James Brown, known as the "Godfather of Soul," was a famous singer and performer who made people dance with his energetic music. He loved using brass instruments like trumpets and trombones in his songs. These instruments added a bright and lively sound that made his music even more exciting and fun to listen to!
How does the lively sound of brass instruments in James Brown's music make you feel?
What do you think of when you hear the powerful sound of a brass band in a James Brown song?
How do you feel when you hear the bright sound of a trumpet in James Brown's songs?
What emotions do you experience when you listen to the deep, rich sound of a trombone?
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.
