1. Basic Musicianship Skills Tone Intonation Technique Rhythm Interpretation

2. Tone 1.Embouchure 2.Breath Support 3.Good Equipment 4.Concept The Four Essential Elements of a Good Tone

3. Flute Embouchure 1.Tight Corners 2.Flat Chin 3.Loose Lips 4.Small Aperture

4. 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

5. Double Reed Embouchure 1.Tight Corners 2.Flat Chin 3.Both Lips Over Teeth

6. Brass Embouchure 1.Tight Corners 2.Flat Chin 3.Lips Loose Enough to Vibrate

7. Breath Support 1.Good Posture 2.Abdominal Breathing 3.Shoulders Down and Relaxed 4.Tighten Abdominal Muscles 5.Push Out and Down

8. 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

9. 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.