On this page you'll find some instructional links to help you on your journey to learn a band instrument.
NoteFlight
NoteFlight for Lewis Music - On this site I'll be posting assignments and music. You can also compose your own pieces either for you self or to share with other Lewis Band students.
Flute
Making a Sound (Embouchure)
- Beginning Flute Sounds - Part 1, Part 2
- Sir James Galway's Master Class - Emouchure, Good Tone
- Making a Sound - Basic Flute Embouchure
Holding The Flute
- Putting the Flute Together
- Holding the Flute
- Holding the Flute - Different Look
Clarinet
- Putting on Your Reed - Careful, he's uses a different ligature than you have. Ours have screws over the reed.
- Assemble Your Clarinet
- Creating a Sound (Embouchure)
- Holding Your Clarinet
Saxophone
- Assembling Your Instrument
- Creating an Embouchure
- Playing Your First Note (Embouchure continued)
- Holding Your Sax
- Breathing
Trumpet
Short Lessons to get started from Matt Muckey:
- Trumpet Breathing
- Trumpet Hand Position
- Trumpet Embouchure
- Trumpet Posture and Playing Position
- Trumpet Playing First Note
- Trumpet Cleaning and Maintenance
ETrumpet Lessons - Here are five good online lessons to help you develop a good sound. Each lesson is about 7-8 minutes.
Trombone
- Assemble Your Trombone
- Holding Your Trombone
- Trombone Embouchure
- Lip Slurs on the Trombone
- Cleaning Your Slide
iPod Touch / iPad
The apps below can be used as a quick reference source.
Music in Reach- These are iPod Touch / iPad Apps range from $1.99 - $2.99. They make a separate app for each instrument. Each app has video lessons, finger charts, muscal terms, and audio examples. Video section has specail videos called "Getting Started for Beginners". You can see a video of the apps in action on their website.
