FOCUS: EXPRESSIVE CONTROLS

LEARNING GOAL: The next step to furthering your musicality is to use your breath control to create logical phrasing within your music.

MINDS ON! When you speak, you say your words in a way that make a smooth and connected sentence. In speech you breathe so not to interrupt the thought you are trying to communicate. Apply the same principles of speech to when you would breathe when playing music. Connect the music and breathe in places where the breath does not interrupt the flow of the music.

ACTION! In order to be successful with this task, you will need to:

• • Choose a tempo that allows you to play with accuracy and “make it” to the breath mark.

  • Take in a deep breathe while maintaining good posture and control.

  • Perform the following piece of music with musicality.

CONSOLIDATION: In order to move to the next task, you must perform the following piece for your teacher and receive feedback.

Flute 03 Clarinet/Trumpet 03 Tenor 03 Alto 03 French 03 Trombone/Baritone 03 Tuba 03