A wind band is a group of musicians who play instruments that you blow into, like flutes, clarinets, trumpets, and trombones. They come together to make beautiful music that can be soft and gentle or loud and exciting!
Wind bands often perform at concerts, parades, and special events, bringing joy and fun to everyone who listens. It’s like a big musical family where each instrument has its own special sound, and together they create amazing tunes!
Ikaruga (Mama Elementary)
Breathing Exercise
1. Breath in through your mouth for a count of 4 beats.
2. Hold your breath for a count of 4 beats.
3. Release your breath through your mouth for a count of 8 beats.
4. Without a break, breath in again for a count of 4.
Repeating the entire technique 2-3 times in a row.
Focus on counting when breathing in, holding the breath, and breathing out.
Do the exercise again breathing in for 3, 2 and 1 counts.
Repeat with your mouthpiece.
Mouthpiece Rollercoaster Challenge
Set your embouchure up on the mouthpiece.
The goal is to only use your air to change the pitch.
Take a breath whenever you need to!
When you keep the opening the same and blow faster, the pitch will go up, and when you blow slower, the pitch will go down.
Rules
Rhythm Challenge
Wind Band Challenge
Now, put this into practice with some music!
Brass Star of the Week
Sofrito Mongo Santamaria, conducted by Michael Mossman
