Unit 2: Brass Foundations

How embouchure consistency and air support influence tone quality and endurance.
The relationship between air speed, embouchure adjustment, and pitch accuracy.
Expanded note range within their instrument.
More complex rhythmic values (including eighth notes and dotted rhythms).
Key signatures appropriate to beginning intermediate level.
How posture and instrument angle affect tone and intonation.

Sustain tones with steady pitch and consistent tone across dynamics.
Perform expanded 5–8 note scale patterns.
Read and perform rhythms including eighth notes and simple syncopation.
Demonstrate improved slide/valve coordination.
Perform short etudes requiring dynamic contrast.
Use a tuner to begin identifying pitch tendencies.

• Long-tone exercise demonstrating pitch stability and dynamic control.

• Scale performance within expanded range.

• 8-measure etude including eighth-note rhythms.

• Tone reflection identifying one strength and one refinement goal.