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    Holmes, Brooks

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    • TROMBONE (1)

      Assemble & Holding the Trombone

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    • TROMBONE (2)

      Getting a Sound – Your first note!

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    • TROMBONE (2b)

      Making a sound on your trombone requires that you learn how to get your lips buzzing and air flowing!  This teacher does a great job of explaining the process!

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    • TROMBONE (2c)

      Learning how the slide positions work on the trombone is a skill unique to this instrument.  This teacher does a great job of explaining the thought process that goes into learning this skill. 

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    • TROMBONE (2d)

      Feeling comfortable holding the trombone and learning how the slide works takes time. I really like how this teacher explains how the slide moves and what it feels like to hold it securely. 

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      Trombone - 1st Lesson.pdf 1.28 MB (Last Modified on September 11, 2018)
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    • 5 note scale on the Trombone #1

      5 note scale on the Trombone #2

      5 note scale on the Trombone #3

      Which is the best video? 

      We Will Rock You

      (Just 3 different note names)

      Au Claire de la Lune

      (Just 3 different note names)

      Mary Had a Little Lamb #1

      Mary Had A Little Lamb #2

      Lightly Row 

      Students….

      Use your chromebook to record your own video & submit it to Band Google Classroom!

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