Tutors around the world instruct their students in the art of instrumental playing in many different ways. However, there are many skills that are taught that are common. In the following pages information, ideas and examples will be given to help the instrumental music student to "Get the Basic Right". Establishing and maintaining the basic elements of playing allows the student to improve.
Example: Throughout my playing career there were times when my progress stalled. Nothing I tried seemed to work but with the advice of my tutor, Mr Lofty (Ray) Gallagher to re-establishing the basics was the key. Using a set of basic exercises within my practice routine did the trick. Before long I was back on track. A valuable lesson was learned from this experience.
The Basic for brass and woodwind instruments concern:
Click on the links above to learn how to apply these basic skills into your playing.