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WCET Bass Clef Brass Activities and Resources
These activities and resources are for teachers working with pupils in Key Stage 2.
Additional activities for pupils receiving small group/individual instrumental or vocal tuition can be found on our Resources for Pupils pages.
Posture and Breathing
How to maintain correct posture and breathing in preparation for practice
Embouchure and Note Production
Using the correct technique for playing
Warm Up
Mr Wightman demonstrates a simple way to warm up using scales and arpeggios
Lip Flexibility Exercise Tutorial
Top tips on how to improve lip flexibility
German Tune
A piece that can be played as a trio or duet. Suitable for treble clef brass, bass clef brass or a mixture of the two.
Trombone - 'Banana Rap' 1 using F, Eb and D
Tutorial on 'Banana Rap' from the Musica Kirklees Trombone Beginner Book
Trombone - 'Banana Rap' 2 using Bb, C and D
More 'Banana Rap' fun for bass clef trombone
Trombone - Police Car Jam
Developing playing for bass clef trombone
Trombone - Dinosaur Stomp
Prehistoric practice time!
Trombone - Bb, C and D
Mr Dolling demonstrates how to play Bb, C and D
Trombone - B and C Exercises
Once pupils are familiar with B and C, follow Mr Kingham's video to practice
Trombone - Shotgun
A tutorial on George Ezra's chart topper suitable for WCET beginners up to grade 2
Tuba - Eb, F and G
Practise minims, crotchets and quavers with Eb, F and G
Tuba - Eb, F, G and Ab
Now you know Eb, F and G it's time to add Ab
Tuba - Bb, 'Funky Fingers' and 'Step by Step'
Introducing Bb and dynamics
Tuba - Speedy Valves!
Ready, steady, go! Use half scales to increase finger strength as well as improve articulation and valve work
Tuba - March of the Ants
Mr Dolling presents a tutorial for pre-grade 1 to grade 3 players
Reward Chart
Record your practice by colouring in this chart. How will you celebrate when you've filled it all in?
Lip Flexibility Exercise
Exercises specific for each grade (1 to 8)
Trombone - Speedy Fingers Exercise
Exercise to improve articulation and valve co-ordination as well as strengthen fingers.
Reward Chart
Record your practice by colouring in this chart. How will you celebrate when you've filled it all in?
Bollywood Brass Academy
Bollywood Brass Academy work with children to promote and diversify brass band music. Their website offers publications and some free resources.
Warwick Music Publications
Publications for WCET brass