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Warm-Up and Maintenance Routinefor Tenor Trombone, Level 4Micah Everett, D.M.A.Assistant Professor of Low BrassUniversity of Louisiana at Monroe Division of Music

Tenor Trombone Warm-Up, Level 4 (Everett), p.2IntroductionThe concept of a daily routine to be completed at the beginning of each practice day is not a new one. EmoryRemington (1891-1971), longtime Professor of Trombone at the Eastman School of Music, was among severalpioneers of this concept in brass pedagogy, and his exercises are widely used and admired. In fact, many of theexercises in this booklet are based upon those developed by Remington. In my own practice, I have found theuse of a daily routine to be a necessary and effective tool in the maintenance and development of fundamentalplaying elements such as breathing, articulation, and range. Because of the efficiency of such routines indeveloping basic playing skills, my students and I have found that the adoption of a daily routine actuallyresults in LESS practice time being necessary for mastery of many etudes or performance works.The routine delineated in this booklet is recommended for advanced undergraduate, graduate, and professionaltrombonists. Beginning with breathing and mouthpiece buzzing exercises before proceeding to various playingexercises, this comprehensive and challenging routine takes approximately 60-75 minutes to complete. Everyelement of playing covered is a vital part of the daily warm-up and maintenance routine and should be includedeach player’s daily practice. The breathing exercises are based upon those developed by the great tubists SamPilafian and Pat Sheridan. These and additional breathing exercises can be found in their book/video TheBreathing Gym. The buzzing and playing exercises are based upon materials drawn from a wide variety ofindividuals and sources, although many are of my own invention. A few sources include: My primary teachers, Randy Kohlenberg, Dennis AsKew, Edward R. Bahr, and Debra Johnson.Warm-up studies by Emory Remington, some of which are published in The Remington Warm-Up Studies,ed. Donald Hunsberger (Accura Music).High-Range Exercises by Norman Bolter (Air-Ev Publications).The Art of French Horn Playing, by Philip Farkas (Summy-Birchard).Guide to Teaching Brass, by Scott Whitener (Schirmer).Doug Elliott, mouthpiece maker and Washington, D.C. area freelance trombonist.Stephen Parsons, Associate Professor of Trombone, Illinois State University.Craig Tucker, former Principal Trombonist, Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.Ron Wilkins, San Antonio area low brass performer and teacher.This routine is recommended for only the most advanced players – most will find the Level 2 or Level 3 routineto be more appropriate. Although the routine as presented is comprehensive and effective, each player hasspecific individual needs that must be addressed. Modification, addition, and/or omission of certain materials tosuit the individual is often necessary and is encouraged. If in doubt, seek the advice of a qualified teacher.

Tenor Trombone Warm-Up, Level 4 (Everett), p.3Breathing ExercisesThe following exercises were developed by the great tubists Sam Pilafian and Patrick Sheridan, and are amongthose featured in their book/DVD set The Breathing Gym. The goal here is primarily to “stretch” the breathingapparatus in order to prepare it for the day’s playing. Therefore, some of the exercises require “overtraining”that is not exactly analogous to normal breathing. Remember, breathe low!!1. While raising or arms over your head, slowly breathe in for 6 counts. Lower your arms as you exhale for 6counts. Then go to 8, 10 .2.4 counts in—4 counts out (2 times)3 counts in—4 counts out (2 times)2 counts in—4 counts out (2 times)1 count in—4 counts out (repeat as many times as possible)3.4 counts in—4 counts out (2 times)4 counts in—3 counts out (2 times)4 counts in—2 counts out (2 times)4 counts in—1 count out (repeat as many times as possible)4.4 counts in—4 counts out (2 times)3 counts in—3 counts out (2 times)2 counts in—2 counts out (2 times)1 count in—1 count out (repeat as many times as possible)5. “Bow and Arrow” Breathe in as you pull an imaginary bow back, take two more quick breaths, and then letgo of the bow’s string and breathe out. Do this both right- and left-handed.6. “Pitching a Ball” Breathe in as you are pulling your arm back to through the imaginary ball, take two morequick breaths, and then throw the ball and blow everything out. Do this both right- and left-handed.7. “Blowing a Paper Airplane” Toss the airplane slowly as you blow gently. Follow completely through withthe hand as you envision the paper airplane flying with your breath.8. “Throwing Darts” Blow out as your throw an imaginary dart.9. Breathe in for 8 counts, hold it for 8 counts (as you do this, keep the chest and mouth open), and then blowout for 8 counts. As you progress, increase the length of the hold.10. In for 4, hold for 4, push out half of the air, hold for 2, and then push out the rest of the air.11. Blow everything out in 1 count, and then push out 2 extra breaths.

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Tenor Trombone Warm-Up, Level 4 (Everett), p.11For exercises 29-35 use a different scale every day. The F Major scale is used here only as an example. A A A A a A A A A a A A A’ — ’ ’ — ’ ’ —A A AAAAA"A"A"A"A aa’ — ’ ’ —’ ’—AAAAAAA a’’’——A a’Aa’A29. Volume/Breath Control mm 80-120 b 30. Breath Control mm 80-120 " " " " b 34t t tt Ç Yt tt t "tÇ "tY t "t t t "t Ç Yt tt " 31. Breath Control -- "America" mm 100-140Try to play in ONE BREATH! b t Ç Yt t " " " t t tt "t t t t t Ç "tY t " Ç’t"t t t b b b bt tt Ç

Tenor Trombone Warm-Up, Level 4 (Everett), p.12 t t t t t tótututu tutu tu t t t t t tósim. t t t t t tó "t t t t t tó t t t t t tót t t t t t ót t t t t t ót t t t t t ót t tótu tu tut t tót t tót t tót t tót t tót t tót t tó32. Tonguing Speed -- Single Tonguing mm 100-140tttutttttttttttttttctttttttttcttttttttttu tu tu tu tu tu tu tu tu"t t t t t t t t tttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttcccccc

Tenor Trombone Warm-Up, Level 4 (Everett), p.13t t t t t t tódu du du du du dle at t t t t t tósim.t t t t t t tót t t t t t tó"t t t t t t tót t t t t t tót t t t t t tót t t t t t tót t t tttttttttótdu tdle ta tdutdletdutdletdutdlet dut dlet duót t t tttttttttót t t tttttttttót t t "t t t t t t t t tót t t tttttttttót t t tttttttttót t t tttttttttó33. Tonguing Speed -- Doodle Tonguing mm 120-175 cccccccc

Tenor Trombone Warm-Up, Level 4 (Everett), p.14 t t t t t tótututu tutu tu t t t t t tósim. t t t t t tó "t t t t t tó t t t t t tót t t t t t ót t t t t t ót t t t t t ót t tóku tu tut t tót t tót t tót t tót t tót t tót t tót34. Tonguing Speed -- Multiple Tonguing A mm 180-235tkutttttttttttttttctttttttttcttttttttttu ku tu ku tu ku tu ku tu"t t t t t t t t tttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttcccccc

Tenor Trombone Warm-Up, Level 4 (Everett), p.15t t t t t tótututu tutu kut t t t t tósim.t t t t t tót t t t t tó"t t t t t tót t t t t tót t t t t tót t t t t tót t tótu tu kut t tót t tót t tót t tót t tót t tót t tót35. Tonguing Speed -- Multiple Tonguing B mm 180-235 ttutttttttttttttttttttttttttu ku tu ku tu ku tu ku tutttttttttttttttttt"t t t t t t t t ttttttttttttttttttttttttttttcccccccc