French Horn Group F

10/26/15

Book:

p. 7 # 8-11, 12, 14

p. 8 # 16 (both) and 22

Be sure you practice your buzzing exercises first. You do not need to blast the air.

Stay relaxed and concentrate on producing a steady tone throughout each note.

Always “set” your mouthpiece first, breathe, then buzz.

Remember to tap your foot evenly to keep time and help you count.

When practicing your assignment in the book, review the lines and spaces on the staff at the top of the page and be sure to concentrate on where the note is on the staff when you play each note.

**Remember to fill out your practice chart each day and have it initialed by a parent at the end of each week.

10/21/15

Book:

P 6 #1-7

P 7 # 8-11 (12, 14)

(p. 8 # 15, 16 17)

Be sure you practice your buzzing exercises first. You do not need to blast the air.

Stay relaxed and concentrate on producing a steady tone throughout each note.

Always “set” your mouthpiece first, breathe, then buzz.

Remember to tap your foot evenly to keep time and help you count.

When practicing your assignment in the book, review the lines and spaces on the staff at the top of the page and be sure to concentrate on where the note is on the staff when you play each note.

**Remember to fill out your practice chart each day and have it initialed by a parent at the end of each week.

10/7/15

Book:

Be sure you practice your buzzing exercises first. You do not need to blast the air.

Stay relaxed and concentrate on producing a steady tone throughout each note.

Always “set” your mouthpiece first, breathe, then buzz.

Pg. 5 For Fr Hns Only

All Exercises

Pg. 4 All - Work hard to keep your air stream steady and strong

If everything is working well and your notes are solid try Hot Cross Buns on page 8

Remember to tap your foot evenly to keep time and help you count.

When practicing your assignment in the book, review the lines and spaces on the staff at the top of the page and be sure to concentrate on where the note is on the staff when you play each note.

**Remember to fill out your practice chart each day and have it initialed by a parent at the end of each week.

9/29/15

Skokie Packet pg. 1-2

Book:

Pg. 5 For Fr Hns Only

All Exercises

Be sure you practice your buzzing exercises first. You do not need to blast the air.

Stay relaxed and concentrate on producing a steady tone throughout each note.

Always “set” your mouthpiece first, breathe, then buzz.

Remember to tap your foot evenly to keep time and help you count.

When practicing your assignment in the book, review the lines and spaces on the staff at the top of the page and be sure to concentrate on where the note is on the staff when you play each note.

**Remember to fill out your practice chart each day and have it initialed by a parent at the end of each week.