What to Practice

Jeff Coffin shares practice tips and techniques and encourages musicians to identify five strengths and five weaknesses.

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Droning On

Listening to a drone as you practice improves your ability to hear and control subtle variations in pitch. Every note you play forms part of an interval relative to a key center established by the drone.

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DCI on TV

Dennis DeLucia interviews colleague and DCI championships telecast broadcaster Steve Rondinaro on his experiences over the years.

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Tossing in the Wild Outdoors

Color guard, like any other physical activity, involves risk. Let’s face it—we’re purposely throwing metal and wooden objects above our heads in the wind and blinding sun! While you cannot eliminate risk entirely, you can reduce the chance of injury with a few important tips to help you brave the wild outdoors.

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