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Trombone Method & Instruction Books

From orchestras and marching bands to jazz ensembles and even ska outfits, the trombone's versatility spans countless musical genres. Learning this amazing instrument takes a great deal of practice and dedication, and it's for this reason why anyone who has aspirations of playing the trombone should own a decent selection of trombone method instruction books. Of course, you'll find more than enough options in these pages. From FJH Music and Hal Leonard to Jamey Aebersold and Alfred, these companies are respected worldwide for filling their method instruction books with easy-to-follow lessons, exercises and song arrangements.

Before making any quick decisions, you'll definitely want to consider a few factors, including your current level of skill, or what kind of music you'd like to play. For example, if you're just starting your trombone journey, try something like the ProLine Play Trombone Today Beginner's Pack Book/CD/DVD. A perfect guide in both private and group settings, this book is loaded with fun songs, a pro-quality CD with 76 demo tracks and a 22-minute DVD. Simply follow along with the tips and lessons as you listen to the teacher and you'll be playing at an intermediate level in no time.

While this catalog offers a wide range of trombone instruction books for concert bands, there are also plenty of choices for jazz trombonists too. Just take a look at the top sellers available from KJOS: their Standard Of Excellence for Jazz Ensemble method instruction books are available in three volumes. Each book is divided into three sections that represent a different jazz style: swing, rock and Latin. It even contains rhythm studies and improvisation studies that can be played with others or with the accompanying CD. Simply put, the KJOs SOD for Jazz Ensemble method books are perfect for middle-school, high-school and community jazz ensembles alike.

At this point we'll leave you to do some browsing of your own, but you probably realized by now that building a great collection of trombone method instruction books is easy if you stick to this catalog. With so many incredible trombone method instruction books to choose from, it won't be long before you'll be blowing audiences away with your impressive trombone playing skills.