Update - Directors and Students
Directors and Students,
I'm working my fastest to get you as many engaging videos and resources to keep up the practicing while we're all socially distanced. I sincerely appreciate all of the support thus far. Keep checking back as I will continue to upload throughout the month of April and onward. I'd also like to apologize if I'm not able to answer emails right away. I promise I'll try to get to everyone. YOU are my editors and I've been able to correct a lot of mistakes from the feedback. Keep up the practicing; we'll all make music together again at some point.
All the best,
John McAllister
I'm working my fastest to get you as many engaging videos and resources to keep up the practicing while we're all socially distanced. I sincerely appreciate all of the support thus far. Keep checking back as I will continue to upload throughout the month of April and onward. I'd also like to apologize if I'm not able to answer emails right away. I promise I'll try to get to everyone. YOU are my editors and I've been able to correct a lot of mistakes from the feedback. Keep up the practicing; we'll all make music together again at some point.
All the best,
John McAllister
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
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!
Cinematic Long Tones Warm-Up in Bb or C
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Epic Counting
Epic Counting is a random idea that came to me to work on reading eighth notes and eighth rests. My band wasn't reading as well as I wanted, but the teaching routine was getting slightly dull. First, teach the counting sheet. You can teach it all together, divide the ensemble into groups, or even have students tap both lines at a time. After you have a decent level of mastery, you can play the accompanying track as seen be low. Have fun!
