Music Theory for Trombonists: Understanding What We Play
About Music Theory for Trombonists: Understanding What We Play
Have you every been playing a solo or etude only to be frustrated by lots of accidentals? Or have you ever played a piece of music that you thought didn’t make any sense? Maybe you’ve always wondered why music sounds a certain way?
All of these questions and more can be answered by understanding the basics of music theory. Knowing the theory behind the music is like having a musical superpower! It gives you another layer of understanding that you can take directly to the practice room. We will be learning intervals, chords, cadences, major and minor, and more.
This class will:
Give you the basics of music theory that you can directly apply to your music
Help reduce frustration in the practice room by showing you the “why” behind your music
Give you a deeper understanding of your art form
Recommended materials: A pencil, an etude or solo, your trombone or piano, and staff paper.
The capacity for this class is 12 students.
Class Goals
- Goal 1 – Learn the basics of music theory
- Goal 2 – Learn how to apply your music theory knowledge to the music you are playing
- Goal 3 – Have fun!
Age Range
Teens
Skill Level
Intermediate and up
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When
45-min live online session.
Enrolled students receive lifetime access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
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Brian McDonie
Brian McDonie is an active trombonist and educator. From 2020 to 2023, he was a member of the 566th Air Force Band of the Midwest performing in concerts, parades, ceremonies, and educational outreach programs across the Midwest. Brian also served as a U.S. Marine Musician in Okinawa, Japan and Havelock, North Carolina from 2016 to 2020.
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