Basic Techniques For The Double Valve Bass Trombone is a method by Allen Ostrander for the Double Valve Bass Trombone. Written in English it includes much advice and instruction to obtain the best sonority while gaining in speed and agility. The positioning is part of the legend in the book and each lesson is followed by some direct applications and exercises. This method is recognised as one of the best to acquire the best technique of the instrument: it is a must-have for those willing to gain in technique and skills. Allen Ostrander (1909-1994) is an American trombonist who played innumerous orchestras including National Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic.

Provides everything you need for teaching the trombone. Its unique approach develops general musical skills througha programme of quality solo and ensemble music with additional CD.

Trombone B.C.-Following the great success of Look Listen and Learn  Michiel Oldenkamp and Jaap Kastelein are now focussing their attention on teaching material that can be used in both instrumental lessons and the class band or wind ensemble. They have developed in close collaboration with professionals from the class band scene music schools and academies in the Netherlands and Germany a completely new method for young wind players and percussionists aged eight and above. Learning Music Together is a combined method for instrumental lessons and class bands. Instrumental technique is introduced and developed in the student books and this supports thelearning pathway for the class band. The emphasis in the class band pieces is on playing together group dynamics general musical education and having fun making music together. Integrating these two components produces the complete method. The extensive website offers all kinds of supplementary materials such as demos and accompaniment tracks for all pieces additional playing material and instructional videos. The logical structure with carefully planned skill progression and child-friendly layout ensures that this method will prove to be motivating for students teachers and conductors.

French professional trombonist André Lafosse (1890-1975) was a professor at the Paris Conservatoire during the early 20th Century. His Complete Method of Slide Trombone is compiled from a wealth of experience and expertise. With detailed instruction in French English German and Spanish the second volume is immediately accessible to all aspiring trombonists. Volume two of Complete Method of Slide Trombone comprises exercises in scales arpeggios chromaticism and ornaments. Exercises and studies are based on pre-composed works by much-loved composers including J. S. Bach Rameau and Mozart. Suitable for intermediate to advanced level Trombone players Lafosse's second volume of Complete Method of Slide Trombone is essential to the progression of technique to a high standard.

Free To Solo is a unique publication designed to be a fun play-along book for students who want to enjoy soloing freely instead of having to cope with too many scale changes. With interesting heads and long open sections the tunes encourage creativity over the inspiring contemporary material. Free to Solo is suitable for intermediate students seeking a challenge as well as more advanced players requiring additional material to explore.On the included CD there are 'minus one' tracks to play along with as well as complete performance versions of all the instruments in the series (Alto / Tenor sax Flute / Violin Clarinet Trumpet Guitar andTrombone) so that the reader can draw upon different interpretations of the improvised material.

I Used to Play Trombone is a new book for adults looking to get back into playing the Trombone and will help jumpstart their memory and comfort with music. Its no. 1 goal is to get people re-acquainted with their instrument by providing them with types of music they want to play like pop jazz and classic tunes rather than etudes. The book contains a CD with audio MP3 files of complete performances of most songs plus accompaniment-only versions. The CD also contains printable PDFs of piano parts for practice or performance opportunities. It’s just the push former players need to fall back in love with the Trombone again!

C. Paul Herfurth. Specially arranged edition of the well-known tutor arranged for treble clef trombone.

Conceived for beginners and written in 1921 André Lafosse’s Complete method of Slide Trombone – Volume 1 is an introductory method with comments and explanation for Slide Trombone. Including various exercises and studies this complete method will also guide the player with the right positions to adopt and direct him to produce a clean sound on the instrument. Complete method of Slide Trombone has been written in three volumes the first two in 1921 and the last one in 1946 and the Bass Trombone is covered in an appendix of three pages. André Lafosse (1890-1975) was aTrombonist and a professor at Paris Conservatoire. He also composed a suite for brass quintet called 'Suite Breve' and recorded with Stravinsky.

With its extensive and diverse repertoire this tutorial allows you as a trombonist to access the best of what classical music has to offer. If you choose to work with this tutorial you will not only broaden your musical horizon and improve your playing technique but indeed enjoy performing all kinds of masterpieces on your own trombone.All the great composers are featured ? with one or even several of their works with concerts symphonies and sonatas with lieder arias and overtures with Renaissance dances orchestral pieces waltzes and ballets but also with instrumentals such as preludes nocturnes etudes marches gymnopedies and much more. And inorder not to lose your enthusiasm while practicing each score is accompanied by 2 audio-recordings which you will find on the mp3 CD attached to the tutorial. In the first recording the trombone-part is played along to the corresponding accompaniment. In the second only the backing track (the accompaniment) can be heard which gives you the possibility of taking up the score yourself.In total you are invited to enjoy 174 recordings which add up to more than 6 hours of musical practice!

Trombone T.C.-Following the great success of Look Listen and Learn  Michiel Oldenkamp and Jaap Kastelein are now focussing their attention on teaching material that can be used in both instrumental lessons and the class band or wind ensemble. They have developed in close collaboration with professionals from the class band scene music schools and academies in the Netherlands and Germany a completely new method for young wind players and percussionists aged eight and above. Learning Music Together is a combined method for instrumental lessons and class bands. Instrumental technique is introduced and developed in the student books and this supports thelearning pathway for the class band. The emphasis in the class band pieces is on playing together group dynamics general musical education and having fun making music together. Integrating these two components produces the complete method. The extensive website offers all kinds of supplementary materials such as demos and accompaniment tracks for all pieces additional playing material and instructional videos. The logical structure with carefully planned skill progression and child-friendly layout ensures that this method will prove to be motivating for students teachers and conductors.

The Trombone Prep Test is an ideal introduction to the ABRSM exam experience: it gives students a goal to work towards and a certificate on the day ? something to be really proud of. The test covers many elements that beginner trombonists will be working on including pitch time tone and performance. This Trombone Prep Test book has exciting new pieces easy to follow instructions listening games and entertaining illustrations. Preparing for your Trombone Prep Test has never been more fun!

In this comprehensive DVD master teacher and performer John Timmins guides you through all the basics to play the Trombone. Specially designed for the very beginner it's a quick and fun way to learn the parts and assembly of the instrument breathing and posture and the essentials of producing a good tone. Includes:Assembly and maintenanceProducing soundMusic readingPlaying songs with a backup bandLearn at your own pace and open the door to the world of trombone music!

Jazz Play-Along Volume 6-10 Jazz Classics with simplified and easy changes for B Flat E Flat and C Instruments. Play along CD for improvisation study and performance.Choice of backing tracks:Full stereo rhythm section.Split track with melody Removable Bass and Piano.Easy to read authentic Lead Sheets.