Introduction
Definition
Design Issues
Conical and Cylindrical Brasses
Bore size and flare
Brass Alloys and Finishes
Mouthpieces
The Rim
Cup Depth and Diameter
Cup Shape
The Throat
The Backbore
The Shank
Material, Weight and Thickness
Numbering Systems
Selecting a Mouthpiece
The Player
Physical Requirements
Initiating the Sound
Embouchure Formation
Mouthpiece Placement
Common Embouchure Problems
Excessive Pressure
Bunched Chin
Smile Embouchure
Lip Protrusion
Orthodontic Braces
Lip Slurs
Mutes
Straight Mute
Cup Mute
Harmon Mute
Other Mutes
Warm Ups
Care and Maintenance