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T-I-P-P-S for Bands: Tone * Intonation * Phrasing * Precision * Style: Trombone Book

T-I-P-P-S for Bands: Tone * Intonation * Phrasing * Precision * Style: Trombone Book

For Developing a Great Band and Maintaining High Playing Standards

By Nilo W. Hovey

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The title of the book, T-I-P-P-S is formed by the initial letters of the words tone, intonation, phrasing, precision, and style. It is usable with individuals, class lessons, or a full band. Players can concentrate on improving performance with little or no playing problems involved. It is usable as a warm-up book and a technic book.

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Additional Details
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 28
ISBN10: 0-7692-2851-8
ISBN13: 978-0-7692-2851-8
UPC: 029156177565
SKU: 00-EL01470
Instrumentation: Trombone

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About the Author: Nilo W. Hovey

Nilo W. Hovey built his career around a fundamental belief: that brass players improve fastest when they work on the fundamentals that matter. His pedagogical writing reflects decades of experience in band rooms, where he observed that isolated technical problems often dissolve when students focus on tone production, intonation accuracy, phrasing control, rhythmic precision, and stylistic awareness.

Why we love this

This book cuts through the noise by isolating exactly what matters in brass playing: the fundamentals that separate solid section sounds from exceptional ones. Rather than asking trombonists to work through exercise after exercise, Hovey builds a focused curriculum around five core elements, making it equally valuable as a warm-up routine and as targeted skill work.

What to expect

Efficient and direct. Each exercise zeroes in on one aspect of playing without unnecessary complexity, allowing musicians to focus mentally and physically on what they're trying to achieve rather than navigating complicated passages or unfamiliar styles.

Who it's for

Trombonists at all levels within a concert band setting, from developing high school players to experienced college musicians seeking systematic improvement. Directors can use it with entire sections, small groups, or individuals, depending on rehearsal goals and time available.

How to get the most out of it

  • Use this as your daily warm-up before full band rehearsal; the exercises prepare tone and intonation without fatiguing players before ensemble work begins.
  • Work through one T-I-P-P-S concept per rehearsal week so students understand the target before attempting a fix.
  • Assign specific sections to individual players or small groups during sectionals to address particular intonation or style issues.
  • Record short passages and have trombonists listen back; ear training reinforces the tone and precision work happening on the page.

How to use it

Integrate this during your opening 10 to 15 minutes of rehearsal as a structured warm-up that doubles as skill-building work. The modular design also makes it ideal for sectional rehearsals, where you can target the area that most directly addresses your band's current sound priorities.

Skills your students will build

  • Tone production and resonance on the trombone
  • Intonation accuracy and adjustment across the range
  • Phrasing shape and musical expression
  • Rhythmic precision and articulation clarity
  • Style consistency within section and ensemble

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