Join HI-YR-BY-A-THIRD today! Lesson 2

written by Bruce Chidester on September 16, 2012

I have included two recorded samples with this lesson for two reasons. Most players who begin these exercises, have a difficult time keeping their notes in tune when playing pedal tones and when playing in the upper register, struggle with hearing the higher notes. For those reasons I have recorded these samples for you to practice with.

Another advantage of playing along with a recorded example is that it will dictate the amount of time to play as well as rest during your practice time. This is very important for many players actually overdo the playing and underdo the resting.

Now that we are started Lesson II, I feel that we can start to develop our upper range. If you have not read the posts on “passing out” on this blog, do so at this time for there was a reason I posted them before we got started on Lesson II.

Use the recordings below as a guide to Lesson II and be sure to indicate on your highest note on your work sheet.

Be kind for all of my recordings are the first and only take.

Lesson II Part #1- Lesson II part 1- Revised

Lesson II Part #2- Lesson II part 2- Revised

About Bruce Chidester

Bruce was a member of the faculty at the University of Northern Iowa, School of Music in Cedar Falls from 1969 until his retirement in 1999. He has performed with many well-known entertainers such as Bob Hope, Jim Nabors, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Anita Bryant, Carman Cavalara, Victor Borgie, the Four Freshman, Blackstone the Magician, Bobby Vinton and John Davidson.