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Flute Basics
The most basic of human actions is the ability to breathe, and an understanding of the breathing process is fundamental ... -
Training with Tuners
Raise your hand if your band director stands in front of you with a tuner, calling out: “Flat! Push in!” ... -
Tuning Your Snare
There are many approaches to tuning a snare drum. Check out just a few of Dennis DeLucia's tuning tips. From ... -
First Impressions
We’ve all heard that first impressions are important. When it comes to a competition, the first impression you make on ... -
What to Practice
Jeff Coffin shares practice tips and techniques and encourages musicians to identify five strengths and five weaknesses. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Droning On
Listening to a drone as you practice improves your ability to hear and control subtle variations in pitch. Every note ... -
DCI on TV
Dennis DeLucia interviews colleague and DCI championships telecast broadcaster Steve Rondinaro on his experiences over the years. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Tossing in the Wild Outdoors
Color guard, like any other physical activity, involves risk. While you cannot eliminate risk entirely, you can reduce the chance ... -
Sail Away!
When the fabric of your flag gets caught on the top end cap of your pole, it’s called a “sail” ... -
Thoughts About Marching Percussion
As the indoor percussion season comes to an end, here are seven thoughts that can help you continue to improve ... -
Slide to Success
The trombone slide is one of the simplest means of changing the pitch of a musical instrument. Push it out, ... -
In Need of Repair
The following sounds should not come from the clarinet: Squeak! Chirp!! Squawk!!! The good news is: It may not be ... -
Common Flute Problems
Mary Karen Clardy, renowned musician and author, helps flutists combat common problems with tone, intonation and technique. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Finger Dexterity for Brass Musicians
Jazz trumpeter and author Chase Sanborn discuss techniques to understand and improve finger speed and accuracy for brass musicians. From ... -
Benefits of Drum Line
The indoor drum line movement has grown to include an estimated 1,700 groups in only 14 years! Here are some ... -
Daily Training for Color Guard
Find out some tips for making the most of your guard fundamentals training. By Catina Anderson, the founder and editor ... -
Long Tones On the Saxophone
Saxophonist and Rico Artist Tim Price gives valuable advice about warmups and long tones for saxophonists hoping to improve their ... -
Hitting the Target
Jazz trumpeter and author Chase Sanborn shares his thoughts and tips for brass players striving to "hit the target."From Halftime ... -
In Case of Emergency
With the beginning of Winter Guard season approaching, you can stay stress-free by taking a few tips from Color Guard ... -
What is “GE”?
“GE” (General Effect) is perhaps the most important caption in indoor percussion and the least understood. According to Dennis DeLucia, ... -
I Can’t Heeeear You!
Clarinets are chamber (cameral) instruments—think of it as playing a mouthpiece attached to the room. The different acoustics of each ... -
The Fun Factory
How is playing a brass instrument similar to playing with a Play-Doh Fun Factory? Read this article by jazz trumpeter ... -
The “Cymbalic” Myth Buster: The Quiz
How much do you really know about cymbals? Do you know the facts from fiction, the reality from the myths? ... -
The “Cymbalic” Myth Buster: Answers
After you've tested your 'Cymbalic' IQ, find out the answers and detailed explanations provided by drum corps legend Dennis DeLucia. ... -
Tight Transitions
Whether you’re putting those finishing touches on your fall show or starting your winter season, well-performed transitions are an often-overlooked ... -
Fast Fingering For Flutists
Practical tips for fast flute fingering from Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community about the marching arts. -
Mastering Memorization
Practical tips for memorizing music and color guard routines from Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community about the ... -
The Five T’s
Practical tips for percussion technique from Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community about the marching arts. -
Recovering from Drops
Tips for color guard members on how to recover after a drop. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online ... -
Sound Ideas
Practical tips for brass musicians looking to improve their sound from Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community about ...
