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Band Performance Basics

Band Performance Basics. Matching. What to Listen for and Adjust to. Musicians listen to each other and match the following:. Tone Quality – Imitate the best tone in the section . Pitch – Sound like one. Play in tune. Dynamics – Blend with others. Don’t stick out. Releases.

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Band Performance Basics

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  1. Band Performance Basics

  2. Matching What to Listen for and Adjust to Musicians listen to each other and match the following: • Tone Quality – Imitate the best tone in the section. • Pitch – Sound like one. Play in tune. • Dynamics – Blend with others. Don’t stick out.

  3. Releases How to perform a good release. Band members should release in the following order: High instruments release first. Middle instruments release second. Tubas release last.

  4. Playing Position How to hold band instruments. Band instruments should be held as follows: • Hold flutes parallel to the floor. • Hold clarinets at a 45 degree angle. • Concert band trumpets are pointed at the stand. • Jazz Band trumpets are pointed above the stand. • Trombones are always pointed above the stand.

  5. 8th Notes Tied Across a Bar Line 8th notes tied across a bar line should be played SHORT.

  6. Long Notes Tied to Short Notes To play a long note tied to a short note precisely, REST ON THE SHORT NOTE.

  7. Classical Grace Notes Classical grace notes are played as illustrated: FULL VALUE AND ON THE BEAT.

  8. 20TH Century Grace Notes 20th century grace notes are played as illustrated: JUST BEFORE THE BEAT.

  9. Trills

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