Student Instrumental Course: Tunes for Trombone Technic, Level I: Trombone Book

This book cuts straight to what beginning trombonists need: accessible melodies that reinforce fundamental technique without sacrificing musicality. The 32-page format respects the attention span and physical demands of young brass players while building real progress.

Straightforward and encouraging. The tunes are designed to be playable from the start, giving young trombonists the satisfaction of making music while their embouchure and position control are still developing.

Beginning trombonists in elementary band programs, whether learning in group instruction or private lessons. This book serves students who need structured, melodic material that builds foundational technique at a realistic pace.

• Establish a consistent embouchure anchor point before moving through positions; return to the same starting position between each exercise to build muscle memory.
• Work through each tune at a slower tempo first, prioritizing clean position changes over speed.
• Use the recorded accompaniment (if available separately) to maintain steady pulse and hear how your line sits in an ensemble context.
• Mark the positions above each note in pencil during the first read-through to eliminate hesitation during performance.

Use this as the primary technical foundation for beginning trombone students throughout the school year. Pair it with band repertoire at the same level to reinforce position reading and intonation concepts in a musical context.

• Position reading and muscle memory across first, second, and third positions
• Sustained tone production and breath control
• Slide coordination and clean position changes
• Reading rhythmic patterns and simple melodic lines in bass clef
• Intonation awareness and embouchure stability