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Unaccompanied. These fifteen bass trombone etudes were written with the sober thought that, when you can play them, you can also play anything else written for this beautiful instrument! Among the selections you will find; a delightful jazz waltz; oodles of flexibility challenges; triple and double tonguing; the slow blues; a pretty ballad; and many other musical traps that you will thoroughly enjoy.

Unaccompanied. 56 original etudes by Tommy Pederson, foremost authority on the art of playing the trombone

Includes 24 Vocalises adapted from the 120 Vocalises for voice and piano (piano part available separately)

Includes 24 Vocalises adapted from the 120 Vocalises for voice and piano (piano part to accompany solo instruments)

The prime objective of this book is that of fostering reading ability in the young student. It should be used as supplementary material or as a second method. Range and ryhthms are extended gradually throughout the book, and the keys used are thought to be those often used in school music.

This book of original exercises is the sequel to the first book in this series. The etudes are a mixture of the rhythmic pattern and solo type. Problems of rhythm, technic, and range are dealt with logically and progressively and with ample preparation. In the case of the trombone, special emphasis was placed on writing exercises which would allow economy of slide movement through the use of substitute positions. The book is intended to be supplemental in nature and should be a value to the student by supplying additional material in certain developmental areas encountered in the student's regular method book.

40 Progressive Studies for Trombone BC or TC. Following on from Starter Studies, this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument, Skilful Studies introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing points and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges. New notes are introduced in a gradual and logical manner; woodwind players are taken into their second octave, learning to cross the ‘break’ as smoothly as possible. Grade 4-5

Philip Sparke’s Starter Studies is the first volume of a progressive series of study books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician.This collection of 65 studies offers a choice of starting note to suit individual tastes and carefully introduces new musical elements, such as articulation, dynamics and key signatures in a structured progression to speed the learning process. Grade 2

These studies are intended to supplement, or to follow any elementary method. A series of short etudes designed to improve technique and musicianship. AB Grade1-5

Unaccompanied Bass Trombone or E flat Bass. Duration 5:52 AB Grade 6-8

Trombone & Piano. Optional CD available separately

Optional CD only. CD contains rhythm section accompaniment. Price including VAT £12.95 only.