https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl Don't forget to scroll down to watch all videos! en-us 2020-12-01 18:55:42 UTC 2024-06-12 09:54:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://i.pinimg.com/originals/53/bf/01/53bf01e28126389708112bbe02629711.jpg sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980468579 Always put your case flat on the floor with the label or any pockets up.  Turn the case so that the clasps or zippers are facing you. Now you may open the case.]]> 2020-12-02 16:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980468579 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980469493 Watch this video in full screen mode.  

Key Points:
- Mouthpiece & Mouthpiece Cup
- Leadpipe
-  Valves & Valve Buttons
- Tubing
- Bell
- Main Tuning Slide 
- If your instrument is sharp, pull out.  If it is flat, push in.
- Water Keys (Spit Valves)
- You can empty your spit by blowing air into the horn while opening the key.]]> 2020-12-02 16:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980469493 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980470632 Prepare your baritone to play smoothly.  Oil your valves!

Key Points:
- The shortcut is to put the oil in the holes at the bottom of the valves
- Eventually, you MUST take the valves out, one at a time, to apply the oil.
- After you put the oil on the silver part of the valve, put the valve back in and turn it to the right until it clicks into place.
- If the valve is moving slowly, your instrument needs to be cleaned.]]> 2020-12-02 16:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980470632 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980471410 Watch this video to learn how to hold the instrument.

Key points:
- Use your left hand and arm hold the body, like a hug
- Use the right hand to press the valves from behind
- Place the right hand thumb in the thumb rest, if there is one

]]> 2020-12-02 16:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980471410 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980473055 Watch this video to learn how to make a sound in your mouthpiece.

Key Points:
- Say "mmm" like you are humming.
- Firm corners like you had something sour.
- The mouthpiece goes directly in the center of your lips, in line with your nose.
- Keep lips in position while you blow against your lips.  This makes the buzz.
- Make high and low sounds.
- Make "sirens".]]> 2020-12-02 16:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980473055 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980492991 Watch video in full screen mode.

Key Points:
Aperture = opening of lips
Open aperture = low sounds
Smaller aperture = high sounds

Bb - 0 fingers, Low
F - 0 fingers, High
Go back and forth.

C - 1st and 3rd fingers
D - 1st and 2nd (middle) fingers
Eb - 1st finger 

Play them in order, in whole notes getting higher.
Bb, C, D, Eb, F

Now go backwards.
F, Eb, D, C, Bb]]> 2020-12-02 16:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980492991 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980493915 More information about how to play your first notes.  This teacher is very detailed.  Pause the video to try his tips.

Key points:
Your three notes are-
D - 12
C - 13
Bb - 0]]> 2020-12-02 16:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980493915 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980494881 Watch the video to see a demonstration of how to clean your instrument after you have played it for a while.

Key Points:
VALVES
- If valves are slow, use the thick brush to clean out the valve casing.  Remove valves one at a time.
- After brushing out the casing, use a paper towel to clean remaining gunk.
- Wipe off old oil from the valve and apply fresh oil.
- Put the valve back, making sure to rotate the valve before to distribute the oil and lock it into place.

TUNING SLIDES
- Remove the slide. Pay attention to which way it goes so that it goes back correctly.
- Wipe off old grease and apply fresh grease.
- Put tubes in one side at a time to distribute slide grease.

LEAD PIPE
- Use the cleaning snake to clean the lead pipe and tuning slides. 
- Don't use the snake on the valves.

MOUTHPIECE
- Use warm water and antibacterial dish soap + mouthpiece brush to wash. 
- Wash your mouthpiece regularly.]]> 2020-12-02 16:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980494881 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980495800 This tool is called a METRONOME. Musicians use it when they practice in order to improve their time.  You can buy one like the one in the picture from a music store. OR you can look up a free metronome.
Google: metronome
It comes up right at the top.

This one is also good: https://www.imusic-school.com/en/tools/online-metronome/]]> 2020-12-02 16:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980495800 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980589079 Learn the difference between baritones and euphoniums.

Key Points:
Baritones and Euphoniums are used in traditional brass bands.

Euphonium - larger tubing, rounder and darker sound, cylinder shaped bell

Baritone - smaller tubing, smaller and brighter sound, cone shaped bell]]> 2020-12-02 16:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/gy93lte0vckxw4cl/wish/980589079