“WIND WIND”: INNOVATION IN BRASS PLAYING

Abstract

Brass instruments are loud instruments, which limit practice. It is difficult to find a place to practice. The loud noise disturbs others, which is a problem for brass players when practicing. The sound of brass instruments is created from “buzzing”, which is the vibration of the lips. Practicing with only a mouthpiece will cause the buzzing to have no resistance and make it difficult to set the sound. The researcher saw these problems and came up with the “Wind Wind” invention set and exercises with accompaniment as an innovation to help practice for brass players. It is a small device that is easy to carry. It has a soft sound for practice. It can be used with the mouthpieces of 5 brass instruments: trumpets, horns, trombones, euphoniums, and tubas. “Wind Wind” has a simulated finger for the finger-press system and a simulated slide for the trombone to give a feeling close to playing a real instrument. This device helps players practice daily by giving a feeling of resistance close to brass instruments. The wind training, tongue cutting, and scale make it convenient to practice anywhere, anytime. It helps strengthen the mouth muscles, increases the efficiency of practice, and develops the players’ skills. The materials used to make “Wind Wind” are made from commonly available HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) plastic, which is recycled. The researcher has experimented by melting and making the mold himself and recorded the method to disseminate to teachers, students, and the public to try. In addition to the “Wind Wind” device, the researcher invented “practice lessons with accompanying music” to use with the device, which can download notes and accompanying music from YouTube to maximize the efficiency of the practice.