Fun trombone method for intermediates
The Intermediate Band Fun Book (Trombone)
What Is This Book?
The Intermediate Band Fun Book (Trombone) is a progressive method and repertoire collection created specifically for second- and third-year trombone students. It combines structured skill-building with engaging music so players can strengthen technique, improve musicality, and gain confidence. With a mix of scales, etudes, solos, and duets, it provides a clear next step after beginning band methods.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for late elementary through middle school trombone players in their 2nd or 3rd year of band.
It works well in school band programs as a supplemental method, in private lessons as a structured curriculum, and for home learners who need a clear path beyond the beginner stage.
It also supports small ensembles, sectionals, and individual practice for students who want to expand their range, reading, and musical expression.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The layout is designed with young players in mind, using clear notation and logical, step-by-step progression.
Concepts are introduced gradually, so students can review familiar skills while adding new rhythms, notes, and articulations at a comfortable pace.
Pieces are written at an accessible level for intermediate band students, helping them feel successful while still being challenged.
Short, focused exercises keep practice sessions manageable and help students stay motivated and engaged.
What Music Does the Book Include?
The Intermediate Band Fun Book (Trombone) includes scales and arpeggios that build technical fluency and prepare students for more advanced music.
It features a variety of etudes designed to strengthen tone, articulation, phrasing, and reading skills in different styles.
Students will find engaging solos that encourage expressive playing and give them opportunities to perform.
The book also contains duets that foster ensemble skills, listening, and cooperation between students or between student and teacher.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
Progressive scale exercises for intermediate trombone
Arpeggio patterns to develop range and flexibility
A collection of graded etudes to refine technique and reading
Solo pieces designed for developing players to perform
Duets suitable for lessons, sectionals, and concerts
Material tailored specifically to trombone’s range and slide technique
Content that supports 2nd- and 3rd-year band curriculum
A balance of technical work and fun repertoire to keep students motivated
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Improved trombone tone quality
Stronger rhythm reading and counting skills
Better slide accuracy and intonation
Greater comfort with scales and arpeggios
Improved articulation and tonguing clarity
More confident music reading in multiple keys
Expressive phrasing and musical interpretation
Ensemble listening and duet-playing skills
Performance confidence through solos and small pieces
How to Use This Book
Use it alongside your school band method to give trombone players more focused practice on scales, reading, and tone.
Private teachers can assign specific scales, etudes, solos, or duets each week to match the student’s level and goals.
Parents can encourage home practice by having students work through short sections at a time, celebrating each new piece mastered.
Band directors can use the etudes and duets for sectionals, chair tests, and small ensemble performances.
Students can revisit earlier material to warm up, then move into more challenging pieces as their skills grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book suitable right after a beginning trombone method?
Yes. It is designed as the next step for students who have completed a beginning band book and are in their 2nd or 3rd year of playing.
Can this book be used without a teacher?
Motivated students can use it for self-study, but guidance from a band director, private teacher, or parent will help ensure good habits and faster progress.
Does this book match school band standards?
The material aligns well with typical 2nd- and 3rd-year band skills, including scales, reading in common keys, and more advanced rhythms.
Are the duets written for two trombones?
Yes. The duets are written specifically for trombone, making them ideal for trombone sectionals, lessons, or student–teacher playing.
Can the solos be used for performances?
Many of the solos are suitable for informal performances, classroom demonstrations, and small recitals for developing trombonists.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.