Brass instruments were used by many ancient civilizations. The instruments served to give directions to soldiers at great distances.
For example, there were many battles between the Celts and the Romans in Britannia (currently the UK) where both armies used their instruments for war.
In the case of the Celts, as we saw in previous weeks with the Carnyx.
In the case of the Romans with the Cornu.
4-4-8 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 3-4 times in a row.
Focus on counting when breathing in, holding the breath, and breathing out.
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
Carnyx Battle Call (Celts)
Cornu Battle Call (Romans)
Music Challenge
Holding steady notes
1. Hold a steady note in 1st position for 4 beats
2. Hold a steady note in 2th for 4 beats
3. Hold a steady note in 4th for 4 beats
Now, put this into practice with some music!
Battle Call Contest
Let's make groups and choose the best battle call.
