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(I'm not talking about your binder or music...)
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LET'S PRACTICE SCALES (plus RUDIMENTS FOR PERCUSSION)!
FLUTE: Slow review of Bb scale
FLUTE: Bb scale in half notes
FLUTE (advanced): Bb scale and arpeggio
Ignore her finger position. She is just trying to show you fingerings for each note.
OBOE: Bb natural minor scale (thought this might be fun for you!)
CLARINET: First practice bottom (right) hand notes.
Practice these notes first, so it will be easier later to "pop up" to high notes.
CLARINET: How to play high notes (part 1)
Let's work on "popping up!"
CLARINET: How to play high notes (part 2)
The B and C on this video are the two high notes you need to complete the C scale!
CLARINET: C Scale
ALTO SAXOPHONE: G scale (beginner)
ALTO/BARI SAXOPHONE: G scale (advanced)
This student repeats the top note of the scale (which I don't like to do), but it's a decent video to play along with.
TENOR SAX: A little more advanced for you!
TRUMPET: C scale
TRUMPET: C scale and arpeggio
TROMBONE: First 5 notes of scale
TROMBONE: Last 3 notes of scale ("cherries on top!")
TROMBONE: Bb scale
BARITONE: First 5 notes refresher practice
BARITONE: Work on the upper 3 notes of scale
SNARE: Work on single strokes (R, L, R, L)
SNARE: Work on buzz
SNARE: Work on paradiddle
SNARE: Play along paradiddles
SNARE: Work on flam
SNARE: Work on drag/ruff
SNARE: Work flam vs. flam tap
Home Practice Help
4th Grade Band Method Book--ONLINE
Practice with online help and go further with a free SmartMusic account! Click link above; when prompted for a class code: YFTAT-GLPMK Search "Essential Elements for Band, Book 1"
5th Grade Band Method Book--ONLINE
Practice with online help and go further with a free SmartMusic account! Click link above; when prompted for a class code: CUY6A-MYH43 Search "Essential Elements for Band, Book 1"
Go Bando!
Search your instrument, get extra help and learn new tunes with Dr. Selfridge!
Metronome
12-bar Blues in B-flat
Concert Pieces
"Bugler's Dream"
"Beethoven's Ninth"
"Fire's Edge"
"As the Clock Strikes"
(Scroll forward through recording. Piece will begin at 4:55.)
"Rolling Tough"
"Some Nights"
NYSSMA 2020
NYSSMA Extra-Help Schedule #2
NYSSMA Solo Purchasing Information
Categorized by instrument, find your child's solo purchase details.
NYSSMA Practice Timeline
A guide to help keep practice on track!
NYSSMA Solo Recordings
Clarinet, Minuet in G
Alto Saxophone, Timepiece
Trumpet, Gladiator
Trumpet, The Technician
Trombone, The Marshall
Baritone, Powdered Wig
Snare, Drum Drops
Snare Drum Rudiments
SCMEA
At the Crossroads
Musical Mayhem
A Childhood Hymn
Class Downloads
Welcome to 4th Grade Band!
List of Local Music Stores
Shopping List, 4th Grade 2019-20
Shopping List, 5th Grade, 2019-20
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22
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Apr
20
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20
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Apr
21
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