Tag Archives: trumpet

Music Jewelry

For some people jewelry is just something you wear to help yourself look more “professional”, for others they want to simply be pretty, and still others want to express their personality through their adornments. If you are someone who is … Continue reading

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Practice Advice from Bud Herseth

An article that was shared with me that includes some excellent practice advice from renowned trumpeter Bud Herseth. Enjoy! http://brassmusiconline.com/Articles/practise-advice-from-bud-herseth/  

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Fingering Charts – Brass

Trumpet fingering chart 2

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Introducing Students to Instruments – When to Start Students on Band Instruments

Notes from my wind techniques class on when it is appropriate to introduce a student to a specific instrument. Introducing Students to Instruments

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Yamaha Advantage – Trumpet – Method Book Review

A review I did of the Yamaha Advantage method book, complete with picture samples. Method Book Review Yamaha Advantage

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Instrument Families Images

Some pictures of the various instrument families.

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4th Grade Lesson – Timbre

This lesson should come before the lessons on Ensemble Timbres and Texture/Ostinato. This lesson is most effective when the students can see the instruments demonstrated and see how they work. I am a clarinetist, can play oboe relatively well, and … Continue reading

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Winds – Links

General Winds The Practice Room: http://archive.bandlink.org/students/Clinic/Clinic.htm Helpful articles written for students. At a glance I see info on changing a timpano head, trills, teaching the saxophone, and more. Teaching Music Through Performance in Band: http://www.teachingmusic.org/tmtp_band.cfm Woodwind/Brasswind: http://www.wwbw.com/ Brass and Woodwind … Continue reading

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Busy Bee…

Hello again! I am currently nearing the end of my internship, finishing up working in an elementary school (I started with middle school) and have been terribly busy. Between internship, working a part-time job, teaching lessons, and planning my wedding, … Continue reading

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Introducing Students to Instruments: The First Day

I have included below some common questions and things to keep in mind when starting your first day as a beginning band director, most likely in middle school. These are taken from my own personal experiences, observations, and notes I … Continue reading

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