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Trombone Warm Up: Intermediate Level Excerpts

“The Intermediate Trombonist” by Brad Edwards is an excellent book for structured warm up, and a routine requiring only a short time commitment. As well, the range is built very gradually throughout the sequential studies. In my view this allows a student to build technique building blocks without creating bad habits in trying to play too high before they are ready.

The categories outlined are: Daily 6 Minute Warm Up; Pattern-Building; Lyrical Legato; Varied Articulation; and, Simple Tunes. It is designed as a 26 unit study, which would include each of these categories for each practice session.

Below are samples that you may find valuable to include in your warm up from the Lyrical Legato, Varied Articulation, and Simple Tunes categories from Unit 1.

Please feel free to comment if you have questions, or feedback to share.

I wish you the best in your trombone warm up practice!

The Blues Progression is perhaps the most prolific chord progression in jazz. In getting started, or developing on Jazz Trombone (and for all musicians!), listening to and perhaps emulating great players that recorded on this chord progression form can greatly enhance your enjoyment and success.

This rich heritage of blues songs dates back to 1914 with the publication of, “St. Louis Blues” by W.C. Handy. The way jazz artists play this progression through the years has certainly evolved in complexity, but at best maintains the soulful quality and spirit of the music. The playlist below includes examples of jazz combo and big band usage through the years. This is by no means exhaustive. It is a small sample that I have enjoyed, and hope you find helpful.

Blues Progression Based Tunes:

Please feel free to comment if you have questions, or suggestions for additional content.  I wish you the best in your musical journey!