![]() Tenor trombonists can ignore the positions using the second valve (marked or ), as well as the F-attachment positions (marked V) if playing a straight instrument. The overtone series chart provides comprehensive information about available alternate positions. There is a wide selection of pedal tone and flexibility exercises in the member’s section – it is part of the largest collection of original trombone content on the web. Only the most commonly used positions are listed here, in order of preference. Marshall Gilkes is Olympic champion in instant trombone deep diving. Here is what happens if you become too good at pedal tones. This exercise is great for all brass instruments, sheet music is provided in bass clef (c) treble clef (Bb) for undisclosed tiny brass instruments with trombone-envy. The idea is not to play it as fast as possible but with good control and sound. When the response in the low range improves, I suggest that you try using a metronome. Go Here for the slide position chart for a tenor clef trombone with an F attachment trigger. Go Here for the slide position chart for a treble clef standard straight trombone. Go Here for the slide position chart for a treble clef trombone with an F attachment trigger. If you have trouble getting the pedal tones started, it might be a good idea to play this exercise rubato without a metronome. Go Here for the slide position chart for a bass trombone Bb-F-Gb. If you feel that this exercise improves your playing immediately – remember that there is NO reason you shouldn’t play and sound like that ALL THE TIME!!! And it’s rarely about the lips, just the air. Does it feel and sound different (better)? If it does feel and sound better then play this exercise daily for a week or two, and then get back to it once a week or so. Learning and mastering the use of alternate slide positions can lead to huge benefits in your technique when playing the trombone. To check yourself, play a legato etude or a jazz ballad before you try this exercise, and try the same etude/ballad again afterward. If you only play pedal tones for 10-15 minutes, you might start to modify the embouchure a bit and then the normal range can feel a bit weird. When I practice pedal tones, I make sure to mix it with playing in the normal range as well. Lip Setting 8 'Octaves' Lip Setting 7 'Sevenths' Notes are very flat. This loosens up your chest and stomach, which allows your diaphragm to fill up with more air and helps you inhale faster. Always maintain a firm grip on the trombone with your left hand, even as you relax your right hand. It will probably take 10-15 minutes to run through properly. Relax your right-hand grip and shoulders. ![]() This exercise is a great way to open up your sound and make sure that the airflow is free and effective. The problem is airflow or the lack of it.
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