BIR 144 - Brasswind Performance and Testing Techniques

Credits 1
This course introduces students to basic playing and testing techniques on trumpet, trombone, and tuba through individual and group lessons. The emphasis of this course is proper tone production, hand position, and the development of a one-octave chromatic scale on each instrument. Additionally, students learn play-testing patterns specific to each instrument.

Course Outcomes

Work efficiently and independently to acquire and hone the skills needed to perform the play test exercises on flute, trumpet and trombone.
Demonstrate competency on trumpet and trombone by performing the play test exercises for the instructor.