Inspirational Hymns for Young Trombonists
Church Hymns for Trombone with Piano Accompaniment
What Is This Book?
Church Hymns for Trombone with Piano Accompaniment is a collection of twenty beloved church hymns arranged for trombone with expressive piano accompaniment. Each piece blends traditional hymn melodies with rich, contemporary harmonies while remaining accessible to developing players. The book creates a bridge between classic worship music and a modern sound that works beautifully in church services, lessons, and home practice.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for late elementary through advanced middle and high school trombone students, as well as adult beginners and intermediates. It works well for private lessons, school music programs, church ensembles, and home learners who want meaningful sacred music to play. It is especially useful for trombonists who perform in worship services, recitals with a pianist, or family and church gatherings.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The arrangements are written with clear, singable hymn melodies that students often already know from church, making them easier to learn by ear and eye. Harmonies are sophisticated yet carefully voiced so young trombonists can focus on sound, rhythm, and phrasing without being overwhelmed. The pacing of the music supports gradual growth, allowing developing players to build confidence while still enjoying full, satisfying arrangements.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This book includes classic Christian hymns such as “Amazing Grace,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” along with many other well-known worship favorites. The selections cover a range of moods suitable for praise, reflection, communion, offertory, and special music. Every piece is arranged as a trombone solo with supportive piano accompaniment, designed for both performance and devotional playing.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
The book includes access to online MP3 audio, providing backing tracks and listening examples to support practice and performance. Lyrics are included so students can connect the words of each hymn with the music they are playing, deepening both musical and spiritual understanding.
What’s Inside the Book?
Twenty church hymns arranged for trombone with piano accompaniment
Timeless melodies enhanced with contemporary, expressive harmonies
Carefully crafted parts suitable for a wide range of ability levels
Full piano accompaniments ideal for church services and recitals
Included hymn lyrics for spiritual context and sing-along use
Online MP3 audio tracks for listening and practice support
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Hymn melody reading and phrasing
Tone production and breath control on trombone
Rhythmic accuracy in a worship-music context
Playing with piano accompaniment and ensemble balance
Expressive musicianship and dynamics
Confidence performing in church and public settings
Musical interpretation of sacred texts
How to Use This Book
Use this book in private lessons to introduce sacred repertoire and develop expressive playing. In church settings, select hymns for offertories, preludes, postludes, and special music, rehearsing with a pianist or using the MP3 tracks for preparation. At home, students can practice along with the recordings, follow the lyrics, and use the hymns for personal devotion. School and homeschool music programs can feature these arrangements in concerts, chapel services, or small ensemble performances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book suitable for beginners?
It is best for players who can already read basic notes and rhythms on trombone. Early beginners may need guidance, while late beginners and intermediates will find the music very approachable.
Do I need a pianist to use this book?
A pianist is ideal for performances, but the online MP3 audio tracks help students practice effectively on their own.
Can these hymns be used in church services?
Yes. The arrangements are specifically designed for worship use, including services, special music, and church events.
Are the hymn lyrics included?
Yes. Lyrics are provided so players and congregations can connect the text with the music.
Does the book work for other brass instruments?
The music is written for trombone, but teachers may adapt some lines for similar-range brass instruments if needed.
Learn More
Versions for other instruments are available to mix and match with online MP3 audio tracks. For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.