The book is ideal for students to professionals, whether focused on classical, jazz or commercial playing. Dec 17, 2010 i miss at least one important name here. Not just a single pattern developed over a thousand pages like many other books, but a large collection of varied, interesting, challenging patterns in progression from easy to hard, and covering many goals. Trombone books for young beginners easy winners peter lawrance. Bob s approach to doodle tonguing is more refined than anyones ive ever studied under. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Art of improvisation by bob taylor bebop jazz solos bass clef by david baker. Bob mcchesney, who has written a study for doodle tonguing called doodle studies and etudes which in very small steps teach doodle tonguing.
The book also offers a section of exercises and explanations of doodle tonguing, and addresses slide movement and the variable slide grip mcchesney uses for faster playing. Technical studies for trombone sheet music mcchesney, bob. Excellent as a daily practice manual and a lifelong resource, technical studies for trombone contains 55 pages, plus 9 pages of blank music manuscript for making notations. The hands down best lip slur book i have ever come across for trombone. Bob mcchesney has evolved from a primarily selftaught student of the. Trombone basics use the online videos listed with each topic to help you at home. Blair bollinger charles vernon douglas yeo christian lindberg joseph. My fellow college trombone players pointed out to me that they thought i was doodletonguing, a term i had never heard before. He developed a technique by which he could play fast groupings of notes on the trombone that sounded like a saxophone or trumpet.
For more than a thousand students and professional players it has proven to be an extremely valuable tool in improving fast legato skills on the trombone. He currently teaches in the music department at california state university, northridge. Joined by the amazing pianistorganist larry goldings, worldrenowned bassist darek oles, awardwinning drummer bill stewart, and yellow jackets saxophonist bob mintzer, the group tears up originals from bob and. As an old hobby player i came across this just a couple of years ago and i have come halfway. He has played under every chicago symphony orchestra conductor, covering from frederick stock. Bob mcchesney full music trombone clinic at allegra music academy with. Seen several references to it and apparently it is quite. I was thinking about digga tonguing for classical as opposed to doodle. It covers the instrument, its repertoire, the way it has been played, and the social, cultural, and aesthetic contexts within which it has developed. Trombone books for jazz trombone, and for trombone lessons. Because of its slide, the trombone has some very unique characteristics when it comes to legato connected and smooth playing. Get a book called doodle studies and etudes by bob mcchesney.
Alex ansbergs student via skype, va bob helped me immensely to expand my harmonic knowledge and improve my technical abilities. Famous trombone players to make a great trombone sound, you need to know what a great trombone sound is. Bob mcchesney doodle tonguing trombone wl1pym265jlj. Technically, heres some background on how it works. Tommy dorsey is big band style jazz, swing, but a more genteel dance band style. Technical studies for trombone by bob mcchesney is a compilation of technical exercises, general playing tips, and pedagogical concepts for the tenor trombonist. This is the trombone site for both jazz and classical players. Today im going to try to guess bob mcchesneys embouchure type.
The name doodle tonguing was coined for the technique because it uses syllables similar to those used in the word doodle. Whigham more a terrific resource for trombone players around the world, andy martin more. Introduction to doodle tonguing on trombone a masterclass. This tonguing type, which is also recommended by many other brass texts and method books, is distinguished by the tongue striking the back of the upper teeth or upper gums and then arching and hovering inside the mouth according to the register being played. The book explores the origins of the instrument, its invention in the fifteenth century, and its story up to modern times, also revealing hidden aspects of the trombone in. You will also find a selection of unique trombone books, only available on this site. A complete course of study using doodle tonguing for the slide trombone, with demonstration and playalong cd. In addition to his work as a performer and studio musician, mcchesney has authored the trombone method on doodle tonguing entitled doodle studies and etudes. This exciting 72 minute roller coaster ride features the technical and musical wizardry of bob mcchesney on the slide trombone. To make a great trombone sound, you need to know what a great trombone sound is. Chord studies for trombone by phil wilson and joe viola complete method for jazz improvisation by jerry coker contemporary jazz series by david berger creative jazz improvisation by scott reeves doodles, exercises for mastering jazz trombone by dale cheal doodle studies and etudes by bob mcchesney effortless mastery by kenny werner.
Remember that this is for playing lead jazz trombone and bebop. Eddie daniels bob mcchesney is a virtuoso and has the gift to bring us the joy of music at the highest level. This horn was manufactured within the golden years of conn corporation. Bob mcchesney tonguing, pdf doodle tonguing mcchesney, bob mcchesney, horn tonguing exercises, trumpet tonguing exercises, tonguing trombone exercises pdf, mc chesney doodle tonguing trombone. His trademarks as a trombone soloist are lightningfast technique, the beauty of his sound, and his emotional connection to the music. The horn guys bob mcchesney jazz solo transcriptions by rob. He has since authored what is considered to be the definitive treatise on the subject, called, doodle studies and etudes. Technical studies for trombone sheet music mcchesney. Internationally renowned trombonist bob mcchesney is a product of the baltimore, maryland public school music programs, and is primarily a selftaught virtuoso.
