Publisher's Synopsis
Wild About Woodwind is an essential resource for woodwind teachers. Aural, creative, notation and ensemble activities are clearly described, with step-by-step guidance. Pupils will develop their love of music making, and will progress in all areas of instrumental learning, working first with just two notes, then five notes, then eight. Activities will help pupils to:
- improve their reading skills
- improvise melodies
- work out tunes by ear
- learn new pieces without notation
- Easy to fit into weekly lessons
- Suitable for individual, small and large group lessons, including several for ensemble and whole class
- Ideal for all woodwind pupils, beginner to grade 1. Examples are given for flute and B flat clarinet, which can be used for single instruments or for mixed groups. They are easily adaptable for other woodwind instruments
- Easy to combine with the tutor books and methods pupils are currently using
- Accompanied by photocopiable and audio resources for you to use in lessons, and for your pupils to use in home practice
- Performed almost exclusively on the instrument, integrating with, and consolidating your pupils' technical learning
- Created to give your pupils the thrill of participating in real music making.
Ruth Wild M.Ed. is a highly respected instrumental teacher. She has had many years of experience in supporting and managing teachers across all disciplines and genres. This has included observing, advising, and providing learning resources. She has delivered training across England for a variety of organisations involved in music education, and was involved in the writing of A Common Approach (2002). Her work is informed by her extensive career in music education, her own academic research, and an eclectic performing portfolio, including orchestras, ceilidh bands and folk rock groups.
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