JESS - Brass Lessons

Eye of The Tiger

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"Eye of the Tiger" is a fun and energetic song by the band Survivor. It talks about being strong, brave, and never giving up, just like a tiger. The song encourages us to keep fighting and stay determined, no matter how tough things get. It's a great song to listen to when you need a boost of confidence or when you're facing a challenge. The catchy beat and powerful lyrics make it a favorite for many people, young and old!

  • How does the song make you feel?
  • What is the main message of the song?
  • 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

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    Long notes challenge

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    Play the next 5 notes with your trombone.

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    Long notes challenge

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    Play the next 5 notes with your trumpet.

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    New Song - Eye of The Tiger

    Eye of The Tiger - Trombone

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    New Song - Eye of The Tiger

    Eye of The Tiger - Trumpet

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    Now, put this into practice with some music!

    Trombone

    Term 2


    Term 1


    Trumpet

    Term 2

    Term 1