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How to Play the Trombone

Presented by Dennis Garrels

Learn how to play the trombone, in this free video series on beginner lesson trombone playing.

Series Summary

Its shiny brass bell, and unique sound do much to characterize the trombone, but it's the slide that truly distinguishes the trombone amidst other musical instruments. Famous trombone musicians such as Tommy Dorsey and JJ Johnson have made this brass instrument famous around the world. Learning how to play the trombone is not quite as hard as you would think but getting lessons from a good teacher is essential. If you would like to learn how to play the trombone, learn for free, online from one of our experts.

In this free online video series, learn how to play the trombone from professional musician Dennis Garrels. He will teach you about the trombone instrument family, how to clean a trombone, how to play tones, how to add special effects, how to play swing music on the trombone, how to play jazz on the trombone, how to play Latin American music on the trombone. Learn also how to play the blues on the trombone, how to play patriotic songs, and how to play Church music on the trombone.

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What is the Trombone Family?

Related to the trombone family is the euphonium valve trombone family, including the trombonium; learn more from our expert trombone player in this free trombone music video lesson on brass instruments.

How to Play Jazz on the Trombone

Play jazz on the trombone; learn how with tips from our expert trombone player in this free trombone video music lesson on brass instruments.

Tips for Playing Tones on the Trombone

Mouth placement is important for playing tones on the trombone; learn how with tips from our expert trombone player in this free trombone video music lesson on brass instruments.

How to Play Pedals on the Trombone

Play pedals on the trombone; learn how with tips from our expert trombone player in this free trombone video music lesson on brass instruments.

How to Play Tones on the Trombone

Play tones on the trombone; learn how with tips from our expert trombone player in this free trombone video music lesson on brass instruments.

Learning the Trombone

Our expert trombone player offers an overview of the slide trombone, its positions and its range in this free trombone video music lesson on brass instruments.

Tips for Cleaning a Trombone

After taking the trombone apart for cleaning, put it in luke warm water before finishing the cleaning process; learn how with tips from our expert trombone player in this free trombone video music lesson on brass instruments.

How to Clean a Trombone

Clean a trombone by taking it a part and wiping it down with a soft cloth; learn how with tips from our expert trombone player in this free trombone video music lesson on brass instruments.

How to Mute the Trombone

Mute the trombone as a playing technique; learn how with tips from our expert trombone player in this free trombone video music lesson on brass instruments.

Jazz Standards on the Trombone

Play classic jazz standards on the trombone; learn how with tips from our expert trombone player in this free trombone video music lesson on brass instruments.

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