Anti-Pressure Device (Methodische Zusatzgeräte)
Made by Joachim Dölling in Germany.
From the MZG website: “The Methodische Zusatzgeräte for brass instruments is used to learn low-pressure blowing. It consists of two tubes that can be moved longitudinally one inside the other. The outer tube is inserted into the leadpipe of the brass instrument, while the inner tube holds the mouthpiece. The device is equipped with a spring that is continuously adjustable depending on the student's development as a wind instrument player. The spring pressure decreases from the + (plus) marking to the - (minus) marking. If the student wishes to produce a sound on the instrument, they are forced to carefully and with great ease bring the mouthpiece to their lips to blow with it. If pressure is applied that overcomes the force of the spring tension, the inner tube slides into the outer tube, causing the holes in the tube walls to overlap. This causes the air to flow out through the holes, interrupting the air column and stopping the sound. This is a sign that the student has blown with too much force. The MZG teaches the student to hold the instrument lightly when playing a note and makes them aware of the force required. Through systematic reduction of spring pressure and continuous practice, parts of the oropharyngeal system (especially the lip and facial muscles) are increasingly activated during the blowing process, resulting in muscular training.”
Made by Joachim Dölling in Germany.
From the MZG website: “The Methodische Zusatzgeräte for brass instruments is used to learn low-pressure blowing. It consists of two tubes that can be moved longitudinally one inside the other. The outer tube is inserted into the leadpipe of the brass instrument, while the inner tube holds the mouthpiece. The device is equipped with a spring that is continuously adjustable depending on the student's development as a wind instrument player. The spring pressure decreases from the + (plus) marking to the - (minus) marking. If the student wishes to produce a sound on the instrument, they are forced to carefully and with great ease bring the mouthpiece to their lips to blow with it. If pressure is applied that overcomes the force of the spring tension, the inner tube slides into the outer tube, causing the holes in the tube walls to overlap. This causes the air to flow out through the holes, interrupting the air column and stopping the sound. This is a sign that the student has blown with too much force. The MZG teaches the student to hold the instrument lightly when playing a note and makes them aware of the force required. Through systematic reduction of spring pressure and continuous practice, parts of the oropharyngeal system (especially the lip and facial muscles) are increasingly activated during the blowing process, resulting in muscular training.”
Made by Joachim Dölling in Germany.
From the MZG website: “The Methodische Zusatzgeräte for brass instruments is used to learn low-pressure blowing. It consists of two tubes that can be moved longitudinally one inside the other. The outer tube is inserted into the leadpipe of the brass instrument, while the inner tube holds the mouthpiece. The device is equipped with a spring that is continuously adjustable depending on the student's development as a wind instrument player. The spring pressure decreases from the + (plus) marking to the - (minus) marking. If the student wishes to produce a sound on the instrument, they are forced to carefully and with great ease bring the mouthpiece to their lips to blow with it. If pressure is applied that overcomes the force of the spring tension, the inner tube slides into the outer tube, causing the holes in the tube walls to overlap. This causes the air to flow out through the holes, interrupting the air column and stopping the sound. This is a sign that the student has blown with too much force. The MZG teaches the student to hold the instrument lightly when playing a note and makes them aware of the force required. Through systematic reduction of spring pressure and continuous practice, parts of the oropharyngeal system (especially the lip and facial muscles) are increasingly activated during the blowing process, resulting in muscular training.”