Monthly Archives: November 2019

“Gadgets and Gizmos:” Tablet Computers as Sheet Music Replacements, Part 2

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Micah Everett

A little over four years ago I wrote an article defending my decision to not yet use a tablet computer for music reading, ending with the following words: Again, I am sure that at some point in the not-too-distant future … Continue reading →

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The Bell is Lava!

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Micah Everett

Touching the bell in order to locate third—and sometimes even fourth—position is a common bad habit among trombonists. The reasons for this are fairly obvious. When first learning to play young musicians are taught to visually locate some of the … Continue reading →

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