MASTERING THE TROMBONE is the new long awaited book by Edward Kleinhammer, retired bass trombonist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1940-1985) and Douglas Yeo, bass trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. For over three generations, the name Edward Kleinhammer has been associated with excellence in trombone performance and teaching. As a member of the legendary brass section of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for 45 years (1940 - 1985), he has become a role model for thousands of brass players the world over. Written in collaboration with his former student, Douglas Yeo (Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra), Mastering the Trombone represents Edward Kleinhammer's most recent thinking regarding the essential elements of trombone playing. His clear, step-by-step, common-sense approach to the fundamentals of performance cover every aspect of playing including rhythm, legato, buzzing, tone quality, breath control, a daily routine, preparations for taking auditions and much more. All trombonists, from the beginning student to the most seasoned professional and including both tenor and bass trombonists, will appreciate the over 100 musical examples and exercises that systematically guide players through the skills required in the process of Mastering the Trombone.

Mastering the Trombone
by Edward Kleinhammer and Doug Yeo

MASTERING THE TROMBONE is the new long awaited book by Edward Kleinhammer, retired bass trombonist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (1940-1985) and Douglas Yeo, bass trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

For over three generations, the name Edward Kleinhammer has been associated with excellence in trombone performance and teaching. As a member of the legendary brass section of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for 45 years (1940 - 1985), he has become a role model for thousands of brass players the world over.

Written in collaboration with his former student, Douglas Yeo (Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra), Mastering the Trombone represents Edward Kleinhammer's most recent thinking regarding the essential elements of trombone playing. His clear, step-by-step, common-sense approach to the fundamentals of performance cover every aspect of playing including rhythm, legato, buzzing, tone quality, breath control, a daily routine, preparations for taking auditions and much more. All trombonists, from the beginning student to the most seasoned professional and including both tenor and bass trombonists, will appreciate the over 100 musical examples and exercises that systematically guide players through the skills required in the process of Mastering the Trombone.

The Table of Contents is as follows:

Acknowledgements, Table of Contents, Author's Note, Introduction (Edward Kleinhammer), Introduction (Douglas Yeo), Chapter 1: Breathing and Breath Control, Chapter 2: The Embouchure, Chapter 3: Tone Quality, Chapter 4: Volume Range, Chapter 5: Tonal Range, Chapter 6: Buzzing, Chapter 7: Slide Accuracy, Chapter 8: The Tape Recorder, Chapter 9: Legato, Chapter 10: Detached Playing, Chapter 11: Daily Exercises, Chapter 12: Intonation, Chapter 13: Rhythm, Chapter 14: Musical Interpretation and Style, Appendix 1: Newtonian Law, Appendix 2: Symphony Auditions: Preparation and Execution, Table: Musical Examples, Exercises, Illustrations and Photos