{"title":"Buzzing and Training Tools","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chi-brass-arnold-jacobs-cutaway-mouthpiece-practice-tool","title":"CHI Brass Arnold Jacobs Cutaway Tuba Mouthpiece Practice Tool","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Benefits of Rim Practice while Playing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e078d4bd-7fff-3853-f2a0-ac0af3b9d6be\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMr.  Jacobs was famously a proponent of buzzing practice both on the mouthpiece and on a rim or cutaway mouthpiece.  Many mistakenly call rims visualizers.  The real value is to isolate the muscle fibers of your lips while buzzing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CHI Brass Arnold Jacobs Cutaway Practice Tool provides an educational opportunity for students, teachers, and performers to tie in the rim practice that Arnold Jacobs recommended and the actual playing of the tuba.  Inspired by Arnold Jacobs' teaching concepts and utilizing the Jacobs 2 rim, this specialized tool allows users to increase the resonance of their buzz and sound on the tuba. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn invaluable resource for educators and serious students, the Cutaway Practice Tool helps strengthen the connection between the song in the head and the sound coming from the instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass Teachers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollege Pedagogy Programs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversity Studios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasterclasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudent Instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jacobs 2 Rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid shank to prevent odd sounds in the tuba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse for Rim Practice Away from the Tuba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse for Rim and Finger practice in the horn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports brass pedagogy instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by Arnold Jacobs teaching principles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Unique Educational Resource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether used in private lessons, university studios, or individual practice settings, the Arnold Jacobs Cutaway Practice Tool helps bring important brass playing concepts to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHI Brass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46903106601148,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/0779\/7948\/files\/cutaway_1.jpg?v=1782673338"},{"product_id":"the-tuba-training-device","title":"The Tuba Training Device","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tuba Trainer is the perfect solution for buzzing, training fingering and wind 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