The Art and Sound of Tone Production
Course Number
ILWD-213
Description
This course teaches students how to produce a crystal clear sound on saxophone (soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone) and clarinet (soprano and bass). Topics covered include: embouchure and lip placement, airstream flow and movement, intonation, longtone exercises, volume control and performance, low volume playing, subtone, overtone and harmonics, mouthpiece/reeds usage, projection, and maintaining consistent practice routines even while traveling. Students will develop the discipline necessary to use a correct practical routine which will help them develop a strong and solid sound, and will also acquire the flexibility to apply this knowledge in a creative way.
Credits
1
Prerequisites
Overall ensemble rating 3
Required Of
None
Electable By
Woodwind principals
Major Elective for
Performance
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
WWND
Course Chair
Walter Smith
Taught By