14 evergreen tunes for pBuzz. Each tune is colour coded with the colours on pBuzz. 5 of the tunes have a backing track: links below. 1. Mary Had a Little Lamb* 2. Lightly Row 3. Ode to Joy* 4. O When the Saints* 5. Hot Cross Buns (two parts) 6. Jingle Bells 7. Oranges and
MoreIn this useful handout the pBuzz is explained in detail both in terms of the product and its uses. There are also colour coded music to be played with links below to backing tracks and a video of the original presentation.
MoreIn this Facebook live video delegates at the Texas Music Educators Association Conference hear all about pBuzz and enjoy playing the instrument in a mass performance! Here is the accompanying hand out PDF.
MoreA four-session, informal, “introduction to brass” on pBuzz program In this document Chris Fower has set out a four-session, informal, “introduction to brass” on pBuzz program. The outline maybe suitable for various age groups with carefully selected alternate materials. The document includes and outline with objectives, activities and resources for each session. Teacher notes unpack
More10 week informal learning on pBuzz program In this document Chris Fower has set out a plan for a ten week, foundation in brass skills, teaching program on pBuzz. The outline maybe suitable for various age groups with carefully selected alternate materials. Outline: 1. A foundation in brass skills using pBuzz 2. All pupils have
MoreWhen Gethin Thomas came across light and robust plastic instruments, he realised that at last he could give SEND pupils access to the delights of brass music. This great article from “Special Children” shares teacher Gethin Thomas’ experiences using plastic brass instruments, made by Warwick Music Group, in his special school setting. Music making becomes
MoreIn this lighthearted expose of life in the orchestra for the aspiring orchestral brass player Grant remembers some of the unusual ways brass sections pass the time off during long rests. He also introduces his “virtual orchestra” experience so young players can get a taste of life in the belly of the beast!
MoreIn this Vlog Grant talks about the influence of the Arban Complete Cornet Method on the way we choose to teach in the 21st Century. He speaks about a variety of subjects, including where in the instrument’s range we choose to start our pupil’s learning and how modern, informal methods are in fact similar to
MoreIn this interesting Vlog by Grant, he talks about how he begins teaching children about scales from the moment they can play three notes. This then expands, weaving scales into the fabric of his teaching program. So often it’s easy to think about scales in terms of key signatures or memorising pages from a scale
MoreIn this Vlog from Grant Golding, Grant walks us through using the famous Post Horn Gallop. He has included the backing track and music in the video for to play along to. This resource is useful for most aspects of beginning playing, especially when introducing the concept of the harmonic series or partials. These is
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