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Welcome to the Teaching Channel!

SciTech Band YouTube Channel

Click below to access lesson videos and more.
SciTech Band YouTube Channel

Music Theory Training

Getting Started With Your Instrument

Instrument Assembly

Our SciTech Band Director Emeritus Ms. Lueth tells you how to safely assemble your instrument.

Instrument Care

Our SciTech Band Director Emeritus Ms. Lueth tells you how to properly care for your instrument and keep it in excellent condition.

Holding Your Instrument

Mr. Bernice explains and shows you how to hold your instrument in playing position.

Distance Learning Teaching Channel Tour

SciTech Band Handbook

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How to Play Your Instrument

Flute

Saxophone

Clarinet

Clarinet

Saxophone

Clarinet

Saxophone

Saxophone

Saxophone

Trumpet

Baritone/Euphonium

Saxophone

Trombone

Baritone/Euphonium

Baritone/Euphonium

Baritone/Euphonium

Baritone/Euphonium

Baritone/Euphonium

Tuba

Guitar

Bass Guitar

Piano

Percussion

Percussion

Percussion

Percussion

Rhythm Section Resources

Vic Firth Educational Resources

Featuring Video Lessons, Play-Along Audio Files, & More...

Note Names

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Musical Terms

Major/Minor

The two modes that define scales, tones, and keys. The major mode is typically bright and happy, while the minor mode is more somber and dark. 

Scales

Tones played one after another in order from highest to lowest or lowest to highest 

Half-Step (Semitone)/Whole Step (Whole Tone)

The smallest gap between two notes is a half-step. A whole step (also known as a whole tone) has a gap twice the size of a half step/semitone.

Octave

The gap between two notes of the same level name but are one "level" apart from each other; in other words, the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.

Major Scale

A scale in which all the tones of a major key are played in order from either highest to lowest or lowest to highest.

Minor Scales

A scale in which all of the notes of a minor key are played in order from either highest to lowest or lowest to highest.

Chords

Three or more tones played simultaneously. 

Triads

A chord made up of three notes is known as a triad. This is the most common kind of chord.

Arpeggio

Playing the tones of a chord separately instead of all at once. 

Chord Progression

A pattern/series of chords played one right after another

Instructional Videos by Instrument

Band 101

Band 101

Band 101

Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Low Brass, Double Bass, & Percussion technique videos.  Includes info about assembly, embouchure, tonguing, care/cleaning, and basic technique...

Jazz 101

Band 101

Band 101

 Jazz technique videos by instrument... 

Community Music School

 Community Music School of Springfield Lesson Videos...

United States Marine Band

Lesson videos by instrument...

Practice Your Fingers Online - Note Trainer

Flute

Saxophone

Clarinet

Practice Fingers Online...

Clarinet

Saxophone

Clarinet

 Practice Fingers Online... 

Saxophone

Saxophone

Saxophone

 Practice Fingers Online... 

Trumpet

Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba

Saxophone

 Practice Fingers Online... 

Trombone

Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba

Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba

Note: Set Instrument to "Trombone"

Practice Positions Online... 

Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba

Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba

Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba

 Note: Set Instrument to "Euphonium" or "Tuba" & Practice Fingers Online... 

Articulation (Wind Players)

Watch this MRI video of a horn player performing slurred ("ta-aa-aa-aa") and tongued ("ta-ta-ta-ta") exercises, to better understand how to articulate while playing your instrument!


Your airstream should be continuous and steady, only interrupted by your tongue to re-articulate your sound.

One Minute Music Lessons

Are you struggling to read music?  Click above...

Videos by Music Topic

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Learning Notes & Rhythm (Apps & Downloads)

Staff Wars

Staff Wars Live

Staff Wars Live

Master the Treble & Bass Clef Notes...

Staff Wars Live

Staff Wars Live

Staff Wars Live

 Master the Treble & Bass Clef Notes LIVE with your instrument... 

Rhythm Blocks

Staff Wars Live

Rhythmic Dictation

Master the Rhythm...

Rhythmic Dictation

Rhythmic Dictation

Rhythmic Dictation

Master the Rhythm...

Jama Mambo

Rhythmic Dictation

Rhythm Trainer

Master the rhythm by correctly identifying what you hear...

Rhythm Trainer

Rhythmic Dictation

Rhythm Trainer

 Master the Rhythm... 

Virtual Pianos

#1

#1

#1

#2

#1

#1

#3

#3

#3

#4

#3

#3

Sight-Reading

The Sight-Reading Factory

Get exercises for sight-reading...

Music History

The Radio Hour

 Learn about Classical Music and Jazz...

Practice Metronome

Decide on your practice tempo...

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