Hi all, this is Grace Leung here.
Anyway, our section has to work way harder than we are now, okay? I know you all are trying, but I think a little more effort needs to be put in. :)
From now on, I hope we can do at least this BEFORE berato.
- Buzzing with mouthpiece – on the way back from washing mouthpiece
- Scales (Circle of 4ths)
- Chromatic scales (Everything)
- Lip slurs – 3 minutes
- Tune
- Practice parts of songs which you are unsure
And here are our priorities in terms of dealing with pieces: (Finish and 'master' one point before proceeding to the next)
- Get hold of the rhythm and pitching
- Intonation, tone
- Articulation
- Precision
- Phrasing and expression
- Dynamics
- Balance/Blending
Try to sightread when given a new piece. :)
We also need to learn how to express the music properly. Think of what the piece of music is trying to convey or the mood of that certain part and play accordingly. When it's suppoused to be GRAND ending, don't play so softly. Make it grand! When it's a playful part of the music, make it light. You get what I mean right?
We need a lot of practice. Try to do your basics first before proceeding to songs.
I know you all are trying your best. :D But do try to work on pitching. Always think of the sound before you play. Be accurate. Don't wobble around looking for the note because it'll sound kind of muddy. Think of the sound and play, hitting the note right away. :) Also, do try to learn all your scales and chromatic scales as well. Do work on your higher notes (but don't neglect the lower notes). Try to do the octave thing. Use air support and air speed for this.
Keep practicing your fingerings. When you are walking around anywhere, sitting, whatever, keep doing your fingerings.
For the Blues Brothers Revue which is quite fast, start slow before building up speed.
If you have problems, you can call me. (Try to call my house number, I don't have free incoming on my handphone) But I'll be in HK from 13th onwards, without internet connection. But I think I'll have internet again from the 21st, so you can send me e-mails. :)
Chang Lilin