Wait, 3rds scale? Huh? Do you mean arpegios? If your scale book does not have arpegios, then it does not have everything. You should look into getting one that does.

Yeah I`ve been playing trombone for almost 5 years now I`m 13.. but i`m not sure if i`m gonna make high school jazz band in high school. i`ve been in jazz band as long as i`ve started but i need to no.. do you have any helpful advice besides practice that might help me to be a little more "chill" i get terribly nervous and mess upp..

Ok heres a couple things. First off, just think about the fact that everyone is nervous when they solo, especially when they are new at it. Your just one of the group. You could try some of the Jamie Aebersold books, they really help a lot in the improv realm.

Another thing... Listen A LOT. Listen to as much trombone players as you can get a hold of, and really listen to and study their solos. Transcribe some if you can. Once you`ve listenned to a lot of a certain artist, you start to realize that they use some of the same licks over and over again. Get some of those, they don`t have to be long, or have a million notes, just a little lick all to yourself, and figure out how to plug it in to different keys.

One more. Eat bananas. There is a certain chemical in them (someone help me out) that calms your stomach and nerves, so when it is time to go, you don`t have all the physical attributes of being nervous.

Well I have played the trombone for about 2 years. I have almost all the scales memorized. I love the trombone! Hope to get a VALVE TROMBONE someday. (VALVE TROMBONE HAS 3 TRUMPET FINGERING VALVES ON THE SLIDE) Oh ya i m in the 7th grade!

yo do no the 7th and 8th note in he e flat scale

do anyone no the 7th note in the d flat scale

does anyone what the 7th and 8th note is in the e flat scale also what is the 7th note in the d flat scale

i`m a begginer i don`t know my scales and i`m in the school band but i just copy the other trombonists. is there any one out there who can show me the scales and the basics?

Yup. Buy a book with all the scales, major and minor, and arpegios in it. Then you have it. Everyone should have one of these, so stop asking for notes on forums like this. Go to your music store, spend the $5, and buy the book. It is so much better than trying to get snippits of info from here.

ive been playing for about 5 years now and i would recommend practicing. it helps alot. If you are really serious about tbone then get private lessons too

errr 6 years my bad. i play with some guy who plays in this mad good band that has people in it from all over NY (thats where im from) and he took private lessons and stuff. hes mad good

Yes, practicing is extremely important. Not practicing in band class, or even practicing your school music. Everyone should get really good at the fundamentals, that makes everything else easier.

And yes, taking private lessons is VERY good for your playing. A more experienced player can show younger players what mistakes they are making, and how to correct them, before it is too late, before those little mistakes really become subconcious and are next to impossible to get rid of.

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Heyt hat`s great! The world needs more tomrbonists! Actually I`d recommend buying the Standard of Achievement Series... they have all the positions in that back of the book and give great advice on tonguing, slurring, sliding, dynamics, etc.

I hope everything goes wonderfully and if you have any questions feel free to REPLY!
andi
(background: I don`t consider myself near professional but I`ve been playing for ABOUT 5-6 years)

i play the trumpet, and have been playin trombone since christmas. the trombone doesn`t seem to be hard to pick up(especially with the going high part). i think i`m missing the point though because it almost seems too easy to learn.
- is it easy to learn after playin trumpet for a while or am i missing something?

Hahah please! trumpets no way compare to trombones! I mean...we`re boners for heavens sake