Horn Exercises Planning Method Presentation

Introduction

• Presenter welcomes horn players and introduces the new horn exercises planning method.
• Purpose: To improve practice sessions with a structured approach.
• Book contains 365 exercises, but allows for multiple variations.

Unique Approach

• Traditional exercise books may not meet individual player needs or learning sequences.
• Difficulty is subjective and varies by player.
• Each horn player has unique practice needs based on their skill level and circumstances.
• Planning is crucial, but execution of the plan is more important than excessive planning.

Dedication

• Method dedicated to Frøydis Ree Wekre, a prominent horn pedagogue.
• Inspired the presenter to enhance teaching methods and create resources.

Horn 365 Development

• Developed over 20 years, includes exercise identification by numbers and letters.
• Simple codes allow for complex exercise variations to be practiced with minimal planning.
• Encourages student autonomy in practice.

Practice Organization

• Many students struggle with organizing their practice sessions.
• Importance of regular practice for mastering techniques (e.g., stopped notes, lip trills).
• Basic techniques should be practiced daily; secondary techniques shouldn't be neglected.

System Overview

• Learning the system may take time but is straightforward.
• Codes represent exercises:
  • E = Exercise
  • H = Harmonic Series
  • C = Circle of Fifths
  • M = Modes
  • S = Symmetric
  • R = Rhythm
  • A = Articulation
  • D = Dynamics
  • T = Tempo
• Use of 8va for specific ranges (Asc for ascending, Desc for descending).

Example Codes

• Example: E12 allows freedom in tempo, dynamics, and articulations.
• E12/T60 defines metronomic tempo; adding Df specifies dynamics.
• More complex codes can define specific exercises across various keys and techniques.

Practical Application

• Teachers can use the method for standard repertoire practice.
• Examples of coding various pieces and etudes (e.g., Mozart Horn Concerto K.447).
• Simple coding saves time compared to detailed descriptions.

Planning Tools

• End of the book features a monthly practice plan template.
• Website offers downloadable templates for customization.

Exercise Structure

• Double bar lines indicate complete patterns; dashed lines, incomplete.
• Optional slurs and breath marks depend on tempo.
• Exercises are versatile, not strictly indexed by difficulty.

Specific Exercises

• Exercises 1-48: Overtone series, transposable to Bb horn.
• Exercises 49+: Mixed techniques for F and Bb sides of the horn.
• Examples of exercises covering scales, glissandi, and rhythmic breathing.

Advanced Techniques

• Exercises on multiphonics, trills, and right-hand techniques.
• Encourage practice contextually, focusing on musical application.

Conclusion

• Importance of variety in practice to maintain interest.
• Fun in practicing with 365 different patterns promotes skill development.
• Offer for online sessions to discuss book details or horn techniques.