Beginning Band; Cl/Sax Assignments from 9/23

Essential Elements Book #1
Warm-up on P.1 & 2. Focus on good posture, embouchure (mouth placement), tonguing.

Learn p.3-7.

Use your CD or Online Access! Listen to the accompaniment tracks and play along.

Rhythm Book
Learn Lessons 1 & 2

Study your flashcards for the notes found on pp. 1-4..

Remember! Practice smart!

Successful practice time:
1. Quiet space
2. All materials present
3. Good Posture
4. Warm up with deep breaths for 1-2 minutes (10 seconds in, 10 seconds out)

Successful music practice:
1. Look for time signature, key signature(s), tempo(s), dynamics, and accidentals.
2. Clap, tap, or buzz rhythm before playing.
3. Silently finger/position through the piece in tempo.
4. Play through the exercise.
5. If you can play through it 4x without a mistake you have mastered it.