| Description |
x, 244 pages : music ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
I. Basic philosophical considerations : Objectives of music education ; Objectives of instrumental music ; The importance of musicianship ; The importance of effective human relations ; Basic approaches to teaching -- II. Teaching musical notation : Basic principles and methods of rhythmic reading ; Basic principles and methods of sightsinging ; Specific pedagogical procedures ; Odd meters ; Changing or mixed meters ; Development of sightreading ability ; Conclusion -- III. Tone quality, intonation, and blend : General principles of musical acoustics ; Acoustical problems in instrument design and manufacture ; Other objective factors affecting tone quality and intonation ; Subjective factors influencing tone quality and intonation ; The stroboconn as a teaching aid ; Conclusion -- IV. Bowing and articulation : String bowing ; Wind instrument articulation ; The tongue release ; Conclusion -- V. Phrasing and interpretation : Melodic grouping ; Musical line ; Large intervals ; Accents ; Rhythmic interpretation ; Jazz style and interpretation ; Conclusion -- VI. Acquiring performance technique : How to practice ; The importance of slow practice ; Developing a steady beat ; Practicing scales and related exercises ; Developing evenness of fingering -- VII. Teaching class lessons : Grouping of students ; Structure and content of the lesson ; Teaching intonation ; Drilling difficult passages ; Teaching the slow beginner ; Teaching advanced classes ; Conclusion -- VIII. Ensemble rehearsal procedures : Preliminary considerations ; Tuning and warm-up ; The rehearsal proper ; Wind-percussion tone color ; Learning about music in rehearsal ; Miscellaneous considerations |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 233-235 |
| Subject |
Bands (Music) -- Instruction and study.
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Conducting.
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Instrumental music -- Instruction and study.
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School music -- Instruction and study.
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| LC no. |
72010059 |
| ISBN |
013467944X |
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