Beginner’s Toolkits walk through basic mechanics, care and maintenance of the instrument, proper technique, and tips and tricks specific to each instrument.
VIOLIN
with Amy Glidden
Violin Beginner’s Toolkit reference sheet
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Tightening the Bow
1:41 Applying Bow Rosin
3:27 Handling the Violin
3:54 Putting on the Shoulder Rest
7:11 Cleaning and Putting Away the Violin
7:52 Sitting Posture
9:16 Standing Posture
10:26 Correct Bow Hold
11:11 Practice the Bow Hold
12:08 Placing the Bow on the String
VIOLA
with Matt Phillips
Viola Beginner’s Toolkit reference sheet
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:34 Tightening the Bow
1:24 Applying Bow Rosin
2:27 Tuning the Viola
3:45 Preventing Stuck Pegs
5:19 Holding the Viola While Standing
7:20 Sitting Posture
9:46 Correct Bow Position
11:16 Holding the Bow
12:33 Correct Bowing
CELLO
with Roman Mekinulov
Cello Beginner’s Toolkit reference sheet
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:08 Cello Introduction
0:51 Tightening the Bow
1:53 Applying Rosin
2:39 Correct Bow Hold
3:48 Parts of the Cello
5:13 Posture
6:12 Tuning
6:45 Beginning Books
7:28 Plucking
8:06 Bow Placement
8:39 The Cello Sound
8:59 Making a Good Sound
9:52 Left Hand Position
Beginner’s Toolkits walk through basic mechanics, care and maintenance of the instrument, proper technique, and tips and tricks specific to each instrument.
FLUTE
with Christine Davis
Flute Beginner’s Toolkit reference sheet
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:22 Blowing in the Head Joint
7:49 Putting the Flute Together
11:52 Taking the Flute Apart
12:04 Correct Finger Placement
16:56 Breathing
Putting the Flute Together
with Christine Davis
OBOE
with Anna Mattix
Oboe Beginner’s Toolkit reference sheet
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:32 Reeds
4:36 Embouchure
6:20 Putting the Oboe Together
12:13 Hand Positions
13:00 Make First Sound
14:00 Disassemble
ENGLISH HORN
with Anna Mattix
English horn Beginner’s Toolkit reference sheet
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
3:10 Reeds
6:00 Choosing a Bocal
9:00 Difficult Notes
11:28 Fingering Adjustments
CLARINET
with Patti DiLutis
Clarinet Beginner’s Toolkit reference sheet
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Good Breath
1:12 Good Breath
1:49 Diaphragm Stretching Exercise
3:55 Mouthpiece Setup
6:53 Embouchure
9:23 Tonguing
10:55 The Bridge Key
12:44 Hand Placement
13:00 Opening the Case
13:43 Putting Together the Clarinet
16:23 Putting Away the Clarinet
18:10 Swabbing the Clarinet
21:32 Tips for a Stuck Barrel
Putting the Clarinet Together
with Patti DiLutis
BASSOON
with Glenn Einschlag
Bassoon Beginner’s Toolkit reference sheet
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:17 Putting the Bassoon Together
5:09 Embouchure
7:17 Breath Support
10:09 Hand Position
12:16 Reed Wire Adjustment
Beginner’s Toolkits walk through basic mechanics, care and maintenance of the instrument, proper technique, and tips and tricks specific to each instrument.
FRENCH HORN
with Sheryl Hadeka
French Horn Beginner’s Toolkit reference sheet
Chapters:
0:33 Correct Breathing
2:25 Mouthpiece Placement and Embouchure
3:49 Buzzing
5:39 Holding the French Horn
6:07 Posture
6:59 Horn Placement
10:08 Right Hand Position
11:42 Emptying Condensation
14:11 Oiling Valves and Greasing Slides
TRUMPET
with Alex Jokipii
Trumpet Beginner’s Toolkit reference sheet
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:16 Holding the Trumpet
3:46 Embouchure and Buzzing
7:18 Mouthpiece Placement
Beginner’s Toolkits walk through basic mechanics, care and maintenance of the instrument, proper technique, and tips and tricks specific to each instrument.
SNARE DRUM
with Dinesh Joseph
Snare Drum Beginner’s Toolkit reference sheet
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:31 Snare Drum Basic Setup
1:47 Putting the Drum on the Stand
3:36 Drum Angle
4:58 Where to Strike the Drum
6:24 Where to Stand
7:32 Tuning the Drum
10:53 Muffler
11:44 Basic Technique: Grip
14:50 Basic Technique: Stroke
18:28 Playing Evenly