Clef Studies

Material contained in this book will not only enable trombonists to acquaint them with the basic functions of reading the alto, tenor and bass clefs, but will also afford the opportunity to practice: Legato slurring, mixed meters, odd meters, sequential exercises, scale and arpeggio patterns, F attachment exercises. The realization of a true legato style is one of the trombonist's most cherished dreams; to further the student's progress in developing such a legato technique, the editor has cast many of the exercises formerly set in a straight forte tonguing style into an expressive legato setting. Thus, while the student is mastering the problems of changing clefs he/she may also be applying the soft tongue (dah) legato approach to the musical examples contained herein.