Helpful Suggestions

Sound: This piece has a range of low A to open G. You can find the fingerings here. It is marked forte. Breathe deeply and remember to play with a firm embouchure to produce a nice, focused tone.

Rhythm: Your time signature is two-four time, which means that there are two beats in a measure and the quarter note is equal to one beat. Playing along with MetronomeBot's talking metronome in duple meter will help you maintain a steady tempo.
The note values consist of eighth notes, quarter notes, quarter rests, and a half note. Use your metronome and tap your foot to the beat.

Melody: This piece consists of 4, four-measure phrases. Each two measures is connected with by a slur. Be sure to tongue in the appropriate places and breathe where it is marked.

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