The Beginning Band Fun Book (Trombone)

What Is This Book?
The Beginning Band Fun Book (Trombone) is a beginner trombone method created specifically for elementary-age students by experienced elementary band teachers. It uses a highly visual, kid-friendly approach to introduce first-year players to reading music, basic technique, and ensemble skills in a fun, approachable way.

Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for elementary school trombone students in their first year of band or private lessons. It also works well for slightly older beginners who need a clear, simple introduction to reading music and playing trombone.

What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
Children learn more easily with oversized notation, so the book uses extra-large notes that are simple to see and follow. Letter names are printed inside the note heads to support early note recognition and confidence. Clear, uncluttered diagrams and charts show students exactly where and how to play. Each page presents a limited amount of material, with straightforward instructions and easy-to-read sheet music designed to prevent overwhelm. Child-centered illustrations keep young learners engaged and motivated.

What Music Does the Book Include?
Students play a large selection of classic and time-tested songs that are familiar, tuneful, and carefully arranged for beginners. Melodies are simplified so young trombonists can focus on sound, rhythm, and technique while still enjoying real, recognizable music suitable for elementary band programs.

Are There Fun Extras Included?
The book is supported by free online audio and video that make practice more interactive and fun. Professionally sequenced play-along MP3 tracks and produced play-along videos help students hear how each piece should sound. Live playing demonstrations of every song, along with engaging graphics and animation, capture kids’ attention and encourage consistent practice.

What’s Inside the Book?
Extra-large music notation
Letter names inside the note heads
Simplified, beginner-friendly arrangements
Clear and uncomplicated diagrams and charts
Limited material presented on each page
Easy-to-read instructions and sheet music
Child-centered, engaging illustrations
Large selection of classic, time-tested songs for beginners
Free online audio play-along tracks
Free online video play-along demonstrations

Skills Your Child Will Learn
How to read notes on the staff
How to count and play basic rhythms
Proper trombone playing technique
Understanding and performing melody and harmony
Core music theory fundamentals
Creativity and musical expression
Music listening skills and appreciation

How to Use This Book
Parents and teachers can use this book as a primary method for first-year trombone study or as a supplement to an existing band method. It works well for private lessons, small group instruction, and full band classes. Students can learn new concepts in lessons and then reinforce them at home by practicing with the online audio and video play-alongs.

Learn More Online
Families and educators can visit the publisher’s online resources to access the free audio tracks, video play-alongs, and live demonstrations for every song in the book. There you can also explore related titles in the Music Fun Books series and find additional materials by author Larry Newman for other instruments and ensemble settings.

Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.