Easy Trombone Trios for Beginners
The Beginning Band Fun Book’s FUNsembles: Book of Easy Trios (Trombone)
What Is This Book?
The Beginning Band Fun Book’s FUNsembles: Book of Easy Trios (Trombone) is a collection of easy to intermediate trios written specifically for young trombone players. It includes over thirty engaging pieces that help beginners experience ensemble playing early in their musical journey. The book is carefully formatted for first- and second-year players, making group playing approachable, fun, and confidence-building.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for elementary and middle school trombone students in their first or second year of band.
It works well for school band programs, private lessons, small group instruction, and home learners.
Directors can use it for pull-out lessons, sectionals, full-band flexibility, and performance pieces.
Parents can use it as a supplemental resource to school method books to encourage playing with friends and siblings.
Any young trombonist who wants to experience the fun of playing in a trio will benefit from this book.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The music is written with extra-large, easy-to-read notation tailored for beginning trombone players.
Arrangements are simplified, with logical ranges, comfortable rhythms, and kid-friendly pacing.
Each page contains a limited amount of material, so young players can focus without feeling overwhelmed.
Clear, concise instructions support independent practice as well as teacher-guided lessons.
Parts are carefully balanced so every player can feel successful and hear themselves in the ensemble.
What Music Does the Book Include?
The book features a wide variety of classic, familiar, and time-tested tunes arranged as trombone trios.
Students will find beloved melodies, catchy songs, and accessible favorites that motivate regular practice.
The trios span multiple styles and genres, giving young musicians a taste of different musical sounds.
The selection supports both concert use and informal playing with friends.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
Over thirty easy to intermediate trombone trios
Parts written specifically for young trombone players
Large-print notation for easier reading
Simplified rhythms and ranges suited to 1st–2nd year students
Clean page layouts with limited material per page
Flexible trio arrangements compatible with other FUNsembles books
Repertoire that complements The Beginning Band Fun Book series
Music suitable for lessons, rehearsals, and performance
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Basic trombone tone production and sound control
Rhythm reading in an ensemble context
Reading and following a trombone part with others
Listening and blending with other players
Playing in tune and matching articulation
Following dynamics and simple musical expression
Counting rests and entrances in a trio setting
Building confidence performing with a small group
How to Use This Book
Use the trios in weekly band sectionals to introduce ensemble skills to young trombonists.
Assign individual parts for home practice, then bring students together to play as a trio in lessons or rehearsals.
Combine this book with other instrument versions so mixed-instrument trios can perform together.
Select pieces as short performance items for school concerts, recitals, or informal classroom showcases.
Rotate parts so each student experiences different musical roles (melody, harmony, supporting lines).
Use the book as a companion to The Beginning Band Fun Book to reinforce reading, rhythm, and ensemble awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this book be used with other instruments?
Yes. Directors can mix and match instruments from the FUNsembles series to create flexible trios that fit any instrumentation.
Is this book suitable for complete beginners?
It is best for students who have learned the basics in their first months of playing and are ready to try simple ensemble music, typically first- and second-year players.
Can I use this book for concerts or just for practice?
Many of the trios work well for concerts, small-group features, and informal performances, as well as for everyday practice.
Do I need a teacher to use this book?
A teacher or band director is helpful, but the clear layouts and simple parts also make it usable for motivated home learners with some basic guidance.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.