While there are no absolute rules concerning expressive playing and phrasing, this innovative series clearly lays out basic concepts that help players become good musicians. The series focuses on the natural relationship between meter, rhythm, contour, tonality, style and historical period, and guides the player to a greater understanding of factors that can improve performance. This one of a kind text, written for teachers, woodwind, brass and percussion players, will help stimulate and cultiva...

• Preliminary Material
• Preliminary Material
• Preliminary Material
• Preliminary Material
• Preliminary Material
• Preliminary Material
• Preliminary Material
• Preliminary Material
• Preliminary Material
• Preliminary Material
• Chapter 1: Support Breathing and Ensemble Tuning
• Chapter 1: Support Breathing and Ensemble Tuning
• Chapter 1: Support Breathing and Ensemble Tuning
• Chapter 2: Meter and Expressive Phrasing
• Chapter 2: Meter adn Expressive Phrasing
• Chapter 2: Meter and Expressi...