Upfront Melodic Studies for Trombone Online

Aimed at the early trombonist and euphonium student. Musical development from Introductory to Grade 2.

Keys in Use – F major Bb major Eb major. Tempi – Andante to Allegro ma non troppo. Time signatures – 2 4, 3 4 , and 4 4 (8 8). Range – Low a to Middle C by progressive steps. Intervals – Up to a 4th. Slurs – Only in place for Euphonium or Baritone. Dynamics – From ‘mp’ to ‘f’ only. Designed out are 6th and 7th positions, and semi-quavers and dotted quavers. Designed in are comfortable intervals ranging up to a 4th. Note values – Quavers to the semi-breve (with occasional use of the triplet).

… Fanfare • Hymnus • Bells • Tug of War • Little Suite • Quick March • Swing Along • Blues–Like • Get Counting! • Slow Melody • Little Waltz • Hornpipe