[Trombone-l] How to learn about F attachment

[jscot@ucalgary.ca]

>John -

My first book introducing the F attachment was by Allen Ostrander. I
believe that it's published by Charles Colin, and the title is something
like "An Introduction to Bass Trombone and the F attachment". It's a well
written first book for this subject - it has diagrams to help you find out
where the trigger positions are, and short etudes that introduce the notes
between low "E" and pedal "B flat" as well as some of the new alternate
positions that the attachment makes possible.

Unfortunately, I loaned the book to a student and never got it back, so I
can't confirm the publisher/title exactly. If you can find this book (try
Hickeys), it will get you off to a great start.

Jim Scott


 I have a Yamaha Y-6XX trombone with F attachment that I play in a
> community
> band.  This is my first trombone with an F attachment.  I would like to
> learn more about using the F attachment.  There is no documentation for
> the
> F attachment in any of my basic lesson books.  Can anyone recommend an
> online resource or book so that I can learn how to use this thing?  I
> assume
> the purpose is to make certain notes more accessible or convenient, but I
> would like a very clear explanation of exactly what it does, tips and
> tricks
> for using it, dos and don'ts, etc.  Please advice, and thank you in
> advance
> for any information.
>
> - John
>
>
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