Chord Studies For Trombone

[Marylouise Colleen]

Advanced Arpeggio Anthology is a systematic approach to learning arpeggios in all keys and in all registers. Classical and jazz trumpeters alike will benefit from these studies because they promote recognition of intervallic relationships leading to improved listening skills. In addition, Advanced Arpeggio Anthology will help you acquire an aural understanding of the difference in tone color among the various chord qualities (i.e. major, minor, diminished). Supplemental piano accompaniment downloads and MP3 sound files are available for some of the exercises. Click here to download the companion PDF and audio files.

Note: These short pieces are not for public performance. They are intended to be used as studies in sound, texture and delicate balance between instruments. Intonation is essential for the interlocking of chords.

Are you a jazz improviser? Do you know all the maj7 (major seven) and maj7#5 (major seven sharp five) arpeggios in all keys by heart? If not, I strongly recommend that you get started!

Major 7 patterns are extremely useful in jazz improvising since they clearly define and set the mood of the chord. And most of them are easily playable on the trombone! I have chosen to sample the pattern in the trombone-friendly key of F throughout this article, but you should learn them by heart in all 12 keys.

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The First Book of Practical Studies is designed to develop chord consciousness and to provide additional experience in the fundamental rhythms, key signatures, articulations, and to improve accuracy in reading through the use of interesting melodic studies. It may be used either to supplement or to follow any beginning method book.

Develops an appreciation and understanding of music. Studies melody, harmony, form, and rhythm. Focuses on the historical development of Western art music, including the contributions of major composers. Examines musical genres such as the chant, motet, madrigal, concerto grosso, opera, cantata, oratorio, symphony, music drama and tone poem. Practices the aural identification of specific compositions.

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Provides group instruction for students with little or no piano and note-reading experience. Covers melodic and rhythmic notation, key recognition, and major and minor finger patterns. Teaches basic harmonization, transposition and improvisation. Course Lab fee of $27 for equipment applies.

Examines the fundamentals of music theory such as pitch notation, meter, rhythm, time signatures, intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures, and triads. Fulfills the Fine Arts general education distribution requirement and addresses essential learning outcomes of quantitative reasoning. Lab access fee of $17 for computers applies.

Introduces notation software for creating music scores. Includes symphonic layouts, lead sheets, vocal/choral notation, and drum/guitar notation. Explores complex techniques designed to speed notation process and control the nuances of the music's look to produce clear, professional-quality music.

Provides further study of the fundamentals of music theory. Covers the analysis and composition of music using leading tone triads, seventh chords, secondary dominants, sequences, voice leading and modulation.

Provides training in the aural identification of intervals and triads. Practices rhythmic dictation in simple meters, and melodic dictation of simple melodies. Studies the solfege movable "Do" system.

Provides further training in the aural identification of intervals and triads. Practices rhythmic dictation in simple and compound meters, and melodic dictation in major and minor keys. Studies the solfege movable "Do" system.

Develops fundamental piano skills including five-finger major and minor scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, sight-reading, and performance. Prepares students for music major keyboard examinations. Course Lab fee of $27 for equipment applies.

Builds on the skills learned in Group Piano I. Develops facility in two-octave major scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, sight-reading, harmonization, transposition, and performance. Prepares students for music major keyboard examinations. Course Lab fee of $27 for equipment applies.

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Examines the fundamental concepts and usage of technologies in music. Studies basic analog and digital signal paths and audio basics. Explores the basics of subtractive synthesis. Introduces the use of the MIDI protocol (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and the basics of a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Software fee of $13 applies. Lab access fee of $17 for computers applies.

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Provides group instruction in the development of vocal skills and techniques. Covers classical vocal production, breath management, diction, and performance skills. Provides student performance of vocal literature from several genres and style periods.

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Introduces the music education profession including history, philosophy, professional communities, career opportunities, and music teaching standards. Emphasizes the place of music and the arts in education, the role of government in schools, meeting the challenges of 21st century education. Covers personal, professional, and musical skills necessary for successful music teaching and learning. Requires observation of music classrooms in public and private school settings outside of scheduled class time. Includes micro teaching and a final portfolio and interview which culminates in matriculation to the music education degree.

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