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Up Against the Wall (Air Flow Exercise for Wind Instruments)

Paper-Against-the-Wall Trick for Band Airstream Who This technique benefits wind players, including brass (trumpet, trombone, French horn, euphonium, tuba) and woodwind (flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon) players, from middle school beginners to advanced students, and band directors teaching them in school or community ensembles. What The challenge is teaching wind players to use a strong, […]

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Three Sides to the Story…

Striking the Triangle: Technique for a Clear, Shimmering Sound Who This technique is for percussionists in middle school, high school, and community bands and orchestras, as well as band directors who teach them. Proper triangle technique is especially important for young players who often produce a dull or “clunky” sound instead of the bright, ringing

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The Golden Chorale

Singing Chorales for Ensemble Tuning and Pitch Recognition Who This technique benefits band students, including brass, woodwind, and percussion players (when not playing), from middle school beginners to advanced high school ensembles, and band directors teaching them in school or community settings. What The challenge is developing students’ ear training and pitch recognition to achieve

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