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The following is the introduction to the
book:
The lesson plan format presented in this volume
was first introduced to me by Carl Leach, my private
teacher from age 11 through 17. Carl simply wrote the
outline along with exercises or other notation in a blank
manuscript book at our weekly lesson. When I turned 17,
Carl sent me on to his teacher, Claude
Gordon, whom I studied with for six years. Claude made
us buy a four ring binder that held 8 ½" x 13" paper.
He had custom-made paper
with outlines and reminders (Chest Up!) that fit these exotic binders and this
is where he wrote our lesson plans. Claude based his teachings
on his instructor, Herbert
L. Clarke, who is considered by many to be the father of brass teaching methods
in the United States. |
How To Use This Book
All teachers and students
can use this book. It is simply an outline for developing
a consistent practice routine. Sections A and B should
consist of exercises that are for the instrument. For trumpet
this may include flexibility, long tones, scales, arpeggios,
buzzing, pedal tones or any
other technical exercise. Sections C, D and E should be used for assignments
concerning music. These could include etudes, jazz transcriptions, orchestral
excerpts, concertos, ensemble parts or any other musical application.
The indications for REST are very important for all brass players. You must always
rest as much as you play during the A and B sections of the lesson.This is the "warm-up" section
of your routine and you will feel better
if you take your time during these first and most important steps. If you become
fatigued during parts A or B, you are not resting enough and shouldstart fresh
the next day, all the while considering the fact that you have not
rested properly.
The opposing manuscript
page is for writing scales, exercises, tunes, licks, notes,
or whatever you wish to write there.
The book also has a space at the bottom for students to write down how much time
they practice each day. |
Click
here to view a sample page with a sample lesson plan.
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