This video is the accompaniment track to the Articulation Builder exercise from Villainous Foundations, by Brian Balmages. It focuses on practicing various articulations, like staccato and accents, using rhythmic figures that progress from simple to more complex. This exercise is best suited for the intermediate concert band.

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00:00 Intro
00:08 Exercise start staccato
00:46 Accents

Transform concert band and string orchestra technique with the Foundations Series by Brian Balmages. This series of fundamental technique warm ups engages students by setting exercises to scores from their favorite movies. New series are released throughout the year with creative themes, keeping students enthusiastic about practicing while also developing musicianship.

The Foundations Series is exclusively available in MakeMusic Cloud. Learn more: https://www.makemusic.com/foundations