An Introduction to Donald S. Reinhardt's Pivot System (Article for OTJ)
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An Introduction to Donald S. Reinhardt's Pivot System By David Wilken • October 29, 2003 • 51 min read There is perhaps no other brass pedagogue whose teachings are so misunderstood and maligned than as that of Dr. Donald S. Reinhardt and his Pivot System for all brass instruments. Although Reinhardt's term "pivot" has been commonly used by many brass players and teachers, the Pivot System has been unfairly dismissed by brass teachers and…
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An Introduction to Donald S. Reinhardt's Pivot System By David Wilken • October 29, 2003 • 51 min read There is perhaps no other brass pedagogue whose teachings are so misunderstood and maligned than as that of Dr. Donald S. Reinhardt and his Pivot System for all brass instruments. Although Reinhardt's term "pivot" has been commonly used by many brass players and teachers, the Pivot System has been unfairly dismissed by brass teachers and…