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How can I relieve a hoarse throat? Don't sing, don't listen to music, and don't even look at music - or you'll start thinking automatically about the physiological actions required for singing. Rest completely.

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How many different mouthpieces are there for a trumpet? What are the differences between them? There are many kinds - because there are many variables - shape and depth of cup, length of stem, circumference, bore, etc etc. Bach mouthpieces are numbered, and the higher the number, the shallower the cup. I find that a shallower cup makes easier it is to hit high notes, but the low harmonics tend to be lost from the sound so the tone is compromised. I use a deeper cup, which gives me...

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What's the best way to polish a brass instrument? Never ever use any sort of metal polish (Brasso, Silver-o etc). Never ever. It is a good idea, however, to rub your instrument over gently with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, water marks, and other blemishes to keep it nice and shiny. If your instrument has lost its lacquer coating and now has a matt finish, you should take it to an experienced instrument repairer to have it...

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What is a "down beat"? The first beat of the bar (measure). It is the strongest beat of the bar, and thus given the most emphasis by the downward movement in a conducting pattern.

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What is the purpose of cursive writing vs. printing? So you can write more quickly in situations that demand quantity over quality of writing.

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