Bertrand Moren

Buzzing

Buzzing is a basic technique for brass players. It consists of making the lips vibrate alone or in the mouthpiece. It improves precision, flexibility, intonation and sound quality. Practiced regularly, buzzing strengthens the facial muscles, improves breathing and ensures a more stable sound production. My method offers exercises that are suitable from a very young age. I recommend playing each phrase first with the instrument and then buzzing (with or without a mouthpiece), depending on the objective. The articulations may vary at the teacher's discretion depending on the specific aspect of the playing to be improved, for this reason they are deliberately not indicated. Breathing should be deep and sustained. Playing loudly (forte) strengthens volume, while alternating between extreme dynamics (FF/PP) improves control. The exercises are flexible: it is not necessary to do everything in sequence or to start in very low or very high registers. Adapt to the student's level and stay creative!