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How To Practice

 
 

What to Practice Now...

Beginning Band: Red book # 75-99, Sawmill Creek, Solos, Trios.

Concert Band: Blue book #90-118, Allegretto, Modal Song and Dance, Pride On Parade.

Symphonic Band: Green book # 5-20, Japanese Festival, The Royal Regiment, Two British Folk Songs.

 

Are You Practicing the Right Way?

Play your music the best that you can. Listen for mistakes.
Are you playing the right notes?
Rhythm?
Dynamics?
Tempo?
Fix the mistakes.
Play it again.

Brass: Are you pushing enough air?
Are your lips closed or open enough?
Do you have the right valves/positions?

Woodwinds: Are you pushing enough air?
Are you fingering correctly?
Are you covering the holes completely?

Percussion: Are you using the right stickings?