Today, the trombone family has grown wide with variants including tenor and alto trombones, as well as valve-equipped bass trombones.

$19.96, $18.95 Click here to purchase “70 Progressive Studies for the Modern Bass Trombonist” at Amazon. Romeo and Juliet Suite No. Six Studies in English Folksong arranged... $22.99 By signing up you consent with the terms in our Privacy Policy. This is one of the first books written with the double trigger bass trombone in mind, and covers the use of a few different possible valve tunings. In this post we’ll be looking at some of the best bass trombone method books available. • Customers opting to group items into as few shipments as possible will enjoy FREE Budget Shipping on their entire order.

My only criticism is that the book spends too much time looking at the use of the valve in the upper register, something hardly ever required in performance. In a similar vein to the Ostrander book, this method is aimed at tenor trombonists who are moving to bass trombone. The Greenhoe GC5 is a true classic, designed in the style of an early to mid 20th century bass trombone. While no trombone is a particularly high-voiced instrument, the bass trombone is especially low in the register, and that gives it a unique quality that makes it an important element in rounding out the sound of the whole band or orchestra. • We reserve the right to discontinue or change FREE Budget Shipping at any time. $25.64, $27.95 43 Bel Canto Studies for Tuba or Bass Tr... $25.95

Nevertheless, this is still an excellent tutor for the use of both valves. The Aharoni method also includes sections discussing the development of the bass trombone and the pros and cons of each valve tuning system. Simply choose FREE Budget Delivery as your shipping method during checkout. A semi-open wrap gives this intermediate level bass trombone a smoother airflow and open sound. Featuring a two-piece bell with unsoldered rim, The GC5 is incredibly responsive and vibrant. A nickel-silver outer slide promotes added durability along with a redesigned case makes this the perfect Advantage trombone. It thoroughly covers everything from learning the F-attachment onwards and can be used effectively by everyone from beginners to professionals. The compact trombone allows beginning students to play certain notes without having to extend the slide beyond their reach. • Digital Print products and Gift Certificates do not count towards the order minimum of $35. • Budget Delivery takes 1-2 weeks for mainland and 2-3 weeks for Alaska/Hawaii to arrive after we have mailed your order. In a big band, a well projected bass bone can cut through the whole band as much as a lead trumpet. All Rights Reserved. It also only looks at use of the F-attachment. How to Play: the D Major Scale on Trombone, New Arrangement Available – Kyrie (de Févin/Divitis), Transcription: J. J. Johnson’s solo on ‘My Funny Valentine’, Trombone Break from Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite (Entr’acte), Quick Tips – Crabwise Scales for Scale Familiarity, Practice Tips: Effective Practice Using The Pomodoro Technique, Double Valve (side by side): Second valve in flat E, in Eb, and in D, In line: Bb – F – G – Eb, Bb – F – Gb – D, and long tuning slide on 2nd valve. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Allen Ostrander: Method for Bass Trombone (and F attachment for Tenor Trombone) Originally published in 1948 after teaching a bass trombone student at Julliard, this is one of the first study books aimed specifically at the bass trombone. Your email address will not be published. Whether you're getting ready to join the school band, take a jazz solo, or fall in with the ska crowd, you can find the trombone that's right for you right here on Reverb. George Curran, Bass Trombone, New York Philharmonic. Custom Xeno Tenor Trombones with F Attachment; 20th Anniversary Iimited Model.