Alto Trombone Tutor - Vol. 1

This first volume of 130 pages includes text in French and English dealing with different types of high trombones including the soprano, F alto, E-flat alto, D-flat alto and the alto valve trombone. It also discusses practical problems, overtones, glissandi, trills etc. The music is comprised of the following etudes: Cornette: Exercises, Scales and Short Studies taken from his Méthode de Trombone alto, ténor et basse ca.1841, which also includes duets; Cornette: 20 Lessons taken from his Méthode de Tromboneca.1831; Bordogni: 24 Vocalises; Bléger: 31 Studies taken from his Méthode de Trombone á Coulisse ca.1883. This volume provides a valuable method for learning the alto trombone but it is also recommended for tenor players interested in improving their alto clef reading.