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Tone Intonation Technique Rhythm Interpretation. Basic Musicianship Skills. The Four Essential Elements of a Good Tone. Tone. Embouchure Breath Support Good Equipment Concept. Tight Corners Flat Chin Loose Lips Small Aperture. Flute Embouchure. Tight Corners Flat Chin
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Tone • Intonation • Technique • Rhythm • Interpretation Basic Musicianship Skills
The Four Essential Elements of a Good Tone Tone Embouchure Breath Support Good Equipment Concept
Tight Corners Flat Chin Loose Lips Small Aperture Flute Embouchure
Tight Corners Flat Chin Lips Tight Against Teeth Lower Lip Slightly Over Lower Teeth Upper Teeth on the Mouthpiece Single Reed Embouchure
Double Reed Embouchure Tight Corners Flat Chin Both Lips Over Teeth
Brass Embouchure Tight Corners Flat Chin Lips Loose Enough to Vibrate
Good Posture Abdominal Breathing Shoulders Down and Relaxed Tighten Abdominal Muscles Push Out and Down Breath Support
Quality Instruments Good Mouthpieces Good Reeds Clean Instruments All Pads Seating Properly All Corks and Springs in Place All Valves and Slides Working Properly Good Equipment
A Mental Picture of How Your Instrument Should Sound Tonal Concept • Take private lessons from someone who plays well. • Listen to professional performers in concert. • Listen to recordings.