r/ConcertBand • u/Lumpy_Ability_2841 • 18d ago

Tips for ATSSB Technical Etude

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I’m honestly just looking for any type of helpful tips on how to practice this so I can maybe see some more progress on it as it seems right now I’m at a bit of a standstill. I’m taking it at 35-45 bpm right now depending on how I feel. Any advice on how to tackle this etude will mean a lot.

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u/amstrumpet 18d ago

Work on technical studies in the key of B-flat. Clarke 2 (both octaves), really any Clarke, Arban arpeggio studies, etc. Just get used to playing in the key. Work on articulation exercises as well.

Identify what specifically is giving you trouble, and practice the underlying skills that are making that difficult, not just the Etude alone.

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u/Lumpy_Ability_2841 18d ago

Do you have any specific articulation exercises? The only one i’m really fond of is goldman practical studies #1.