Long Tones in the Wild West
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The old west has a distinct sound (cinematically speaking). In this series we delve into various soundscapes. The task to include everything would be insurmountable, but here are some influences you will hear: Ennio Morricone (Spaghetti Westerns), Woody Jackson (Red Dead Redemption), Scott Joplin (RAGTIME!), Alan Silvestri (Quick and the Dead), among others. Have fun warming-up in the desert! Just try not to get dust in your valves...
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Beethoven Long Tones
Chromatic Long Tones
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This long tones set takes us chromatically descending from F down to Bb, then ascending from F up to Bb. Very simple and easy to memorize. Great for full ensemble if you have a loud enough sound system, but also great for individuals. Turn up the speakers and practice playing with a steady, beautiful tone.
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Cinematic Long Tones - The Hero Rises
LoFi Long Tones - Chromatic Warm-Up
Cinematic Long Tones - Descending Half Steps
Here's a fun way to practice long tones a bit differently. The following music track uses the Remington Long Tones sequence, but takes you though a "cinematic" journey while playing (aurally speaking). What started as a "what if I tried this" moment, acutally turned out to work pretty well. These can be done with individuals or groups or even a full ensemble. This gives a great new way to work on some of the basics: air/breath, tone, intonation, pulse, etc. Enjoy!
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Cinematic Long Tones Warm-Up in Bb or C
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