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articles tagged: Erin

Tuning Technology, Listening, and the Ancient Secret to Intonation

August 31, 2018 Dan Pinkston and Erin Moriearty
Secret to Intonation

In our previous intonation post we shared tips on building a strong foundation (with proper embouchure and air support), ideas on harmonic and melodic intonation, and ways to help kids remember how to tune.

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Middle School Band Intonation: Balancing Technique and Student Engagement

August 28, 2018 Dan Pinkston and Erin Moriearty
Middle School Band Intonation

Intonation is an annual struggle in the middle school band classroom, but taking time early in students’ development to teach the concept will pay dividends for the rest of their lives.

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