Up Front Melodic Studies Trombone Book 1 – Bass Clef Edition

As used in the syllabuses of the Associated Board and Trinity Guildhall Grade Examination Boards. Aimed at the early trombonist and euphonium student. Musical development from Introductory to Grade 2.

Keys in Use – F major/ Bb major/ Eb major. Tempi – Andante to Allegro ma non troppo. Time signatures – 2/4, 3/4 , and 4/4 (8/8). Range – Low a to Middle C by progressive steps. Intervals – Up to a 4th. Slurs – Only in place for Euphonium or Baritone. Dynamics – From ‘mp’ to ‘f’ only. Designed out are 6th and 7th positions, and semi-quavers and dotted quavers. Designed in are comfortable intervals ranging up to a 4th. Note values – Quavers to the semi-breve (with occasional use of the triplet).