Bass Trombone
Grades
5th-8th Grade
Syllabus
Published in the Manual of Syllabuses and available as a digital download.
For regular trombone, see Trombone.
Also available as a single syllabus digital download: 2021 Bass 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