These excellent studies are the next step for students who have completed the advanced level method for their instrument. The full-page etudes in this series, key-centered and supported by scale and arpeggio exercises, take the student to that next level of performance wherein their accumulated skills allow them to play full-length performance pieces with a high level of musicianship and competence. As such, many states include these pieces in their all-state audition lists.
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These studies are intended to supplement or follow any elementary method. A series of short etudes designed to improve technique and musicianship.
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A collection designed to assist the player/student in moving from the tenor trombone to the bass trombone including valve positions and development of pedal notes required for today's bass trombone repertoire. Includes: 60 studies in the use of F attachment; 10 studies in pedal notes; circle of keys scale studies.
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A volume of calisthenic exercises compiled to assist in the muscle development used in the playing the trombone. Exercises are broken into four sections: (1) Attack and tone placement; (2) Slow Slurs; (3) Flexibility; (4) Scales and Arpeggios.
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Do-It-Yourself Trombone is a fun way to get started playing on your own. Using excerpts from over 160 well-known songs from the Beatles and Disney to Elvis and Taylor Swift, you will be given step-by-step instructions on what you need to know to get started and sounding like a pro in no time. Includes audio tracks for demonstration, plus video instruction by trombone teacher Matthew Shephard.
This book includes everything you need to know, including: how to put the trombone together; reading music on the staff; playing notes; developing your sound; instrument care; demonstration audio tracks; video instruction and demonstration; trombone talk: specific hints just for trombone players; toolboxes: the tools you need to keep growing on your instrument.
The price of this book includes access to audio and video online, for download or streaming, using the unique code found inside. Includes PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right–available exclusively from Hal Leonard.
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Vincent Cichowicz (1927-2006) was a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1952-1974 and a faculty member at Northwestern University from 1959-1998. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential brass pedagogues of the 20th century. These studies represent the core principles of Cichowicz's teaching. All music included in this book has been recorded by Tim Higgins (Principal Trombone, San Francisco Symphony) and Toby Oft (Principal Trombone, Boston Symphony Orchestra). The price of this book includes access to these demonstration audio tracks online for download or streaming, using the My Library code on page 1. The audio tracks include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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Easy Improvisation is a great way to learn the basics of improvising, on your own, with friends, or with the whole band! Musicians are given guidance to play along in parts, to play along with written-out solos, or to improvise on their own. The audio tracks include demonstration of the music on the page, or just the background rhythms and chords. 30 different styles are included: rock 'n' roll, hip-hop, jazz, EDM, country, Bossa Nova, calypso, cha-cha, reggae, and more. Use sample solos and other tips to start improvising today!
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The ULTIMATE self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs and a professional-quality CD with 76 full-demo tracks. This series can be used by students who want to teach themselves, or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CD. This pack includes: how to assemble & care for the instrument, producing a sound, reading music notation and rhythms, fingering chart, glossary of musical terms, and much more. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of trombone music! Includes over 70 great songs and examples.
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This chart includes advice on instrument care, notation guide and a photo/diagram of the instrument.
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This top-rated collection of solo literature from the celebrated Rubank catalog is known by teachers and students everywhere. Each edition offers a superb variety of solos customized for that instrument. Most state solo/ensemble contest lists include several solos from this collection. This item (accompaniment CD) includes full performance and accompaniment only tracks (all pieces) and tempo adjustment software (most pieces).
Also available:
• Solo Book (HL04471790)
• Piano Accompaniment Book (HL04471800)
• Solo Book with Online Media (Performance/Accompaniment Recordings (stream or download) and Printable Piano Accompaniments) (HL04002522)
Contents: Allegro Vivace from Concerto for Trombone (Rimsky-Korsakov) • Après un Rêve (After a Dream) (Faure) • Canzonetta (Mozart) • Concerto in F Minor (Lauga) • Concerto Miniature (Ostransky) • Crépuscule (Twilight) (Faure) • Love Thoughts (Pryor) • Morceau de Concours (Missa) • Prelude and Fanfaronade (Koepke) • Sarabande and Vivace (Handel) • Solo de Concert (Dubois) • Thème de Concours (Clérisse) • Two Spanish Dances (Ostransky) • Valse Sentimentale (Tchaikovsky).
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This is the second volume in a progressive series of three study books that takes the young player from beginner to accomplished musician. It is carefully tailored for each instrument and introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing point and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges.
Also available: Starter Studies (Volume 1) – 44004898-44004907; Super Studies (Volume 3) – 44005082-44005090 MORE»
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