Sound Artistry Intermediate Method for Trombone

Sound Artistry supports musical growth, enhancing technical and expressive skills. Backed by collaborative partners and specialist teachers, this comprehensive book features lessons suitable for intermediate to advanced players with a focus on instrument-specific exercises---perfect for use after any method book to bridge the gap to instrument-specific conservatory methods. It emphasizes skill reinforcement, individual progress, and diverse exercises including scales, arpeggios, technical exercises, etudes, and duets.

This book progresses through various meters and every key and includes a detailed fingering chart. Elevate your musicianship, technique, and artistry with this valuable resource, part of the revolutionary Sound Innovations series.

Sound Artistry Intermediate Method for Trombone focuses on skills that all intermediate trombone players need to develop. Some highlights of the skills and concepts included are:

• Tone and intonation
• Natural slurs
• Against the grain concept
• F attachment usage
• High and low range extension
• Alternate positions
• Glissando
• Grace notes 
• Flexibility
• Phrasing
• Multiple tonguing
• Tips for success

Written by Peter Boonshaft and Chris Bernotas in collaboration with Joseph Rodriguez, Second/Assistant Principal Trombonist, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.