Helpful Links
Embedded Files
Band Resources
Tonal Energy - Metronome & Tuner (This is the same metronome and tuner that I use in class). It is only $5.99 in the App Store for iPhone and Android. Click to download.
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Free Metronome
- Use this free metronome each time you practice. If you have any questions on what tempo to use, ask.
BandMate Chromatic Tuner
- Web and iOS versions of this tuner are available to help you recognize your pitches/intonation for more efficient home practice.
- Be sure to "allow" BandMate to use your sound and microphone on your device.
Supplemental materials for our Measures of Success Book.
Be sure to open the correct files for your instrument.
Embouchure Project
- A specific and detailed checklist of the dos and dont's of your embouchure when playing your instrument. Be sure to click on your specific instrument folder.
Beginning Band Boot Camp
- It's all here: Putting it together, cleaning and maintenance, reading music, and creating
a fundamental sound
- Pause, rewind, and watch again
Beginning Percussion Boot Camp
- It's all here: Basic technique, different strokes, rudiments, reading music, and creating a fundamental sound
Elementary Band Method
- Supplemental method book
Band Exit Proficiencies
- PGCPS band exercises
Basic Band
- A great website for learning about your instrument for the first time. Select your instrument from the menu in the top-right corner and explore
Woodwind Fingerings
Vic Firth (Percussion)
Orchestra Resources
Tonal Energy - Metronome & Tuner (This is the same metronome and tuner that I use in class). It is only $5.99 in the App Store for iPhone and Android. Click to download.
APP STORE GOOGLE PLAY
Free Metronome
- Use this free metronome every time you practice. If you have any questions on what
tempo to use, ask.
BandMate Chromatic Tuner
- Web and iOS versions of this tuner are available to help you recognize your
pitches/intonation for more efficient home practice.
- Be sure to "allow" BandMate to use your sound and microphone on your device.
4 Ways to Make a Beautiful Bow Hold
4 Ways to Make a Beautiful Bow Hand.webmSupplemental materials for our String Basics Book.
Be sure to open the correct files for your instrument.
YouTube Playlists
Click on your instrument to view the videos. Pause, rewind, and watch again.
Check out the topics to see which videos you should be watching. Many are universal for each instrument.
Violin Viola
Cello Bass
Topics from the videos above:
Day 1 (Violin & Viola only)
All instruments and every other topic:
Standing Posture
Sitting Posture in Orchestra
Instrument Position
Left Hand Position
Left Hand Finger Placement
Left Hand Preparation
Left Hand Problems and Solutions
Pizzicato
Strumming, Tapping, and Plucking
Finger Patterns
Orchestra Exit Proficiencies
- PGCPS String Orchestra exercises
String Instrument Fingerboard
All Students (Band & Orchestra)
EOMS Instrumental Music End-of-Year Student Evaluation
Instrumental Music Vocabulary Post-Test
YouTube
You must listen to others who play the same instrument to know what "better" sounds like. Go to "Playlists" on our YouTube channel (linked above) and find your instrument. I am always looking to add more so let me know if you hear something you like.
Note/Pitch Reading Review
"How To" Practice Workbook
Intonation Ear Trainer - A fun way to train your ear. How low can you go?
Tone Savvy - A ton of free exercises for all band & orchestra students
musicracer.com - Note & fingering practice for all band & orchestra instruments
rhythmrandomizer.com - Clap & count rhythms
Splice Sounds Beat Maker - Make your own beats to practice along with
Incredibox.com - Pump it up and chill
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