THE ROLE OF THE MOUTHPIECE IN THE FORMATION OF THE TROMBONIST’S EMBOUCHURE

Abstract

The article presents the results of the author’s research on the development of a method for selecting a mouthpiece for studying trombonists. The purpose of research is to determine the role of the mouthpiece in the formation of the trombonist’s earpiece. The results of the research show that it became possible to develop an effective method of selecting a trombone mouthpiece for performers studying in music schools, colleges and universities, as well as for professional trombonists. The article discusses the modern, opposite in some methodological aspects, concepts of mouthpiece trombone, tailored to match the size of the mouthpiece to the size of the scale used trombone or outgoing from the type of embouchure for trombone. As a result of the study, it is proved that the mouthpiece has an effect on the trombonist’s earpiece and should be selected in accordance with the trombone beaker played in the orchestra, the type of earpiece and the bite.