What do you practice on the trombone?
Suggestions on how and what to practice on trombone
- Warm up.
- Scale studies / studies without sheet music.
- Arban’s method or other technical method.
- Etudes.
- Additional studies / Alto trombone.
- Concertos / solos / Warm down.
How can I improve my trombone?
Tips List
- Practice Your Scales. One thing you’ve probably heard a million times is “practice your scales,” but the reality is that it works.
- Do Breathing Exercises.
- Use a Metronome.
- Record Yourself.
- Listen to Professional Trombonists.
- Maintain Your Trombone.
- Use a Tuner.
- Join an Ensemble.
How often should you practice trombone?
This is a good starting point – try to log at least 3 sessions per day – even if each is only 15-20 minutes. You are better off spending a little time practicing every day than you are not practicing at all for 3-4 days and then trying to make up for it by practicing for 3-4 hours on the next day.
How do I make a good practice routine?
6 Steps to Creating Your Practice Routine!
- Be Realistic. Be realistic about how much time you can practice a day.
- Find Your Space. Find a practice space with limited distractions, and where you feel comfortable spending time.
- Warm Up.
- Main Focus.
- Dessert.
- Log Your Practice.
How can I motivate myself to practice an instrument?
How to Motivate Yourself to Practice When You’d Rather Not
- Lay out everything the night before.
- Schedule it.
- Keep a bullet journal.
- Reward yourself.
- Recruit a practice pal.
- Go social.
- Remember that something is better than nothing.
- Think of everyone else that’s practicing when you’re not.
What makes a successful practice?
They define effective practice as “consistent, intensely focused and target[ing] content or weaknesses that lie at the edge of one’s current abilities.” That’s another way of saying: Don’t waste your time practicing the stuff you already know, just to fill up those minutes.
What is a practice journal?
A practice journal serves multiple functions: It keeps you accountable, tracks your progress, and helps you chart your course. It can also evolve into a resource you can refer back to later for ideas and inspiration. The physical form of the practice journal can vary.
How long should I practice trombone each day?
As you develop your trombone skills, tonguing, Arban’s, etudes, excerpts, etc. should all be a part of your practice routine, but maybe not all in equal amounts of time. As Harrison states in his book, it’s difficult to find several hours each day to practice unless you are a music student.
Should I practice the alto trombone before or after the tenor?
To quote Harrison: “For our purposes, it is most important to remember that the alto trombone be practiced after your practicing is done on the tenor. You never want to overdo your little alto, no matter how fun it is, and put a risk to your embouchure.
What is the best book for learning alto trombone?
An Electrik Project subscriber recently mentioned Harrison Reed’s excellent alto trombone method book published in 2010 called “Complete Method for Alto Trombone”. In it, Harrison suggests a practice routine that consists of six “segments”.
What is an embouchure on a trombone?
Your embouchure is the tool you use to transmit air into your trombone – the vibration created by the muscles in your mouth and lips, fed by your breathing and posture. Having a properly formed embouchure can help you hit those high notes with ease, as well as allowing you to play for much longer.