Unit 4: Expanding Range and Musical Selection
Duration of Days: 180
Tonguing technique (basic articulation).
How air speed affects pitch.
How to play additional notes in expanded range.
Basic articulation markings (legato, staccato).
How dynamics shape musical expression.
Perform 5–8 note scale patterns.
Play simple slurs (lip slurs for brass).
Apply basic articulation styles.
Perform short melodies with dynamic contrast.
Experiment with tone color and expressive phrasing.
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Scale performance.
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Articulation exercise performance.
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Short expressive melody performance.
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Self-reflection on tone and articulation improvement.
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finding Your Instrument’s Range | 180 |
| 2 | Practicing a Challenging Excerpt | 180 |
| 3 | Performing with Expression | 180 |