Unit 4: Expanding Range, Flexibility & Musical Expression

How embouchure flexibility supports slurs and range expansion.
Differences between legato, staccato, accented, and marcato articulation.
How phrasing shapes musical expression.
How dynamic contrast contributes to musical intent.
The role of breath planning in longer phrases.

Perform scale studies covering a wider usable range.
Execute controlled lip slurs across partials.
Apply varied articulation styles in etudes.
Perform intermediate melodies with shaped phrasing.
Experiment with tone color changes at different dynamic levels.

• Lip slur performance demonstrating flexibility.

• Articulation study including at least three articulation styles.

• Expressive etude performance with dynamic shaping.

• Written reflection explaining phrasing choices.