Beginning Band Resources
THE BASIC BAND WEBSITE:
This website is a fantastic resource for beginners. We will be using in class, and you can use it at home as well. Just select your instrument from the menu in the top-right corner, and explore!
http://basicband.info/home/basicband.info/home/
This website is a fantastic resource for beginners. We will be using in class, and you can use it at home as well. Just select your instrument from the menu in the top-right corner, and explore!
http://basicband.info/home/basicband.info/home/
METRONOME APP:
Metronome: Tempo Lite by Frozen Ape for iOS
Metronome: Tempo Lite by Frozen Ape for Android
This is the best metronome app for mobile devices out there, in my opinion. This is the free version. I use the $3.99 version, but the free one is all you really need.
Metronome: Tempo Lite by Frozen Ape for iOS
Metronome: Tempo Lite by Frozen Ape for Android
This is the best metronome app for mobile devices out there, in my opinion. This is the free version. I use the $3.99 version, but the free one is all you really need.
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST:
https://open.spotify.com/user/123672773/playlist/2pcvlYaKkcArN5OiAFxoi7
This is a Playlist of the great literature for wind ensemble.
https://open.spotify.com/user/123672773/playlist/2pcvlYaKkcArN5OiAFxoi7
This is a Playlist of the great literature for wind ensemble.
MUSIC & YOUR BRAIN:
"How Playing An Instrument Benefits Your Brain"
One of the best explanations I have ever seen of what learning to play a musical instrument does to your brain, and why it is such an important part of your education. To dig deeper into this, you can also watch this talk by Dr. Sarah Jayne Blakemore that explains how the brain develops during our teenage years. Of course, you only get these benefits if you practice your instrument every day. So go practice! Now! Go! Why are you still reading? Go practice! Another article to this point: https://musicadvisor.com/top-benefits-taking-music-lessons-young-adults/
"How Playing An Instrument Benefits Your Brain"
One of the best explanations I have ever seen of what learning to play a musical instrument does to your brain, and why it is such an important part of your education. To dig deeper into this, you can also watch this talk by Dr. Sarah Jayne Blakemore that explains how the brain develops during our teenage years. Of course, you only get these benefits if you practice your instrument every day. So go practice! Now! Go! Why are you still reading? Go practice! Another article to this point: https://musicadvisor.com/top-benefits-taking-music-lessons-young-adults/
FLUTE TIPS:
https://drcatesflutetips.wordpress.com/
Flute Tips blog.
https://drcatesflutetips.wordpress.com/
Flute Tips blog.
CLARINET EMBOUCHRE:
http://www.tcnj.edu/~mckinney/clarinet_embouchure.htm
The correct embouchure for playing the clarinet, in great detail.
http://www.tcnj.edu/~mckinney/clarinet_embouchure.htm
The correct embouchure for playing the clarinet, in great detail.
CLARINET INTONATION:
http://banddirectorstalkshop.com/2016/04/29/clarinets-playing-flat/
“Why are my clarinets playing flat?” Excellent article about clarinet intonation, embouchure, etc.
http://banddirectorstalkshop.com/2016/04/29/clarinets-playing-flat/
“Why are my clarinets playing flat?” Excellent article about clarinet intonation, embouchure, etc.
REED INSTRUMENTS:
"10 Simple Steps To Improve Your Clarinet And Saxophone Section"
Good stuff here. Everyone should read this and do it.
"10 Simple Steps To Improve Your Clarinet And Saxophone Section"
Good stuff here. Everyone should read this and do it.
BRASS INSTRUMENTS:
http://dallasbrass.com/students/Home.html
Great artists on each instrument, with recordings of their performances.
http://dallasbrass.com/students/Home.html
Great artists on each instrument, with recordings of their performances.
PERCUSSIONISTS:
www.vicfirth.com/education
www.freedrumlessons.com/drum-lessons/drum-rudiments.php
Two really good websites for percussion stuff.
www.vicfirth.com/education
www.freedrumlessons.com/drum-lessons/drum-rudiments.php
Two really good websites for percussion stuff.