• singing small segments when stuck and consistently missing only
  • sight read to find trouble spots
  • use the nose breath to avoid unsetting embouchure
  • take care not to breathe on every 8th note rest (when not needed)
  • the last 8th note before a downward interval should be as long as possible
  • no dips in the air before a downward interval
  • look one note beyond as your target
  • when moving up look one note before the shift as your target
  • connect with a crescendo when moving up or down
  • crescendo into a subito piano
  • decrescendo into a subito forte