LOFI 2
Rehearsal notes:
Follow the form listed in the chart below
Each 16 count tone must be completed in one breath
If you are unable to complete in one breath, you may either need to take a bigger breath, play softer or work on the effieceny of your embouchure. Often times players can be inefficient in their tone and have extra escaping air that isn’t being used. Also, sometimes players aren’t able to get the sound to speak right on the downbeat and sluggishly waste air in the process….but mostly, just take a bigger breath!
Focus on a steady consistent tone at a consistent volume. Imagine how it would sound as played on a keyboard and how constant the sound would be. If you change your air, posture, embouchure, tongue placement, vowel shape or anything else while playing, your sound will ultimately change in some way. It may seem boring, but strive for consistency.
Also focus on consistent tone as you descend. Certain notes will want to speak better on your horn than others, try your best to combat that.
I suggest practicing first with a tuner in front of you so you can visualize where your pitch is. Once you get more consistent, pull the tuner away and use your ears. The goal is to get rid of any “beats” or “nodes” in the sound.
Because I play on both C and Bb instruments, I have the tracks programmed accordingly.
Please share your results and let me know how it goes. I will be making more of these tracks in the upcoming days so I hope they can be of some benefit to you. If you find that you like this, please share with your friends. I am offering these up for free so we can all grow together. Rising tide raises all ships! Let’s get better together!
Long tones 1a (lofi)
Long tones exercise starting on concert F and moving in a chromatic descending pattern while referencing back to the tonic each rep. The PDF below contains parts for Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone / Euphonium and Tuba. When you open the file, just scroll down to find your instrument.
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Long tones 1b (lofi)
The same format as Long Tones 1A but this time in an ascending pattern from concert F. The PDF below contains parts for Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone / Euphonium and Tuba. When you open the file, just scroll down to find your instrument.
To save, right click above button for options
Long tones 2A (lofi)
Long tones exercise starting on concert Bb and moving in a chromatic descending pattern while referencing back to the tonic each rep. The PDF below contains parts for Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone / Euphonium and Tuba. When you open the file, just scroll down to find your instrument.
Long tones 2b (lofi)
The same format as Long Tones 2A but this time in an ascending pattern from concert Bb. The PDF below contains parts for Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone / Euphonium and Tuba. When you open the file, just scroll down to find your instrument.