Whats a BERP?
Simply put, The Berpis the most efficient tool you can use to help yourself become a better brass player.
It helps you develop proper breath support by blowing into resistance, letting you buzz your mouthpiece while you hold your instrument in the regular playing position. The Berpalso lets you press your instruments valves or move the slide to match the pitches youre buzzing, so you gain ear-training benefits through reinforcing the connection between buzzing the mouthpiece and playing.
How toBERP
The clamp.The Berpclamp fits firmly onto the open end of the instruments receiver, with the mouthpiece removed. Its designed to tighten around a round, hex, or convex-shaped opening. If a receiver has an oversized ring at the opening, it may be necessary to push the clamp past that before tightening down. For some receivers, you may also need to add black electrical tape to the inside of the clamp to help prevent slippage and ensure a secure fit. Most people prefer to line TheBerp up parallel to the receiver at the three oclockposition. You may want to experiment with other positions to determine whats bestfor you. Once The Berpis firmly attached, you can easily alternate between buzzingand playing your instrument by switching the mouthpiece.
The resistence dial.The dial for the trumpet, horn, and cornet Berpshould bepositioned below the holes and pushed up to partially cover them to create thedesired resistance.The dial on The Berp for trombones, euphoniums, and tubas should be positionedabove the holes and lowered to create the desired resistance.Beginners usually have a better chance of getting a good buzz with slightly moreresistance. Once a good buzz is achieved, resistance on The Berp should be dialed similarly to that of the instrument.
With the BERP you can:
- Maximize sound production and ear training
- Instantly switch between playing and buzzing
- Build embouchure, endurance and range
- Adjust resistance to fit your preference
- Warm up quietly
Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!
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