You might ask why I was so bold to make that statement and I will defend my words with this observation which began more than three decades ago in Cedar Falls, Iowa. 1. Chromatic scales are the most gradual intervals on any instrument. 2. Equal amounts of playing and resting is the most productive form of practicing. 3. Daily practicing to your “comfortable” high range will increase embouchure strength. 4. Equal amounts of playing and resting insures that you will not “tear down” your lip muscles. 5. Listening to the exercise before you actually play it helps build confidence in…