OTJ: Duets in the Applied Lesson

Surveys and Polls

Duets in the Applied Lesson - Appendix A: Survey

By Richard Human, Jr. • February 01, 1997 • • 1 min read

Section One
1. Are duets included in your program of study ?	Y N
2. Do you use duets regularly in your applied lessons ?	Y N
3. If yes, do you have a preference where in the lesson duets are placed ?	Y N
4. Are duets performed regularly on studio or seminar recitals ?	Y N
5. Do you teach group lessons ?	Y N
6. Do you coach small, like-instrument ensembles ?	Y N

Section 2
Please circle the number which most closely represents the effectiveness of duet playing in improving the following areas of trombone playing.
1 - not effective, 2 - less than effective 3 - effective 4 - somewhat effective, 5 - highly effective
1. intonation	1 2 3 4 5
2. rhythmic accuracy	1 2 3 4 5
3. sight-reading	1 2 3 4 5
4. dynamics	1 2 3 4 5
5. giving/following physical cues	1 2 3 4 5
6. tone	1 2 3 4 5
7. style	1 2 3 4 5
8. range	1 2 3 4 5
9. recognizing melodic vs. accompanying figures	1 2 3 4 5
10. alternate positions	1 2 3 4 5
11. setting/following tempo and tempo changes	1 2 3 4 5
12. articulation	1 2 3 4 5
13. vibrato	1 2 3 4 5
14. breath support	1 2 3 4 5
15. slide technique	1 2 3 4 5
16. instument position	1 2 3 4 5
17. clef reading	1 2 3 4 5
18. embouchure	1 2 3 4 5
19. use of F-attachment	1 2 3 4 5
20. intervals	1 2 3 4 5

Section 3
1. Please list your five favorite duets or duet collections.
2. Please include any comments, suggestions, or ideas you have concerning this survey, or duet playing in general.
3. If you would like a copy of the results from this survey please check the box below. I will send this information to the same address to which this survey was sent. Again, thank you.