Bass Trombone

Grades

5th-8th Grade

Syllabus

Published in the Manual of Syllabuses and available as a digital download.

For regular trombone, see Trombone.

Instruments

Any type of bass trombone can be used with this syllabus. It is not suitable for Tenor trombones including those with F attachment.

Repertoire

To be selected from the manual lists in the Bass trombone syllabus. Find your local music retailer.

Technical Work

All technical work requirements are set out in the publication Trombone,Tuba and Euphonium Technical Work.

Orchestral Excerpts

Candidates may select orchestral excepts from Brass Orchestral Excerpts for presentation at examination.

Sight Reading

Candidates may prepare for sight-reading tests with Brass Sight Reading.

Publication Corrections

• Trombone, Tuba & Euphonium Technical Work, pg. 50, B harmonic minor scale should be number 11.6 and B minor arpeggio should be number 11.11
• Trombone, Tuba & Euphonium Technical Work, pg. 65, E flat minor arpeggio should be number 4.14