Low Brass Artist
Recorded as a guest post for the Harwood Union High School Band, Spring 2020.
Equipment Used:
Warm Audio 47jr microphone
TC-Helicon Harmony GXT
TC-Helicon Create
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface
mixed and edited on Garageband and iMovie
Shout out to Molly for the inspiration!
From Repertoire Classics for Trombone, ed. Alan Raph
A challenging triple-time piece. Though the range is moderate, the lack of breathing opportunities make this a test of stamina. I found the opening section to be easiest, because it’s repeated several times. Focus more on the middle section (around 0:47 to 1:03), remembering to relax into those lower notes.
Practice recordings of Danse Bacchanale for VYO trombone section. Original audio sourced from Gustavo Dudamel conducting the Berliner Philharmoniker (video below). Overdubs hastily recorded by me.
I absolutely love the Anton Slama book. There are so many studies in here which start like a basic scale exercise, but then take you someplace completely different. Many others are much more like a Bordogni vocalise. Regardless of style, tempo, or key (all sharps and flats found in here!), they always interest me.
In #22, I like to disregard the tempo marking of Moderato in order to get the whole thing done in one breath. Slide position suggestions are useful with a straight horn, but don’t make a lot of sense with an F attachment. The key is to practice difference lines slowly, and frequently switching the target areas, always staying cool and relaxed.
This is a great little duet that several of my students have played recently. The leading part is actually written up an octave from what I played, but still works well if you’re not feeling up to a high D5.
This post includes individual audio parts! Metronome click too. Just download and play along!
First duet I’m posting, recorded in a rush but I feel like I’m getting the hang of video editing!