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What is the single most effective way to motivate band members? (choose one only)

	Praise the band when it performs well.
	Develop a tradition of excellence.
	Select music which provides supporting players with their moment of fame.
	Have a schedule of regular performances.
	Arrange social activities involving band members
	Encourage competition among members for first chair postions.
	None of the above.

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Woodwind

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oodwind instruments do not have as much in common with each other as brass instruments do. In fact, there is so much design variation that it is even difficult to come up with an acceptable definition of what woodwind instruments actually are. Virtually every common denominator has an important exception. As a result, it is not easy to make generalizations about such matters as embouchure formation, intonation problems or technical difficulties that are relevant for all woodwind instruments. Fortunately, there are some natural subcategories (single versus double reed instruments, for example) around which the bulk of the discussion can be organized. At this level at least, common characteristics can be more easily identified and potential problems addressed.

This, then, is the approach I have taken here. As in the case of the section on brass fundamentals, the emphasis is on basic principles and design issues, and how these affect the way woodwind players actually make music.

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