Chapter 9: Reccomended Listening
IN THIS LESSON:
Listen to some examples of GREAT Trombone playing and get some inspiration!
Learn about some recommended method books that can help advance your playing.
Congratulations on making it to the final chapter!
This course has only scratched the surface of the Trombone and it is up to you to continue your growth as a player! One way to help develop your playing is to listen to outstanding examples to help you develop your ear for great sound. Here are some recommended artists to get you started. I encourage you to utilize the fantastic resource that is the internet to dive deeper into your Trombone listening journey!
While listening, try to think critically about what you are hearing. Why do these professionals sound the way that they do? What makes their sound different than yours, and how can you work to sound more like them?
Northwestern Trombone Choir, Fanfare by Michael Terry
Wycliffe Gordon, We're Still Here/He's Alright by Wycliffe Gordon
SLIDE MONSTERS featuring Eijiro Nakagawa, Joseph Alessi, Marshall Gilkes, Brandt Attema, "Trisense" by Eijiro Nakagawa
Melodious Etudes for Trombone
Christian Lindberg, Czardas by Vittorio Monti
Joe Alessi with Columbus State Wind Ensemble, Visions of Light by Eric Ewazen
Columbus State University Trombone Choir, 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky
Method Books
Arban’s Method Book
The Brass Gym
