CHI Brass Arnold Jacobs Cutaway Tuba Mouthpiece Practice Tool

The Benefits of Rim Practice while Playing

Mr.  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. 

The 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. 

An 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.

Ideal For

• Brass Teachers

• College Pedagogy Programs

• University Studios

• Masterclasses

• Student Instruction

• Professional Development

Features

• The Jacobs 2 Rim

• Solid shank to prevent odd sounds in the tuba

• Use for Rim Practice Away from the Tuba

• Use for Rim and Finger practice in the horn 

• Supports brass pedagogy instruction

• Inspired by Arnold Jacobs teaching principles

A Unique Educational Resource

Whether used in private lessons, university studios, or individual practice settings, the Arnold Jacobs Cutaway Practice Tool helps bring important brass playing concepts to life.