Flow Studies for Tenor Trombone: A Daily Phrasing and Technique Regimen by David Vining is appropriate for high school through professional trombone players.

Flow Studies is designed to help you develop air flow efficiency by playing musical phrases in a wide array of ranges, keys, and rhythms. The etudes are presented in a daily format with eight etudes per day, for a total of fifty-six etudes. Flow Studies offers a musical way to cultivate the important technical skill of breath control, and musical incentives are always more compelling to musicians than technical ones!

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"I love these exercises. I find them to be a great approach to developing a light touch in my playing. They help me focus on the special kind of air and chop coordination necessary for smoothness and flexibility in so many facets of my playing. Furthermore, they are divided up into a weekly progression that helps to prevent the danger of falling into a rut. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a student trying to understand how to structure your practice, this format is both instructive and convenient. These flow studies should be a part of everyone’s routine!" - Colin Williams, Associate Principal Trombone, New York Philharmonic

“This method has been successfully designed to be a fun, thorough, and effective way to address one of the most important challenges facing all trombonists: breath control. 'Flow Studies' should be a staple in every trombonist's compilation of method books.” - John Drew, Professor of Trombone, Florida State University

59 pages, spiral bound to lay flat on the music stand

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The Breathing Book, a companion to this volume, provides concise information about establishing effective air flow to maximize the value of Flow Studies. Click here to order the Breathing/Flow Bundle for Tenor Trombone at a discount.