Sound Artistry

Sound Artistry Intermediate Method

Instrument-Specific Techniques for Individual Study or Like-Instrument Groups

Written by Peter Boonshaft and Chris Bernotas and backed by collaborative partners and specialist teachers, this comprehensive book features lessons suitable for intermediate-to-advanced players with a focus on instrument-specific exercises—perfect for use after any method book to bridge the gap to conservatory methods.

Available for: Flute • Oboe • Bassoon • Clarinet • Bass Clarinet • Saxophone • French Horn • Trumpet • Trombone • Euphonium B.C. • Euphonium T.C. • Tuba.

Elevate your musicianship, technique, and artistry with this valuable resource, part of the revolutionary Sound Innovations series.

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Highlighted Techniques

Highlighted techniques appear in shadow boxes to make them easy to reference. Each skill is presented in a logical manner with solid pedagogy, with plenty of reinforcement of each concept.

Instrument-Specific Techniques Covered

Flute	Tone and Intonation • Harmonics • Thumb B-flat and 1+1 B-flat • Octave Slurs and Leaps • Grace Notes • Finger Twisters • Trills • Flexibility • Phrasing • Multiple Tonguing • Rhythm and Meter
Oboe	Tone and Intonation • Reed Placement • Forked Fingering • Vibrato • Half-Hole Usage • Octave Leaps • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Phrasing • Rhythm and Meter
Bassoon	Tone and Intonation • Reed Placement • Flicking • Whisper Key • Tenor Clef • Resonance Keys • Half-Hole Usage • Low C# Key • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Phrasing • Rhythm and Meter
Clarinet	Tone and Intonation • Left and Right Pinky Keys • Resonance Fingerings • Chalumeau Register • Altissimo Register • Chromatic Fingerings and 1+1 B-flat • Break Studies • Fingering Suggestions • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Phrasing • Rhythm and Meter
Bass Clarinet	Tone and Intonation • Left and Right Pinky Keys • Resonance Fingerings • Chalumeau Register • Altissimo Register • Chromatic Fingerings and 1+1 B-flat • Break Studies • Fingering Suggestions • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Phrasing • Rhythm and Meter
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophone	Tone and Intonation • Venting and Covering • Side C and B-flat • Embouchure and Range Development • Alternate Fingerings • Vibrato • Note Bending • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Phrasing • Rhythm and Meter
Trumpet	Tone and Intonation • Daily Routines • Rhythm Tips • High and Low Range Extension • Common and Alternate Fingerings • Flow Study Concepts • Finger Dexterity • Mute Usage • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Interval Leaps • Phrasing • Multiple Tonguing • Rhythm and Meter
F Horn	Tone and Intonation • Daily Routines • F and B-flat Fingering Suggestions • High and Low Range Extension • Bass Clef • Trills (Lip Trills and Valve Trills) • Finger Dexterity • Stopped Horn • Grace Notes • Flexibility • Interval Leaps • Phrasing • Multiple Tonguing • Rhythm and Meter
Trombone	Tone and Intonation • Natural Slurs • Against the Grain Concept • F Attachment Usage • High and Low Range Extension • Alternate Positions • Glissando • Grace Notes • Flexibility • Phrasing • Multiple Tonguing • Rhythm and Meter
Euphonium BC & TC	Tone and Intonation • Fingerings for 4th Valve • High and Low Range Extension • Finger Dexterity • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Interval Leaps • Phrasing • Multiple Tonguing • Rhythm and Meter
Tuba	Tone and Intonation • Fingerings for 4th Valve • Air and Breath Control • Finger Dexterity • High and Low Range Extension • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Interval Leaps • Phrasing • Multiple Tonguing • Rhythm and Meter

MakeMusic Cloud Benefits

Provide opportunities for deliberate practice—Sound Artistry is available in MakeMusic Cloud so your students can receive immediate feedback when they play! Piano accompaniments are also included for every exercise, exclusively available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Sound Innovations Soloist Is the Perfect Companion to Sound Artistry

Sound Innovations Soloist pairs perfectly with Sound Artistry by challenging your students to use their new techniques and skills in a diverse selection of repertoire. These intermediate-level solos are for string instruments, wind instruments, and percussion instruments and are available exclusively in MakeMusic Cloud (SmartMusic). This series of original and creative solos will help your students become strong, independent musicians.

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