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Learning brass instruments, transferrable skills

KS2 sometimes change instruments as skills evolve. This is encouraged.

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Y5 introduction emphasising reading music

Using a simple tune, these young players concentrate on reading the music.

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Y5 trombone warm up and breathing

Warm up, mouthpiece and playing two notes to start a lesson.

2:79

Staves and instrument management in KS2

Revising notation finger game manages distribution of instruments in year 5.

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Y4 brass lesson reflections from teacher.

A specialist visiting teacher on a lesson for brass novices

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Y4 whole class brass, warm up

Using Charanga, class warm-up buzz, put their mouthpiece in play.

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Y4 whole class brass, set up

Set up and introduction establishes clear expectations and routines.

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EYFS: Commentary

Teacher reflection on first steps in EYFS music.

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Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong' commentary

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind using this expressive song

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Performing rhythmic motifs: next steps

The teacher is to develop musical understanding based on one song.

1:83 In this euphonium lesson the teacher develops range to G.

Embouchure and Range

In this euphonium lesson the teacher develops range to G. There is a focus on posture and breathing as key components...

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Connecting Breathing

In this euphonium lesson the teacher encourages the students to 'feel' what happens when they breathe correctly. Help...

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Valve Technique

In this euphonium lesson the teacher takes some time to ensure that the students play with good valve technique from ...

3:42 In this euphonium lesson the teacher uses simple demonstration to model the sound for students.

Modelling Sound

In this euphonium lesson the teacher uses simple demonstration to model the sound for students. Encouragement and mod...

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Beginning Articulation

In this euphonium lesson the teacher uses simple call and response to develop articulation, offering advice on reduci...

2:39

Confident Buzzing

In this euphonium lesson the teacher encourages a confident buzz from the beginner stages. This helps to develop a st...

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Euphonium & Breathing

In this euphonium lesson the teacher works with the students to develop good breathing from the start of the lesson.