RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Here are some fantastic videos that I would like to share with you about tone, musicality, and low playing for the trombone.
Each topic is presented by professional bass trombonists who share their tips and tricks for mastering these important aspects of playing. Then you get to hear all the video topics in action as each video has a solo trombone musical demonstration, which I feel properly encapsulates the discussed topic.
TROMBONE
TROMBONE
Tone
Tone
In this first video, we hear Hecht, the esteemed utility trombonist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, share some great information on the subject of tone development for bass trombone.
Following the Hecht video, here is an exceptional bass trombonist, Randall Hawes, playing a piece that showcases a rich and full bass trombone tone, evoking a sense of depth and darkness in his playing.
MUSICALITY
MUSICALITY
Dietmar Küblböck, the esteemed Vienna Philharmonic Principal Trombone, serves as a coach to Jacob Mezera, imparting his extensive knowledge and experience of orchestral playing. One thing to take away from this video is how musical can one be on a passage.
This recording is an excellent resource for musicality. James Markey, performs the first movement of the Brahms Cello Sonata in E Minor in a diverse range of styles, showcasing his remarkable musicianship and mastery of the piece.
Low Range
LOW RANGE
In this video, Markey shares his insights on the art of playing low on the bass trombone, offering a unique perspective on the technical and musical aspects of the instrument.
Charlie Vernon is one of the finest bass trombone players. In this recording, Vernon explores the concepts taught by James Markey in the previous video using the third movement of the Ewazen Bass Trombone Concerto.
Here is a wonderful website by Professor David Allen Vining from Northern Arizona University that includes a plethora of trombone tips: https://trombonetools.com
If you are interested, here is a link to some excerpts that I wrote which are meant to tackle some difficulties I have had to overcome as a bass trombonist: ETUDES - WHITTEN