70 Progressive Studies for the Modern Bass Trombonist

This comprehensive method includes every conceivable aspect of jazz bass performance. It begins with the teaching of the basics using illustrations of hand positions basic theory the first position how to read music fingering accelerated fingerboard studies a fingerboard note location chart to the 12th fret four-string studies rhythm studies syncopated rhythms and dotted notes. The book then introduces the second through seventeenthposition scale and arpeggio studies accelerated fingerings using two-octave scales and various arpeggios chord applications rhythm patterns extension fingerings and harmonic minor and harmonized major scales using diatonic7th chords. Part IV consists of theory for the bassists chord construction relating chord symbols and numbers and the harmonized major natural harmonic and ascending (jazz) melodic minor scales. Diagrams of 26 chords withthe transposition charts using 'G' and 'C' fingerings are included. Each progression covers many playing styles encountered by the modern bassist including: walking 2-beat syncopated rhythms(funk) Latin bebop changes pop-rock blues traditional blues deadened-string technique funk playing plus full chord progressions within tunes. Chords are suggested for the very diverse bass lines syncopated patterns scales and arpeggios. Written instandard notation with chord diagrams.

Chris Allen's hugely successful Progressive Studies for Clarinet share the same aims as these: to provide students with instructive material written in a modern style to supplement existing though more traditional pieces. Thirty studies ranging through grades 1 - 6.

A collection designed to assist the player/student in moving from the tenor trombone to the bass trombone including valve positions and development of pedal notes required for today's bass trombone repertoire. Includes: 60 studiesin the use of F attachment; 10 studies in pedal notes; circle of keys scale studies.

Dr. Charles Colin’s “100 Original Warm-ups” progresses from intermediate to more advanced levels of difficulty. These studies take the student through long tones, lip slurs and trills, as well as interval and flexibility exercises. This book is extremely useful for players of all levels, for regular studio use, and in lessons with students of all ages. This book is a part of the Charles Colin Complete Method, a set of 7 books written to cover all areas of study for the modern trombone player.