Basic Musicianship Skills Tone Intonation Technique Rhythm Interpretation
Tone 1.Embouchure 2.Breath Support 3.Good Equipment 4.Concept The Four Essential Elements of a Good Tone
Flute Embouchure 1.Tight Corners 2.Flat Chin 3.Loose Lips 4.Small Aperture
Single Reed Embouchure 1.Tight Corners 2.Flat Chin 3.Lips Tight Against Teeth 4.Lower Lip Slightly Over Lower Teeth 5.Upper Teeth on the Mouthpiece
Double Reed Embouchure 1.Tight Corners 2.Flat Chin 3.Both Lips Over Teeth
Brass Embouchure 1.Tight Corners 2.Flat Chin 3.Lips Loose Enough to Vibrate
Breath Support 1.Good Posture 2.Abdominal Breathing 3.Shoulders Down and Relaxed 4.Tighten Abdominal Muscles 5.Push Out and Down
Good Equipment 1.Quality Instruments 2.Good Mouthpieces 3.Good Reeds 4.Clean Instruments 5.All Pads Seating Properly 6.All Corks and Springs in Place 7.All Valves and Slides Working Properly
Tonal Concept A Mental Picture of How Your Instrument Should Sound Take private lessons from someone who plays well. Listen to professional performers in concert. Listen to recordings.