Unit 2: Brass Foundations

How sound is produced on brass instruments (buzzing lips + air vibration).
Proper posture and instrument position.
Basic embouchure formation.
How breath support affects tone quality.
First 3–5 notes in their instrument’s beginning range.
Basic rhythmic values (whole, half, quarter notes).
Basic music staff layout and clef for their instrument.

Form a correct embouchure and produce a steady buzz.
Play sustained tones with consistent sound.
Read and perform simple rhythmic patterns.
Perform 3–5 note melodies.
Practice proper hand position and slide/valve technique.
Begin simple call-and-response exercises.

• Tone check (sustained long tone).

• 4-measure rhythm performance.

• Simple 4–8 measure melody performance.

• Posture and instrument position check.

• Short reflection: “What helped me improve my sound?”