Taught by renowned trumpet player
Mary Elizabeth Bowden
What is phrasing? How do we make decisions as expressive musicians to interpret a musical piece? In this course, Mary Elizabeth Bowden presents a comprehensive guide to a variety of phrasing approaches: making a phrase map, using a story as inspiration, communicating text or lyrics, what to do when a score is empty, and how to approach phrasing in unfamiliar styles. Suited to any skill level and style, by the end of this course you'll have a deeper understanding of how to phrase effectively.
Basics of Phrasing and Expression
What is phrasing? How do we make decisions as expressive musicians to interpret a musical piece? In this course, Mary Elizabeth Bowden presents a comprehensive guide to a variety of phrasing approaches: making a phrase map, using a story as inspiration, communicating text or lyrics, what to do when a score is empty, and how to approach phrasing in unfamiliar styles. Suited to any skill level and style, by the end of this course you'll have a deeper understanding of how to phrase effectively.
Click here to download the course workbook PDF and see the full syllabus →Classical trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden is a highly in-demand soloist, prominent recording artist, Yamaha performing artist, founding member and artistic leader of Seraph Brass, and Principal Trumpet of the Artosphere Festival Orchestra.
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