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Learning in the Treble or Bass Clef
This is an often pondered question for Beginner Trombonists but an important one to get right from the outset. Many teachers will ask (or should ask) their trombone students whether they want to learn the treble or bass clef. This can be decided by the teacher if the student does not know, but...
A Versatile Instrument Demands a Versatile Player
I have long been a trombonist in pursuit of excellence in the performance of both jazz and classical styles of music. I therefore have a great interest in performing challenging and entertaining ‘crossover’ repertoire, that is in this case, solo music made up of contrasting styles. For the sake...
Mental Practice is NOT Mental (It's Very Useful)
Practice is a problem. There are a very, very select few who have been granted the inestimable gift of actually enjoying practising - those few I have to (grudgingly) worship. I certainly enjoy it when it's going well, but if it's going badly, my required 3 hours of technical exercises feel like...
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Thoughtful Trombone playing
My advice is to appreciate all genres of music, and never restrict yourself to one style or method of playing.
Daily Technique
For more advanced players who are looking to improve their technique may I recommend the book "Circuit Training" by Peter Gane as published by Warwick Music. I have found this book to include all basic (and some more advanced) technique that enables me to carry on with my day to day playing...
Practising in the mind
One important aspect of practising for any brass player is that of mentally practising the notes before playing them. It is always a good idea to try and play the notes in your head before attempting to play them out loud. This will ensure that the first time you play the music it will be...
Marco Bordogni 43 Bel Canto Studies
I would recommend the book Marco Bordogni 43 Bel Canto Studies to any trombonist of Grade 7 Upwards. These Lyrical Studies can really improve many aspects of playing including tone, legato playing, lip flexibility and general musicality. I personally like this book because unlike many study...