TROMBONE

A Practical Approach on Building

Range and Endurance

Augie Haas, D.M.A.

Edited by Chad Bernstein, D.M.A.
 WARM-UP PART THREE
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 FIRST STUDY
TRACK 4
Back to the basics. This is a simple exercise, but you will be amazed with the
results. There can be a slight crescendo when ascending, and a decrescendo
when descending. This study frees your mind to focus on letting your air do
the work. You should strive to play this exercise in one breath. For variety,
practice this study with legato and single tonguing to reinforce clean attacks.

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 SECOND STUDY
TRACK 5
This entire study should be played at the dynamic of piano. Focus on a
smooth air flow and keeping your corners firm. Practice this study legato,
and then with a light single tongue. This study will help you determine
where notes in the upper register slot.
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 FIFTH STUDY
TRACK 8
Like the fourth study, there should be a slight crescendo to achieve the top note, this
time with an intervallic leap. This is an intensified version of the previous study, so make
sure your air is moving through the trombone. You are building muscle memory as well
as strengthening your corners.

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