BIR 134 - Woodwind Performance and Testing Techniques

1 Credits
This course introduces students to basic playing and testing techniques on flute, clarinet, and saxophone through individual and group lessons. The emphasis of this course is proper tone production, hand position, and the development of alternate fingerings culminating in the performance of a two-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, clarinet, and saxophone.
Demonstrate competency on flute, clarinet, and saxophone by performing the play test exercises for the instructor.