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Tag Archives: embouchure
The Dreaded Clarinet Embouchure (VIDEO)
Correct embouchure is EXTREMELY important for getting a good sound on any instrument, but the clarinet is particularly difficult. One of the pitfalls that young clarinetists fall into is thinking that they are right simply because they can get a … Continue reading
Posted in Teacher Guides - Band Instruments, Teaching Band, Teaching Private Lessons, Uncategorized
Tagged clarinet, clarinet couch coach, clarinetist, coach, couch, embouchure, guide, help, how-to, instruction, mouth, music, shape, tips, tricks, tutorial, video
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Clarinet
This is a basic instructional page on teaching the clarinet. Reed selection: The majority of clarinet players seem to prefer Vandoren reeds, and pretty much no clarinet player likes Rico brand reeds. A Rico might be ok to start with, … Continue reading
Posted in Instruments
Tagged atriculation, band, beginner, beginning, clarinet, clarinetist, embouchure, jazz, music, posture, reed, Rico, school, Vandoren
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Flute
This is a basic informational page on teaching the flute. It is a work in progress, and your comments would be very helpful. These instructional pages are designed to help the new teacher, who has limited knowledge of instruments not … Continue reading
Posted in Instruments
Tagged air, band, bunny, embouchure, exercise, flute, hole, light-headed, overtone series, overtones, pinky, position, posture, sound, technique, tone
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Introducing Students to Instruments: Breathing
Here are some basic things to remember when introducing band students to proper breathing technique. Breathing Attention-spans of students are short—don’t get too technical. Never breathe from your nose! Remind students of this. Instruct the kids to breathe from their … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Band
Tagged air, band, breath, breathe, breathing, diaphragm, embouchure, inhale, wind, yawn
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Adventures of a Music Teacher 