The Ultimate B.E.R.P.

Buzz Extension Resistance Piece 'In 1986 when I developed the first prototypes of the B.E.R.P. (Buzz Extension Resistance Piece) for my students, the purpose was to help them understand the most efficient way to make a sound on a brass instrument. Now, some 23 years later, having sold hundreds of thousands of B.E.R.P.'s all over the world, it is still my hope that brass players at every level will benefit from this simple but extremely efficient method of sound production and development.' - Mario Guarneri

Brass Basics and the B.E.R.P. Instructional CD Mario Guarneri's Brass Basics and the B.E.R.P. The Essential CD for practicing with the B.E.R.P. - Highlights include: Breathing Exercises, Embouchure Lesson with Exercises, Breath Control, Tonguing and Flexibility on the Brass Instrument. More Product Information Internet Price: £17.32 (£14.74 ex. V.A.T. at 17.5%) Quantity:

B.E.R.P. No. 1 for French Horn or Tenor Horn The original BERP is the favorite practice aid of 30,000 professionals and students worldwide. Now, after 12 years of research and feedback from loyal users comes the next generation: The New Ultimate Buzz Extension Resistance Piece for French Horn or Tenor Horn. More Product Information Internet Price: £19.07 (£16.23 ex. V.A.T. at 17.5%) Quantity:

B.E.R.P. No. 2 for Cornet The original BERP is the favorite practice aid of 30,000 professionals and students worldwide. Now, after 12 years of research and feedback from loyal users comes the next generation: The New Ultimate Buzz Extension Resistance Piece for Cornet. More Product Information Internet Price: £19.07 (£16.23 ex. V.A.T. at 17.5%) Quantity:

B.E.R.P. No. 3 for Trumpet The original BERP is the favorite practice aid of 30,000 professionals and students worldwide. Now, after 12 years of research and feedback from loyal users comes the next generation: The New Ultimate Buzz Extension Resistance Piece for Trumpet. More Product Information Internet Price: £19.07 (£16.23 ex. V.A.T. at 17.5%) Quantity:

B.E.R.P. No. 4 for Trombone or Euphonium - Medium Shank The original BERP is the favorite practice aid of 30,000 professionals and students worldwide. Now, after 12 years of research and feedback from loyal users comes the next generation: The New Ultimate Buzz Extension Resistance Piece for a Medium Shank Trombone or a Medium Shank Euphonium. More Product Information Internet Price: £19.07 (£16.23 ex. V.A.T. at 17.5%) Quantity:

B.E.R.P. No. 5 for Trombone or Euphonium - Large Shank The original BERP is the favorite practice aid of 30,000 professionals and students worldwide. Now, after 12 years of research and feedback from loyal users comes the next generation: The New Ultimate Buzz Extension Resistance Piece for a Large Shank Trombone or a Large Shank Euphonium. Internet Price: £19.07 (£16.23 ex. V.A.T. at 17.5%) Quantity:

B.E.R.P. No. 6 for Tuba or Bass The original BERP is the favorite practice aid of 30,000 professionals and students worldwide. Now, after 12 years of research and feedback from loyal users comes the next generation: The New Ultimate Buzz Extension Resistance Piece for Tuba or Bass. More Product Information Internet Price: £19.07 (£16.23 ex. V.A.T. at 17.5%) Quantity:

How to B.E.R.P. an Explanation with Exercises THE CLAMP The B.E.R.P. clamps firmly onto the open end of the receiver, with the mouthpiece removed. The clamp is designed to tighten around a round, hex or convex shaped opening. On some receivers which have an oversize ring at the opening, it may be necessary to push the clamp past that before tightening down. Most people prefer the B.E.R.P. to be lined up parallel to the receiver at the 'three o'clock' position. You may experiment with it in other positions to determine what is best for you. Once the B.E.R.P. is firmly attached, you can then alternate easily between buzzing and playing your instrument by switching the mouthpiece. THE RESISTANCE DIAL The dial for the trumpet, horn and cornet B.E.R.P. should be positioned below the holes and pushed up to cover however much of the holes creates the desired resistance. The dial on the B.E.R.P. for trombones, euphoniums and tuba should be positioned above the holes and lowered to create the desired resistance. Beginners usually have a better chance of getting a good buzz with slightly more resistance. Once a good buzz is achieved, resistance on the B.E.R.P. should then be dialed similar to that on the instrument. SAMPLE EXERCISE This exercise routine practiced on a daily basis will give you the many benefits of working with the B.E.R.P. Play slowly, using the top treble line for trumpet, cornet and horn, and the bottom bass line for trombone, euphonium and tuba. 1. Clamp the B.E.R.P. onto the receiver. Play the starting pitch on your instrument, then place the mouthpiece in the B.E.R.P. and buzz the exercise like a siren or glissando. 2. Buzz the exercise again, but this time play the notes from center to center and press the valves down or move the slide to the notes that you are playing. When playing on the B.E.R.P., practice making the beginning and ending pitch sound (resonate) the same. Correct sound production will result when the air leads the way, whether ascending or descending. 3. Finally, play the exercise on your instrument with the same energy you used to make a consistent buzz. The embouchure should feel more relaxed than when buzzing in order to get a free, resonating sound. Always alternate between the B.E.R.P. and playing on your instrument. This will give you ear training benefits and strengthen the embouchure. This exercise can also be started on other open partials up and/or down. Practice with the same routine.