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Warm-Up Exercises

Breathing Exercises: Take a deep breath and hold it (don't tense up!) for as long as possible, then release the air slowly and steadily. Repeat this exercise several times, focusing on developing a deep, diaphragmatic breath and efficient use of your air.

Long Tones: Start with a low Bb and try to hold for 9 counts at 60bpm, gradually increasing the volume and intensity of your sound. Take a deep, full breath on count ten and move down by half steps, maintaining a full, resonant tone. This will help you warm up your lips and develop air flow and support.

Lip Slurs: Play a series of notes, moving between adjacent pitches without using your fingers. Start slowly and gradually increase the speed and range of the exercise. This will help you develop flexibility and agility in your embouchure.

Tonguing Exercises: Play a series of short, staccato notes, focusing on clean articulation and even rhythm. This will help you develop precision and control in your playing.

Etudes

LEVEL 1

Melodious Etudes, Rochut/Bordogni

David Zerkel 1-32

40 Advanced Studies, Tyrrell

Zerkel 1-6

78 Studies, Grigoriev

Steve Curtis 1-48

Repertoire

LEVEL 1

Andante and Rondo, Capuzzi

Scott Sutherland

Sonata I in F Major, Marcello (contact)

Sutherland