Trombone Technique Dictionary

In progress

Slide positions, legato, glissando and ensemble technique for trombone.

4 sections, 54 terms planned

Slide Technique
16 terms
Seven positions, alternate positions, slide legato
Embouchure
14 terms
Lip setting, buzzing, range development
Articulation
14 terms
Natural slur, legato tongue, doodle tonguing
Mutes
10 terms
Straight, cup, plunger and effects

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