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WARM-UPS & STUDIES
Symphonic Techniques For Band
Technical Studies And Chorales Designed
For The Development Of Ensemble Technique
Claude T. Smith.
This creative ensemble techniques book gives you all you need to warm up and
systematically improve the musicality of your ensemble. There are over 150 studies built
around 32 technical exercises, using varied meters and all major and and minor keys.
Articulations and dynamic nuances are carefully notated, and a long-tone version of the
major and minor scale precedes each exercise. All this plus 13 chorales in the full range
of keys!
4802146 Conductor 12.95
Symphonic Warm-Ups For Band
A Contemporary Approach To The Development
Of Tone, Technique And Style
Claude T. Smith.
This is an absolutely masterful collection in four sections: scales, etudes, chorales and
rhythmic studies. In the parts for transposed instruments, each scale is named by
concert key as well as the transposed key to help the student learn to recognize the
key relationships. The etudes cover the gamut of tempi and styles, disciplining students
to be alert to frequent dynamic variations and articulation marks. The 24 familiar
chorales offer an excellent way to focus on intonation, clean attack and blend. The
rhythmic studies are notated on one pitch throughout, without any dynamics or tempo
indications. At the conductor's discretion, different scale tones may be used, as well as
various tempi and dynamic levels.
4513479 Conductor 12.95
Technicises For Band
Putting The Pieces Together
Jim Probasco & Dan Meeks.
This exciting collection consists of a series of key-related scales, arpeggios, interval and
rhythm studies, and chorale exercises for the easy to medium-easy level. Exercises are
written in "score" form, for a full understanding of how the parts work together. Students
enjoy "putting the pieces together" to hear what it sounds like—very much a musical
puzzle. The consistency of the arrangements let the director guide students skillfully
through various techniques. For instance, line A presents the scale in half notes, with
the percussion book being non-rudimental. Line B presents the scale in thirds with the
percussion beginning simple rudiments including flams, rolls, and diddles. Lines C and D
contain more challenging technique and rhythmic exercises, geared towards the medium-
easy level player who's ready to move on to more difficult material. These provide the
"final piece to the puzzle." Other features include chorales written in score format so you
have complete flexibility in assigning parts. The chromatic scales are written to work on
a different range for technique development. This is a well thought out, comprehensive
system of learning 16 major and minor key signatures that makes an excellent warm-up
for rehearsals or lessons.
5856307 Score 19.95
Tipps For Bands
Nilo Hovey.
Taking its title from the areas on which it concentrates-
Tone, Intonation, Phrasing, Precision and Style-this
is an exceptionally useful book of studies for use by
developing bands. A perfect way to begin any rehearsal!
4509121 Conductor 16.95
Tradition of Excellence Technique
& Musicianship Bruce Pearson & Ryan Nowlin.
Designed for musicians who have completed any second level method, this book
features scales, thirds, and arpeggios; technique, articulation, and melodious etudes;
plus excerpts from the classical repertoire and full-band chorales in 16 major and minor
keys. With emphasis placed on specific musicianship skills, plus options for students at
various levels of ability, this book goes above and beyond technique books of the past.
Whether used in private lessons or in a group it is sure to improve technical ability and
enhance artistic sensitivity for years to come.
10379420 Conductor Score 49.99
Treasury Of Scales, For Band And Orchestra
Leonard B. Smith.
This is a "must have" band book! Consisting of 96 masterfully harmonized scales in
all keys, major and minor, this is an exceptionally useful, functional book for building
musicianship and awareness in students of any age. Considered by many thousands
of band directors to be an indispensable part of daily warm-ups, this outstanding book
should definitely be a part of every band library from junior high through college.
It's that good!
4508834 Conductor
8.95
new! Tuned In
A Comprehensive Approach to Band Intonation
Brian Balmages & Robert Herrings.
This collection of studies in every major and minor key features chromatic intervals,
interval tuning, chorales, drone exercises, and descending triad exercises in major,
minor, and diminished chords. It also includes over 30 chorales and block chord studies
as well as several recommended tuning notes for every instrument. Whole-section and
whole-band tuning chorales will give a quick snapshot of your band's intonation and
instantly identify any sections that are out of tune. Free downloadable drones in every
key are also available.
10914580 Conductor 21.95
Warm-Ups And Beyond
Timothy Loest & Kevin Lepper.
The logical progression of warm-up studies in this collection covers a wealth of scales
and chorales, as well as articulation and flexibility studies. An in-depth glossary of
musical terms is also included, as well as percussion exercises written by percussion
educator Kevin Lepper.
5979855 Conductor Score 24.95
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