1) Left hand on top
2) Use two hands
3) Warm slow air
4) Elbows off knees
5) Flat fingers!
This video has special tips and tricks for playing low notes.
1) Clap and say the rhythm using Ta, Ti-Ti, Rest, To-o, and To-o-o-o. Remember the O’s in To-o and To-o-o-o are palm slides (just like in class). Check out the video “Reading Rhythms” that will help you do this.
2) Label the notes. Watch the video “Note Reading” to help you do this. You can also use your fingering chart, as well.
3) Play the notes slowly, and speed up when you are comfortable.
This is a video about how to read and say rhythms.
This is a video about different ways to remember the note names on the staff.