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Alternate Positions (And How to Use Them)

By David Mathie • June 01, 2021

In the brass family, alternate fingerings are rarely needed and rarely used, with the exception of the trombone. On our instrument, alternate positions are of vital importance and make it possible for us to have technical facility approaching that of the valved brass.

Warm-up for Young Trombonists

By Linda Leonard • December 08, 2020 in The Practice Room

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Emergency Vehicle Blues by The Big Bad Bones: A Review

By Ben Bruflat • July 12, 2021 in Recordings
If you're a trombone player, a jazz musician, or just somebody looking for a good time, track down this product by the The Big Bad Bones as soon as possible. You won't be disappointed!

Hear and Now: A Review

By Peter Madsen • May 26, 2021 in Recordings
Hear and Now is Presence, Vision, Passion, Inspiration, Reflection, Dialoge, Evolution, Action, Change.

Trombone Concerto by Todd Goodman: A Review

By Peter Fielding • May 13, 2021 in Literature
Winner of the British Trombone Society's 2011-2012 Concerto Composition Competition, Dr. Todd Goodman's Trombone Concerto serves as a fine contribution to advanced contemporary solo trombone repertoire.

Four Baßposaune Concertos from the Early Romantic Era 1820-1830: A Review

By Chris Waage • March 01, 2021 in Recordings
The recording reviewed is of four early Romantic concertos for bass trombone performed on period-correct instruments by Aldo Caterina, bass trombone, and Giovanni Sabella, piano.

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