Technic Today, Part 3: Trombone Book

Technic Today Part 3 offers precisely targeted exercises that reinforce the tricky slide positions and articulation patterns trombone students encounter in Band Today Part Three without feeling disconnected from actual musical use. Ployhar's pedagogical approach builds facility in a logical sequence rather than presenting isolated technical drills, so your students experience progress they can immediately apply in their band literature.

Purposeful and straightforward. These pages prioritize clear skill building over flashy writing, with exercises that feel genuinely connected to the musical demands your student is facing in rehearsal rather than abstract technique for its own sake.

Trombone students working through Band Today Part Three who need focused technical reinforcement beyond their main method book. This supplement fits advanced-intermediate players who are building secure slide technique and want structured exercises that directly support their concert band repertoire.

• Focus on consistent air support through slide extensions; these exercises reward steady breath control more than speed.
• Practice the articulation patterns slowly with a mirror to ensure your embouchure stays centered as you work through position shifts.
• Record yourself working through a full page, then listen back to identify which passages need slower practice before increasing tempo.

Assign pages alongside corresponding units in Band Today Part Three to ensure your trombones master the technical foundation before applying those skills in sectional rehearsals. The 28-page format works well for weekly supplemental practice without overwhelming students who are also managing full band repertoire.

• Secure slide positioning in all registers
• Consistent articulation across partial changes
• Legato and staccato articulation control
• Intonation awareness in extended positions
• Technical endurance in mid-range passages