Tuning for Wind Instruments: A Roadmap to Successful Intonation

ISBN: 1574632094

Author: Jagow, Shelley

Condition: Used

(Meredith Music Resource). The most complete intonation resource for band directors! This book contains everything a music educator requires to approach fine-tuning intonation with their ensemble: learn the origin of our pitch tuning standard * understand when to apply equal tempered vs. just tempered tuning * calculate the proper harmonic ratios for fine-tuning chords * identify the best tuning notes for each instrument * 14 steps for tuning chords * properly tune brass slides * improve your knowledge with over 70 tuning truths and myths. In addition to the above content, this resource includes intonation charts for tracking personal progress, along with extensively researched color-coded fingering charts for every instrument providing pitch tendencies and suggestions for alternate fingerings. Click here to access fingering charts as digital downloads for iPhone, Android, iPad, Kindle or computer use.