- 1). Learn the slide positions for the bass trombone. There is a fingering chart in the Resource section.
- 2). Practice playing long-tones on the bass trombone to help develop proper tone. The bass trombone will require more air than the trombone to play properly.
- 3). Develop your high range by playing slurs and slowly extending your range by half steps. Play a Bb above the staff followed by a B and then back to Bb. Then play Bb to C to Bb. Continue adding a half step each time until you can't play higher. Take a five-minute break and then try to extend your range again.
- 4). Practice the same etudes and exercises that you played on the tenor trombone on the bass trombone. This will help you to develop your technique.
- 5). Practice both instruments daily if you plan to play both. It will require daily practice to keep your technique on both instruments at a high level.
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