Trombone (treble clef)
An easy 12-bar blues using only the notes E and D. Ask students to invent an
alternative last line of lyrics (it must rhyme with blues/news) for further repeti-
tions, eg He sank six canoes or He’s been on a cruise etc.
Notes used: D, E
Key: concert G minor
Learning points: new note D, semibreve, reinforces dynamics f, p
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), 12 Bar Blues, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
This piece is in three sections: ABA. The A section is almost identical at the start
and at the end. Keep the high split notes short and harsh, as if slapping at the
mossie! Take the opportunity to practise staccato tonguing.
Notes used: C, E, G
Key: concert D minor
Learning points: new note E,crotchet rest, dynamics (f, p), high split notes
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Staccato, Ternary(ABA), Animals, Pieces, Forte Loud, Piano Soft, Wider opps, Resource Packs
C and G are played in the same piece here, and reinforced as ‘high’ and ‘low’ notes.
The piece gives plenty of repetition of both notes.
Notes used: C, G
Key: concert Bb major
Learning points: reinforces crotchet/minim/minim rest
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Animals, Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
A variation on Hot Cross Buns, using different rhythm patterns in each
verse/repetition.
Notes used: C, D, E
Key: concert Bb major
Learning points: hairpin crescendo
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
• Fast rock version
• Slow jazz version
A simple starter: students play repeated crotchets on C, with two-bar rests between each phrase.
Two different accompaniment versions are provided for the
same students’ part: fast rock and slow jazz. There are several advantages to this: you can ask students to repeat the piece without their becoming bored or feeling they are just doing it again, while you can check that everyone’s fingering/embouchure/posture is correct. It also introduces students to the idea of listening to the accompaniment while they are playing.
Ask them which version they prefer, and why (there are no correct answers!).
Notes used: C
Key: Fast rock version – concert Bb major, Slow jazz version – concert Eb major
Learning points: stave, treble clef, time signature 4/4, note E, crotchet/crotchet rest, whole bar rest, double bar, tempo/style indication
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
• Fast rock version
• Slow jazz version
A simple starter: students play repeated crotchets on G, with two-bar rests between each phrase.
Two different accompaniment versions are provided for the
same students’ part: fast rock and slow jazz. There are several advantages to this: you can ask students to repeat the piece without their becoming bored or feeling they are just doing it again, while you can check that everyone’s fingering/embouchure/posture is correct. It also introduces students to the idea of listening to the accompaniment while they are playing.
Ask them which version they prefer, and why (there are no correct answers!).
Notes used: G
Key: Fast rock version – concert Db major, Slow jazz version – concert Bb major
Learning points: stave, treble clef, time signature 4/4, note E, crotchet/crotchet rest, whole bar rest, double bar, tempo/style indication
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
This duet introduces the note F. Dynamics are echoed from part to part. Part 2 is
easier than Part 1: it uses only notes C and F. The pause at the end lasts for seven
beats.
Notes used: Part 1 – C, F, G;
Part 2 – C, F
Key: concert Eb
Learning points: new note F, dotted minim, pause, reading from two staves
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Dynamics, Pieces, Dotted Minim, Echo, Wider opps, Resource Packs
This arrangement of the popular song introduces tied notes and uses all the five
notes learnt so far: C, D, E, F, G.
The tune is played twice, starting ff the first time,
and pp the second.
Notes used: C, D, E, F, G
Key: concert Bb
Learning points: ties, dynamics: ff, pp, cresc
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Wider opps, Resource Packs
Here’s some more practice at playing the five notes C, D, E, F, G.
Notes used: C, D, E, F, G
Key: concert Bb
Learning points: dotted crotchet/quaver rhythm, dynamics: mf
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Christmas, Pieces, Dotted Crotchet, Quaver, Mezzoforte Moderately Loud, Wider opps, Resource Packs
This traditional song from North America has been given a gory middle section
which reinforces different note-lengths (semibreve/minim/crotchet/quavers).
These four bars could be played as an ostinato on untuned percussion throughout
the piece.
Notes used: C, D, E, F, G
Key: concert Bb
Learning points: reinforces note values: semibreve, dotted minim, minim, crotchet, quavers
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Ostinato, Folk Songs, Pieces, Semibreve, Dotted Minim, Crotchets, Quaver, Wider opps, Resource Packs
A piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for trombone. Composed by Keith Sagar.
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Lancashire Music Service, SMILE, Funky
Note names: F
A piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for trombone. Composed by Keith Sagar.
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Lancashire Music Service, SMILE, Funky
Note names: E
A piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for trombone. Composed by Keith Sagar.
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Lancashire Music Service, SMILE, Funky
Note names: D
A piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for trombone. Composed by Keith Sagar.
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Lancashire Music Service, SMILE, Funky
Note names: C
A piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for trombone. Composed by Keith Sagar.
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Lancashire Music Service, SMILE, Pop
Note names: D
A piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for trombone. Composed by Keith Sagar.
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Lancashire Music Service, SMILE, Pop
Note names: C
A piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for trombone. Composed by Keith Sagar.
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Lancashire Music Service, SMILE, Pop
Note names: F
A piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for trombone. Composed by Keith Sagar.
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Lancashire Music Service, SMILE, Funky
Note names: G
A piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for trombone. Composed by Keith Sagar.
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Lancashire Music Service, SMILE, Pop
Note names: G
A piece from Lancashire Music Service's scheme of work for trombone. Composed by Keith Sagar.
Official classification: Trombone (treble clef), Pieces, Lancashire Music Service, SMILE, Pop
Note names: E