Breathing Exercises for Band:
This video is to teach how to breathe correctly while playing your instrument and build more strength and control. This is great to do before you start your practice session!
Breathing Exercises for Band:
This video is to teach how to breathe correctly while playing your instrument and build more strength and control. This is great to do before you start your practice session!
What is the proper embouchure for my mouth on my instrument?:
Here you will find some links to different musicians giving an example of how to do the embouchure and make sound.
Flute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSjOje7Trsw
Clarinet: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ziOpqN4DmM
Bass Clarinet: www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0hdZF7c9Qs
Saxophone: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBCi-pOE5NQ
Trumpet: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs65wygep88
Trombone, Baritone, Tuba: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmVbHBjZIeM
Percussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s785ERpX3dE
Rhythm Play Along Practice:
The first time through, clap the rhythm.
The second time through play it on your note 1.
Here are more links to continue practicing rhythms and using more notes:
Tuning for Woodwind Instruments:
If you play saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, piccolo, or another woodwind instrument, this is for you! Being in tune will improve your performance sound.
additional tuning help:
http://news.paigesmusic.com/basic-tuning-tips-for-woodwind-instruments/
Tuning for Brass Instruments:
Do you play trumpet, tuba, trombone, baritone, or another brass instrument? This video is for you! Practice being in tune to have a better sound.
Major Scales:
Do you practice your scales? They are a great warm-up. Let's get started!
What's a Conductor Doing?:
Following the conductor by watching carefully helps the ensemble stay together. The conductor shows you how fast or slow to play, how loud or quiet, any special entrances, or emotions. This video will explain some key things to look for!