15 Advanced Embouchure Studies - David Hickman

The goals of this book are to make each player’s mechanics of the embouchure more natural, and to strengthen the muscles involved in playing by training the facial muscles and tongue to work efficiently through high resistance exercises. Performing the exercises with a powerful and beautiful tone requires much trial-and-error practice, but with diligence these qualities improve quickly. As the mechanics of playing improve and the embouchure becomes stronger, a somewhat constant mouthpiece pressure develops, regardless of range or dynamics. This is vital for control and consistent tonal quality. This also allows endurance and range to expand more easily.

David Hickman