Bass Trombone Low Note Exercises

Want to take your performance study to the next level? Follow along as SSG Jacob Kraft describes the mindset of approaching low notes on the bass trombone, while outlining pitfalls that younger students might face as they attempt the range. Grab your instrument and let's get started!
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[@zemry]

Great advice! I’m 63 years old and play bass trombone in two jazz bands. First time, actually playing bass trombone.

[@bobjacobson858]

I recognize the arpeggio exercise (3:32) from my Arban book. Besides other brass instruments, I play both straight tenor and valve trombones, but just ordered a used Yamaha YBL-321 bass trombone off eBay.

[@michaelquillen2679]

Good video, SSG. I had the privilege of auditioning as a bass trombonist for Pershing's Own back in the 70s. I didn't make the final cut but no regrets. I started on bass trombone on a Reynolds Contempora Stereophonic in 1970 and moved to the King Duo Gravis (6B) in 1977 until the time I quit playing in 2010. I used the Remington warm-ups as written and extended them to the bass trombone range as well for long, daily warmup/workout. I did the Rochut books (I and II) as written and down an octave as well. What I was most proud of, was being able to play the Tommy Pederson Advanced Etudes for BassTrombone as if they were second nature. I found that most young bass trombonists concentrate on the low register (the gutter) and ginormous mouthpieces and tend to ignore the upper register. Big mistake. One of the best long-term gigs I ever had, was as a single trombonist (with a top nome entertainer) being able to spend time in the upper register as well as the lower register. I used a Bach 1.5G mouthpiece and my Duo Gravis for this.

[@LA-Brass]

Nice video Jake! Miss you dude!!!

[@BernhardMichaelPlos]

great video!

[@petergarthwaite6805]

Thank You

[@yeeb2945]

That’s the exact piece I’m practicing for an audition what are the odds

[@leedungan15]

The last one soothed me to sleep 😴 💤

[@aidensypolt]

my trombone can do that as well. i have a school rented tromebone

[@mb9604]

Could you give the title and publisher of the etude book you referenced in your video please Mr Kraft?

[@deeds7971]

I believe it is Carl Fischer

[@zemry]

Rochut Melodious Etudes. There are three books.They can be found at many music stores on line, Amazon being one of them. They are an essential part of trombone literature.

[@tommytvee]

What mouthpiece do you use?

[@etimezz]

Looks like Doug Yeo yamaha

[@The_MikeM]

I’m scared to dislike .am I going to jai?

[@twwscooter]

yes