MUSC 2422 - Instrument Methods II

Credits: 2

The course is designed to cover upper brass and woodwind instruments. Both notation of pitch, rhythm, and the written language of music will be discussed along with the transposition of these instruments. In addition, tone production, the development of characteristic sounds, embouchure formation, development and control will be covered. Such features include the range, faults of assembling, holding positions, hand positions embouchure formation, tuning, intonation, tone, tonguing and other technical problems. Proper care and maintenance of brass winds and percussion will also be emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): MUSC 2421