Can anyone who ownshas read it share their opinions on it. Bob mcchesney was born in baltimore, maryland, and began playing the trombone in the fourth grade as part of his public school music program. Trombone trick trombone hal leonard trombone trombone hal leonard ess. In addition to that book, do you think david bakers. At the time when he was a child, he didnt know that the technique was known as doodle tonguing, and. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. His technical ability is unmatched in modern trombone playing. Doodle tonguing is the perfect weapon for jazz trombone players who want to play fast and smooth melody lines. The method book has been critically acclaimed and endorsed by trombonists and music educators all over the world. This article will look at some of the best trombone books for beginners that you can buy to supplement a tutor book andor expand the repertoire of a beginner. Bob mcchesney has evolved from a primarily selftaught student of the trombone into a worldrenowned soloist and authority on trombone pedagogy. Ive heard a lot of younger players get too notey with it, meaning they are over emphasizing the individual notes over the feel and line. Bob mcchesney was born in baltimore, maryland, and began playing the trombone in the fourth grade as part of his.
The horn guys doodle studies and etudes by bob mcchesney. The exercises are those that mcchesney uses for his own personal practice and shares with his. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Primarily selftaught, at a young age, bob discovered a unique way of articulating on the slide trombone, called doodle tonguing. With demostration cd bob mcchesney, richard fote on. Easy winners is a great book that is full of popular tunes from stage, film and tv shows. Trombone site contains most of the professional trombonists in the world. Ellis has recently written and published a trombone method book called back to basics for trombone published by ls publications. Doodle tonguing part 1 ingemar lindgren on september 22, 2011 at 10. Exercises for mastering jazz trombone by dale cheal doodle studies and etudes by bob mcchesney. This is the first comprehensive study of the trombone in english. The horn guys bob mcchesney jazz solo transcriptions by.
Doodle studies and etudes by trombonist bob mcchesney was first published in 1992. If you are teaching an older beginner or have decided to teach yourself trombone a bit later in life, some of the books mentioned earlier in the article might either be too easy or aimed at too young an audience. Download trombone doodle tonguing part 14 digitaltrombone save trombone doodle tonguing part 14 digitaltrombone for later 295870710jazzetudsandduets. All original content, only found on this site, for both jazz and classical players. Edward kleinhammer, author of the art of trombone playing, joined the civic orchestra, the training orchestra for the chicago symphony, in 1940. Critically acclaimed and endorsed by the great trombonists carl fontana, bill watrous and joseph alessi, mcchesneys book and recording is. The most common tongue type is reinhardts tonguetype two. To find more books about bob mcchesney tonguing, you can use related keywords. After two years he was accepted by the chicago symphony orchestra, where he remained for his entire career until he retired in 1985. In this episode bob mcchesney talks about doodle tonguing and improvises a solo trombone piece. It is a technique for legato playing with built in swing phrasing. Here is mcchesney playing one of the parts for his arrangement on i love you.
Doodle tonguing is a way that you can play really fast on the trombone, using a kind of articulation thats appropriate for jazz music, and in that way its different from double tonguing, different from triple tonguing, and its a technique thats great to have to play legato and swing feel. The book looks not only at the trombone within classical music but also at its place in jazz, popular music, popular religion, and light music. Once you have the basics in place, and feel comfortable playing with doodle tongue, it is time to work on speed and strength. At the time when he was a child, he didnt know that the technique was known as. Trombone doodle tonguing part 14 digitaltrombone scale. He developed a technique by which he could play fast. Click on any of the names below to search for videos of them playing the trombone. In 1839, christian friedrich sattler, a german instrument maker, recognized that tubing could be added within the bell section of a bb tenor trombone to achieve the range produced by an f bass trombone, essentially combining the two into one more. Bob mcchesneys jazz solo transcriptions by rob egerton.
Lalo schifrin bob mcchesney is a master of the trombone. Doodle studies and etudes by trombonist bob mcchesney. This list is growing, and compiled from materials used in lessons, intended as a onestop substitute for leaving it up to the student to have to find on their own. The book explores the origins of the instrument, its invention in the fifteenth century, and its story up to modern times, also revealing hidden aspects of the trombone in different eras and countries. He developed a technique by which he could play fast groupings of notes on the. Welcome to one of the largest collections of articles about trombone playing in the world. Covering all aspects of the doodle tongue technique, this book was written for students. To find more books about bob mcchesney doodle studies and etudes, you can use related keywords.
Covering all aspects of the doodle tongue technique. Nov 05, 2003 in addition to his work as a performer and studio musician, mcchesney has authored the trombone method on doodle tonguing entitled doodle studies and etudes. Us highway 1 titusville, fl 32796 toll free in usa. Mcchesney is a fantastic trombonist as youll hear in these videos and also the author of a very popular book on the jazz trombone technique of doodle tonguing.