Getting Started . . .
During the first month of school you will be trying lots of instruments to see which ones fit you the best. Here are some activities to help you get a head start. You can do these activities at home or with a friend. Use a mirror to see if your face looks like the examples in the videos.
Play the finger clarinet! Get ready to make a sound on the clarinet by practicing with your finger.
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Learn how to make a flute embouchure or band face. Once you figure this out, try it while blowing across the top of a soda bottle.
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Can you make a buzzing sound with your lips? If you can, you might want to learn a brass instrument.
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Check out this video to see an expert demonstrate proper bell mallet grip and stroke.
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