Bass trombonists have always had difficulty finding good methods and resources to learn from, probably because of the comparative newness of the modern double valve instrument when compared to other brass especially the tenor trombone. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. In this post well be looking at some of the best bass trombone method books available. A fine and sensible method book which covers all aspects of. Georg kopprasch was the son of the bassoonist and composer wilhelm wenzel or wencelas kopprasch c. The title represents the fact in the year of the first editions publication, very few books were available for players who specialized on bass trombone.
Baritoneeuphonium method books sheet music at jw pepper. Ostrander melodious etudes for bass trombone low range. A comprehensive method book for the tenor trombonist wishing to learn the bass. Performance cd english, french and german edition arbans complete conservatory method for trumpet dover books on music carl fischer my first arban book for french horn five brass quintets.
Ellis has recently written and published a trombone method book called back to basics for trombone published by ls publications. Trombone sheet music, methods, supplements, and songbooks. Alto trombone anderson complete method for alto trombone v. The fattachment and bass trombone allen ostrander on. Survey of trombone method books and jazz transcription solo books i like to use. New method for bass trombone, 4th edition aharonis magnum opus is a collection of technical etudes designed for players of instruments with one or two valves. Bass trombone craft is designed as a progressive method targeted to high school or college trombone students but can also be useful for. Methodstudy books sort by featured price, low to high price, high to low alphabetically, az alphabetically, za date, old to new date, new to old best selling. Best in class, book 1 trombone by bruce pearson method. Aharoni new method for the modern bass trombone noga a fine and sensible method book which covers all aspects of the modern bass trombone, all of its possible tuning combinations, exercises, slide and valve fingering charts, etc.
New method for the modern bass trombone book, 1975. Lets play bass trombone henry adler publications the simplicity tutor for bb tenor slide trombone booset and hawkes textbooks everett. The etudes, lessons and commentaries within the over 200 pages of this impressive tome teach the trombone student intonation, agility, and musicianship. Back to basics for trombone texas bandmasters association. College level bass trombone repertoire douglas yeo.
The famous reynolds etudes for french horn edited for tuba. Book and music store for trombone improvisation and. The most frequently encountered trombones today are the tenor and bass, though as with other renaissance instruments such as the recorder, the trombone has been built in every size from piccolo to contrabass see pitch of brass instruments. In preparing this book on bass trombone, i felt that the proper. Sheet music alto saxophone method books baritone saxophone method books baritoneeuphonium method books bass clarinet method books bassoon method books clarinet method books flute method books french horn method books oboe method books percussion method books pianovocalguitar music tenor saxophone method books trombone method books trumpet. The book opens with a page or two on the basics positions, dailies, valve. Here are some key method books that every serious trombone student should have in hisher library. Written and updated by eliezer aharoni, bass trombonist of the jerusalem symphony orchestra, this method takes a methodical approach of. 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. It covers the instrument, its repertoire, the way it has been played, and the social, cultural, and aesthetic contexts within which it has developed. Slide trombone methods 1 slide trombone methods method books are especially important because they enshrine information about the way the idiom of the trombone was understood when they were written. A comprehensive workbook for bass trombone robertstanner. The aharoni new method for the modern bass trombone has become one of the favorite bass trombone methods.
Many other books present the player with a series of exercises and etudes in the alto clef, often with little or no instruction or commentary. A number of tenor trombone books have been adapted for bass trombone with varying degrees of success. Ive seen many books of technical studies but have yet to encounter one that builds technique in a way that is both methodical. Get the guaranteed lowest prices on trombone method books instruments at musicians friend. This is the first comprehensive study of the trombone in english. Koppraschs name is well known to trombonists as the composer of a celebrated book of etudes. With the specific books you mention, the arban is a cornet method, not trombone anyway, unless he wrote two and no one told me. A fine and sensible method book which covers all aspects of the modern bass trombone, all of its possible tuning combinations, exercises, slide and valve. Melodious etudes for trombone, book 1 has been reengraved, corrected by pedagogue alan raph, and. Bass trombone trombone sonata 1941 trombone and piano. The purpose of the treatise was to classify trombone method books and. New method for the modern bass trombone by eliezer aharoni, pub.
A modern guide for trombonists and other musicians kleinhammer. The best trombone books for beginners trombone tips. Shop and buy best in class, book 1 trombone sheet music. Sixty selected studies for trombone in two books by georg kopprasch, pub. Trombone books for young beginners easy winners peter lawrance. Learn how to play the trombone with the most popular methods around. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of trombone method books at guitar center. Method for bass trombone and fattachment for tenor trombone by allen ostrander, pub. The man who brought the trombone to the front of the band was also known as a great composer. While this catalog offers a wide range of trombone instruction books for concert bands, there are also plenty of choices for jazz trombonists too. Create musically satisfying material specifically designed to build bass trombone technique. Method books tagged trombone cherry classics music. As a trombone player i can attest that most trombone exercise books focus on improving particular technical abilities on the trombone, and the exercises dont necessarily transfer well even to valved brass instruments. Pedals are added to help ensure that there is no mouthpiece shift across the full range of the instrument and that the upper register is played relaxed.
In 1936, two of the finest trombonists of the day, charles randall and simone mantia, revised the method for trombone, creating. Sheet music alto saxophone method books baritone saxophone method books baritoneeuphonium method books bass clarinet method books bassoon method books clarinet method books flute method books french horn. Method for bass trombone by allen ostrander book sheet. Annotated guide to bass trombone literature the brass press 1978 out of print gregory. Revolutionary methods for learning and improving your trombone playing and improvisation. Method books tagged bass trombone cherry classics music. Bass trombone, tenor trombone sheet music book by allen ostrander. In 2000, trombonist and scholar benny sluchin published an edition of the 60 etudes, opus 5, and 60 etudes, opus 6, by georg kopprasch, adapted for trombone. Music from several genres including jazz, rock, pop, classical, folk, and standards. Easy winners is a great book that is full of popular tunes from stage, film and tv shows. Download and buy printable sheet music online at jw pepper. Early books devoted to the trombone explain something about the way the trombone sounded and was used, but eventually one sees evidence of.