Trombone Course

Learn a little about the history of the Trombone and understand the parts of the Trombone. Learn some recommendations for instruments and mouthpieces.

Learn the proper way to open your case and how to assemble/disassemble your Trombone. Learn how to keep your instrument clean and in good shape and what materials you will need to do so.

Learn the proper way to hold your trombone in both the right and left hand. Then learn the proper sitting and standing posture for optimal playing.

Learn the proper way to approach band-breathing necessary for playing the Trombone.

Learn the proper way to form your embouchure and create your first buzz and sound on the instrument. Learn how to articulate so that your sound can start clearly.

Learn your first five notes on the Trombone

Learn four more notes to help you build some major scales!

Learn how your Trombone slide works and the positions of the slide. Utilize the slide chart to understand the 7 positions.

Learn how to develop your sound on the Trombone.

Learn how to tune the Trombone and the best pitches for tuning.

Learn the pitch tendencies on the Trombone and how to adjust these issues.

Learn the difference between a regular tenor trombone and an “F-Attachment” Trombone and how to use one.

Learn about the very common member of the Trombone family, the Bass Trombone.

Learn some artists and ensembles to listen to, which can help improve your concept of sound. Learn some method books to help take you to the next level!