[Trombone-l] "The Main Method" by Roy Main

[Alex Iles]

My former teacher and mentor Roy Main has published a new book titled, "The Main Method". 

Here is Roy's own description of his book! 

"The Main Method Book is divided into two sections. The first section covers a complete warmup at all levels, and the  second section consists of extended chord studies (easy to more advanced).  The book includes two cd's which are really great to work with.  The use of these exercises will make you focus on your breathing, intonation, 
flexibility, range, articulation, and air stream.  This book will also help you to pull together your scales and chords."

I have been making use of Roy's exercises included in this book for years, but it's great to now have them here in one volume along with the accompanying cd's. Roy's comments and suggestions are highly useful too. I highly recommend this volume as an excellent supplement to anyone interested in expanding or fine-tuning their all-around practice routine.   

The book is $30 plus $5 shipping and can be ordered from Roy directly...rokay at charter.net.

Happy practicing!

LX