Teach Me Trombone
Trombone Method Books
Using method books like those listed below will help you learn valuable skills on the trombone and you will improve at a faster rate than if you just played your school band music. You can find many of these books on the Amazon.com website, or Peppermusic.com. You should also check your local music store for method books. You might save money on the cost of shipping. It is recommended that you also seek out a private teacher to help you learn.
Rubank Elementary and Intermediate Method by Newell H Long
Daily Routines for Tennor Trombone by David Vining
Trombone Technique by Dennis Wick
Daily Drills and Technical Studies for Trombone by Max Schlossberg
Studies in Legato for Trombone by Reginald Fink
The Art of Trombone playing by Edward Kleinhammer
Melodious Etudes for Trombone Book 1 by Joannes Rochut
Rubank Selected Studies by H. Voxman
First Book of Practical Studies for Trombone by Gerald Bordner
J.B. Arban Complete Method for Trombone and Euphonium by Joseph Alessi
Selected Duets for Trombone/Euphonium Volume 1 by H. Voxman
Forty Progressive Etudes for Trombone by Sigmund Hering
Sixty Selected studies for Trombone Book 1 by C. Kopprasch
Remington Warm Up Studies for Trombone by Donald Hunsberger
Introducing the Alto Clef and the Tenor Clef (Two volumes) by Riginald H. Fink
Examples from two method books
This elementary Rubank Method book is best if you are just starting out on the trombone.
The Rubank Method includes three books, Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Recommended Beginning and Intermediate Solos for Trombone
Learning a solo is a lot of fun and should be part of your practice routine. Ask your band teacher about solo and ensemble festivals in your area. Listed below are some suggested solos at various levels.
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Andante & Allegro
Arietta & Allegro
Arioso from Cantata # 156
Concert Rondo
Elegy by Mipp II
Evening in the Country
First Solos for Trombone
Hasse Suite
Lyric Interlude
March of Marionette
Polka Caprice
Prelude and Minuet
Ruby
Saraband
Six Studies in English Folk Song
Sonatina
Ropartz/ Shapiro
W.A. Mozart/Powell
J.S. Bach/Kent
W.A. Mozart/Ernst
Berstein/Henry Smith
Bartok/Floyd Harris
Henry Smith
Johann Hasse/Gower
Clair Johnson
Grounod/Walters
Jaroslave Cimera
Corelli/Powell
Vandercook
Handel/Gower
Ralph Van Williams
W.A. Mozart/Ernst
Carl Fisher
Southern
Carl Fisher
Kendor
Schirmer
Ludwig
Schirmer
Rubank
Rubank
Rubank
Alfred
Southern
Rubank
Rubank
Schirmer
Kendor
Listening to other trombone players is a great way to motivate yourself to practice your trombone. Here is a list of some excellent players to help inspire you.
Joseph Alessi, Classical
John Allred, Jazz
Ron Barron, Classical
Blair Bollinger, Classical
Michael Davis, Jazz
John Fedchock, Jazz
Jay Friedman, Classical
Scott Hartman, Classical
Donald Knaub, Classical
Christian Lindbert, Classical
James Markey, Classical
Delfeayo Marsalis, Jazz
Andy Martin, Jazz
Scott Richfield, Jazz
Ralph Sauer, Classical
Dee Stewart, Classical
Alain Trudel, Classical
Charles Vernon, Classical
Harry Watters, Jazz
Nils Wogram, Jazz
Larry Zalkind, Classical
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