Unit 4: Expanding Range, Flexibility & Musical Expression

Differences between legato, staccato, accented, and marcato articulation.
How voicing and air direction influence register changes.
How phrasing shapes musical expression.
How dynamic contrast supports musical intent.
The importance of breath planning in longer musical phrases.

Perform scale studies covering a wider usable range.
Execute register transitions with improved control.
Apply varied articulation styles in etudes.
Perform intermediate melodies with shaped phrasing.
Experiment with tone color changes across registers.

• Scale performance demonstrating register control.

• Articulation study including at least three articulation styles.

• Expressive etude performance with dynamic shaping.

• Written reflection explaining phrasing and articulation choices.