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.
Browse the BrochureWhy Choose Sound Artistry
- A fresh, modern book for intermediate individual study
- Sequential and logical organization of material
- Comprehensive approach with instrument-specific techniques
- Original exercises, etudes, and duets
- Clean, clear, and easy to read
- Expert advice from world-renowned artists and teachers
Exercise Types
In addition to instrument-specific exercises, each book includes:
- Tone and intonation
- Scales and technical studies
- Flexibility
- Phrasing
- Rhythm
- Meter
- Grace notes
- Trills
- Ornaments
- Multiple tonguing
- Etudes
- Duets
- Instrument-specific exercises
- Piano accompaniments for every exercise—exclusively on MakeMusic Cloud
Instrument-Specialist Collaborators
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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