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Tenor Trombone Warm-Up, Level 4 (Everett), p.2

Introduction

The concept of a daily routine to be completed at the beginning of each practice day is not a new one. Emory

Remington (1891-1971), longtime Professor of Trombone at the Eastman School of Music, was among severalpioneers of this concept in brass pedagogy, and his exercises are widely used and admired. In fact, many of the

exercises in this booklet are based upon those developed by Remington. In my own practice, I have found the

use of a daily routine to be a necessary and effective tool in the maintenance and development of fundamental

playing elements such as breathing, articulation, and range. Because of the efficiency of such routines indeveloping basic playing skills, my students and I have found that the adoption of a daily routine actually

results in LESS practice time being necessary for mastery of many etudes or performance works.

The routine delineated in this booklet is recommended for advanced undergraduate, graduate, and professional

trombonists. Beginning with breathing and mouthpiece buzzing exercises before proceeding to various playing

exercises, this comprehensive and challenging routine takes approximately 60-75 minutes to complete. Everyelement of playing covered is a vital part of the daily warm-up and maintenance routine and should be included

each players daily practice. The breathing exercises are based upon those developed by the great tubists Sam

Pilafian and Pat Sheridan. These and additional breathing exercises can be found in their book/video TheBreathing Gym. The buzzing and playing exercises are based upon materials drawn from a wide variety of

individuals and sources, although many are of my own invention. A few sources include:

My primary teachers, Randy Kohlenberg, Dennis AsKew, Edward R. Bahr, and Debra Johnson.

Warm-up studies by Emory Remington, some of which are published in The Remington Warm-Up Studies,ed. Donald Hunsberger (Accura Music).

High-Range Exercisesby Norman Bolter (Air-Ev Publications).

The Art of French Horn Playing, by Philip Farkas (Summy-Birchard).

Guide to Teaching Brass, by Scott Whitener (Schirmer).

Doug Elliott, mouthpiece maker and Washington, D.C. area freelance trombonist.

Stephen Parsons, Associate Professor of Trombone, Illinois State University.

Craig Tucker, former Principal Trombonist, Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.

Ron Wilkins, San Antonio area low brass performer and teacher.

This routine is recommended for only the most advanced players most will find the Level 2 or Level 3 routine

to be more appropriate. Although the routine as presented is comprehensive and effective, each player has

specific individual needs that must be addressed. Modification, addition, and/or omission of certain materials tosuit the individual is often necessary and is encouraged. If in doubt, seek the advice of a qualified teacher.


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2. Descending Long Tones mm=100-120

3. Descending Triads mm=100-120

14. "Short" Long Tonesmm=100-120


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5. Slow Glissandimm=75-90

Allow all pitches to sound between each note.

16. Upper-Range Stretcher mm=100-120

17. Descending Glissandi mm=100-120

Allow all pitches to sound between each note.

18. Descending Major Scalesmm=100-120


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Exercises "On the Horn"


9. Long Tones mm=60-120

20. Separated Quarter Notesmm=60-120


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21. Legato Tonguing mm=100-120

22. Lip Slursmm=100-120

1 ______________________________ 2 _____________________________

3 _____________________________ 4 _____________________________

5 _____________________________ 6 _____________________________

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1 ____________________________________

23. Lip Slurs mm=100-120

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5 ____________________________________ 6 _______________________________________

7 _________________________________________________________________________

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2_______________ 3 _______________ 4 ________________

5 ____________________ 6 ____________________ 7 ____________________

25. Slide Placement/Intonation mm=100-120

Remain in the same partial during each two-bar phrase, using alternate positions where necessary.

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26. Lip Slursmm=100-120

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5 ____________________________________ 6 ____________________________________

7 ___________________________________________________________________________


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27. Slide Placement/Intonation mm=100-120


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5 __________________________________ 6 ______________________________________ 7 ___

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32. Tonguing Speed -- Single Tonguing mm=100-140

sim.


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33. Tonguing Speed -- Doodle Tonguing mm=120-175

sim.


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34. Tonguing Speed -- Multiple Tonguing A mm=180-235

sim.


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35. Tonguing Speed -- Multiple Tonguing B mm=180-235

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36. Harmonic Seriesmm=100-120

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37. Harmonic Series mm=100-120

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2 ___________________________________________________________________________

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38. Lip Trills mm=120-160

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5 ________________________________________________________________________

4 ________________________________________________________________________

3 ________________________________________________________________________

2 ________________________________________________________________________



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39. Harmonic Series with Lip Trills mm=100-120

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3 _________________________________________________________________________

2 _________________________________________________________________________

1 _________________________________________________________________________

40. Low-Register Trillsmm=100-120

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2 _______________________________________________________________________

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1 6 1 6 1 6

41. "Against the Grain" Glissandimm=100-120

Allow all partials to sound between each pitch.

5 7 5 7 5 7

4 6 4 6 4 6 3 7 3 7 3 7

2 6 2 6 2 6 1 5 1 5 1 5

4 7 4 7 4 7 3 6 3 6 3 6

2 5 2 5 2 5 1 4 1 4 1 4



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3 6 3 6 3 6 2 5 2 5 2 5

1 4 1 4 1 4

42. Ascending Triads mm=100-120


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43. High, Legato Chromatic Scalemm=80-100

44. High-Range Extensionmm=100-120

Allow all partials to sound between each pitch,

but remain in the same position for each set.

45. High-Range Extension mm=100-120

46. Octave Slursmm=80-100

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3 ______________________________________________________________

2 _____________________________________________________________

1 ___________________________________________________________________

1 _______________________________

47. Low/Valve Slurs mm=80-100

Use the F-valve where indicated.

2 _______________________________

3 _______________________________ 4 _______________________________

5 _______________________________ 6 _______________________________


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8. Low-Range Extensionmm=80-100

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