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| List four reasons the tuba and euphonium sections are important to the sound of any band. |
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1.) balance
2.) low notes
3.) stability
4.) dynamics (sub woofer) |
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| What mouthpiece does Dr. Bough recommend for tuba students? |
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| balanced cup and throat size and wide rim, tuba: Bach24W, Euphonium: Bach 1/2AL |
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| What are the two distinct advantages provided by a fourth valve for tuba or euphonium? |
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Definition
| better in tune and better tone quality |
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Even when four-valve instruments are provided to students, they do not always use the additional valve.
a.) why might this be the case?
b.) how can music educators encourage the students to use the fourth valve? |
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Definition
a.) inconvenient, they probably started on 3 valves
b.) write in fingerings and insist they are used during chorales and chromatic exercises along with other warm ups |
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| complete this phrase, which is useful when teaching students to play conical low brass instruments: When the notes go lower, the air goes____________ |
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| what is the best way to teach tone quality on any instrument? |
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| listening to recordings w/ excellent tuba players |
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| Describe the process Dr. Bough used in class to help students hold the tuba correctly. Describe how the proper playing position would look. |
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Definition
| The mouthpiece was centered on the face, then connected to the instrument, after which the student stood and put the instrument on the face so that the mouthpiece was in its original position, then the student sits down keeping everything where it was and the proper steps are taken to make sure the instrument reaches the correct height. This makes the player look comfortable. |
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| Describe the process Dr. Bough used in class to help students hold the euphonium correctly. Describe how the proper playing position would look. |
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Definition
| The mouthpiece was centered on the face, then connected to the instrument, after which the student stood and put the instrument on the face so that the mouthpiece was in its original position, then the student sits down keeping everything where it was and the proper steps are taken to make sure the instrument reaches the correct height. This makes the player look comfortable. |
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| Describe how students might construct an affordable and effective euphonium stand |
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Definition
| a towel wrapped in electrical tape that sits on the knee and is stored in the bell |
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| what visual clues might suggest to the music educator that a euphonium stand is needed? |
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Definition
| craning neck, slouching position, looks uncomfortable, tense |
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| why might a tuba stand be useful for tuba players? |
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Definition
| allows student to relax and focus on tone and fingerings instead of holding the instrument |
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| what visual clues might suggest to the music educator that a tuba stand is needed |
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| student looks uncomfortable |
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| describe the appearance of an effective tuba stand |
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Definition
| the tuba rests on it allowing the mouthpiece to be centered and easily makes the student comfortable |
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| what is the price range of effective tuba stands, and where can one buy them? |
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| 50-200 baltimorebrass.net and Woodwind Brasswind |
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| Daniel Peratoni and Samuel Pilafian |
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| name two euphonium soloists |
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Definition
| Brian Bowman and Tormod Flaten |
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| name two euphonium quatets or other ensembles that feature low brass |
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Definition
| Summit Brass and American Brass quintet |
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| name two professional performers or soloists who play tuba or euphonium and who also happen to be female |
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| Carol Janstch, and Gail Robertson |
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| What is the name of the organization devoted to promoting the tuba and euphonium? How can this organization help public school students? (www.iteaonline.org) |
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| International tuba euphonium association. there are free posters available and this site introduces students to all the universal tuba players. |
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| what is TubaChristmas? How might his annual event serve to motivate and educate your students? |
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Definition
| A tribute to the late artist/teacher William J. Bell born on Christams Day 1902 b/c of structured pedagogy, professional integrity and personal values and camaraderie. It can serve to get students excited about interesting music, a truly interested composer and meeting other tuba players. |
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| Most American "baritones" are actually what instrument? |
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Definition
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| Compare and contrast the tone quality and construction of a true baritone with that of a euphonium |
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Definition
Baritone
cylindrical
brighter/trombone
transposing
britain
Euphonium
conical
warmer
non-transposing
U.S. |
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| name four keys in which tubas commonly occur |
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Definition
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| In the vast majority of cases, do tuba players in the United States play in concert pitch, or with some sort of non-octave transposition? |
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Definition
| Tubas don't transpose, they have a different set of fingerings for music written in a foreign key |
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| Describe the musical results and observable physical characteristics that might suggest to a music educator that a student should try to learn tuba or euphonium. |
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Definition
| dental issues, little curve of the jaw, full lips, tall students because of better lung capacity, ability and willingness to carry the instrument |
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Term
| if a student attempts to learn a new instrument, what supposrt should an educator provide to give the student the best possible chances for success? List at least three specific elements. |
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| private teacher, flashcards and/or software, rewards for small achievements but encourage rapid growth |
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| List five specific techniques or leraning objectives that a music educator can use to raise performance expectations for tuba and euphonium players |
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Definition
| technique: equal to any other brass instrument, encourage characteristic tone quality, encourage range development, encourage low range for air flow and open throat for tone quality, encourage to audition for honor bands and festivals |
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| List two method books Dr. Bough recommends for beginning tuba students |
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Definition
| Arban's complete method for Tuba, 70 Studies for BBb tuba by Vladislav Blazhevich |
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| List two method books Dr. Bough recommends for intermediate tuba students |
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| First (and second) Book of practical studies by Roberg Getchell and method for BBb Tuba, Volume 1 by Walter Beeler. |
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| Describe the type of breathing drills appropriate for improving air flow on the tuba and euphonium |
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Definition
| the breathing gym, breating in and out for increasing amounts of time each way, using a tube to simulate resistance, and buzzing without the mouthpiece |
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| Describe Eugene Pokorny's thoughts on beldnding the sound of the tuba into the sound of the orchestra |
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Definition
| he mentions that good blending is accomplished for him when the audience cannot tell that it is a tuba that is playing. It should not dominate but simply be a prt of the low brass sound |
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| Describe Eugene Pokorny's thoughts on the role of physical fitness for brass players |
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Definition
| he says it helps one saty calmd during a performance and increases efficiencey of air exchange |
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| Describe Eugene Pokorny's suggestions for improving intonation skills |
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Definition
| getting with the trombones to find out what part of the chord they play and adjusting accordingly. The tuning aid Tune-Up system and practicing with a drone |
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Term
| describe the pyramid of sound described by Francis McBeth |
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Definition
| the lower the instrument, the lower it is on the pyramid and the more of them are necessary to carry over the band. |
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| Describe shape, function and cost of a truing tool |
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Definition
| it looks like an ice pick, fits into the shank of a mouthpiece which is then struck with a mallet to return it to round surface that costs as little as 20 dollars |
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| Describe the intonation tendencies of notes derived from teh 5th partial on any brass instrument. What two techniques might the player utilize to correct this problem? |
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Definition
| sharp - adjust embouchure and use an alternate fingering |
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| Describe the intonation itendenceis of notes derived fromt eh 6th partial on any brass instrument. What two techniques might he player utilize to correct this problem? |
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| sharp- embouchure change alternate fingerings |
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| Distinguish between a compensating euphonium from a four valve euphonium |
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Definition
| a compensating euphonium has longer valves and a hole extra set of sliedes on the back. So that when valves are used in combination, typically sharp, the extra tubing is activated to correct tuning |
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| describe the process of utilizing tuba valve slides to correct intonation problems |
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Definition
| if the slides are well greased and mobile, since the hand rests nicely near these tuning slides, they can easily be more while playing, either pushing in or pulling out accordingly |
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| List three or more phrases that can help students conceptualize a professional sound on tuba or euphonium |
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Definition
play with resonance
play with an open sound
play with a dark sound |
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