On this page, trombone players will find videos and other resources related to trombone playing and instrument care. Please refer to this page often as Mr. Barnard updates this page regularly.
For tutorial videos designed specifically to our Measures of Success Book, CLICK HERE to view videos put together by our D97 Elementary Band Teachers.
A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to Dr. Selfridge and Mr. Glynn, for putting together these great video tutorials for beginners! I highly recommend that students and families follow Dr. Selfridge on YOUTUBE, TWITTER and his website: gobando.com
This video will demonstrate how to properly open the saxophone case and name all of the parts of the trombone.
It is very important for both students to view this video with their family in order to properly take care of their trombone.
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In this video, students will learn how to properly assemble and disassemble their trombones in order to take care of their instrument. Students will also learn how to properly hold the trombone.
It is very important for both students to view this video with their family in order to properly take care of their trombone.
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In this video, students will learn how to buzzing and make their first sounds on the trombone.
Students will learn about higher and lower sounds by buzzing the mouthpiece faster and slower.
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In this video, students will learn about playing with the proper embouchure (lip setting) on the trombone mouthpiece.
This is very important in order to help produce a good sound on the trombone.
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In this video, Mr. Olson will show you how to buzz on your trombone mouthpiece.
In this video, Mr. Glynn, demonstrates how to play F and Bb on the trombone (1st position). In order to change between these notes, students must speed up and slow down the air and buzz to get higher and lower sounds.
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In this video, students will learn about the slide and the different positions students will use in order to play the different notes on the trombone.
Pay close attention to where the slide positions are and DO NOT use your fingers to stop the slide in 3rd & 4th positions.
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In this video, Mr. Glynn teaches students how to tongue on the trombone.
Students should use the tongue at all times when starting a pitch (note) on trombone.
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In this video, students will learn how to both tongue and move the slide of the trombone, using the wrist.
Pay close attention on the slide positions and moving the slide with the wrist.
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In this video you will learn how to play the note, Bb, on trombone (1st position). You will also see where Bb is located on the music staff, 2nd line.
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In this video you will learn how to play the note, C, on trombone, 6th position. You will also see where C is located on the music staff, 2nd space.
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In this video you will learn how to play the note, D, on trombone (4th position). You will also see where D is located on the music staff, 4th line.
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In this video, students will learn how to play Eb on the trombone, 3rd position. Students will also see where Eb is on the music staff, 3rd space.
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In this video, students will learn the first five notes on the trombone, F, Eb, D, C, and Bb.
Play close attention to the slide positions and use of good air support in order to play the correct pitches (notes).
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In this video, you will learn how to clean and lubricate your trombone slide with slide-o-mix and water spray bottle.
Families, please view this video with your student to ensure proper maintenance of their trombone.
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In this video, you will learn how to deep clean and sanitize your trombone. MAKE SURE TO WATCH THIS VIDEO WITH AN ADULT AND DO NOT TRY TO DO THIS WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION!!!
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In this video, students will learn how to play "Hot Cross Buns" only using three notes, D, C and Bb.
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In this video, students will learn how to play "We Will Rock You" using only four notes, Eb, D, C, and Bb.
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In this video, students will learn "Shark Attack", also known as the "Jaws" theme, using D & Eb on the trombone.
This is a great tune that helps students find their 3rd and 4th positions, typically a challenge for beginning trombone players.
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In this video, Dr. Selfridge demonstrates how to use good posture, breathe and use sizzle air when playing your instrument.
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In this video, students will learn how to play the Bb Major Scale, one octave on the trombone.
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The video links below are not necessarily tutorials, but are fun songs to learn on your instrument. Some of them can be a challenge, so make sure you have your fingering chart available and use the pause button on your device to help you learn any new notes or fingerings. The main objective here is to find something you would like to learn and enjoy playing on your instrument.