Student's Essential Studies for Trombone

Description

Trombone — It is a pleasure to compile a book filled with musical etudesthat have stood the test of time. All of these etudes wereselected specifically for this collection. Performers andeducators all over the world use these etudes to developskills in all areas of trombone playing.These etudes are intended for the intermediate toadvanced trombonist. The collection is divided into threesections; parts of all three sections could be put togetherto form a daily routine. Section One includes pieces forwarm-up, scales, articulations, and other fundamentalpractice. Section Two includes etudes that focus ondeveloping skills in lyrical playing. Section Three includesmore technical studies.Focus on three basic principles throughout the preparationand performance of each etude: rhythm, sound, and style.If any one of these elements of music is missing, then themusic is not complete. Be sure to play each etude withbeauty and precision, a great rhythmic feel, as well asmusical passion. Be able to play each one with differentstyles, fluidly. Take ownership of each and every one ofthese etudes and exercises; practice them consistentlyuntil you make them truly your own. This diverse collection of 42 etudes for the advancing trombone student contains the most essential studies providing challenges and repertoire to develop tone, technical facility, range, flexibility, and musical concepts. Selected, edited, and arranged by Tom Brantley, the book includes core etudes from Arban, Fink, Shuebruk, and Rochut, among others. Everything the developing trobmone player needs in one book.