Comparison of trombone study methods and ways of creating a personal practice routine

Daily practice methods created for trombone and other brass instruments involve the combination of many complex skills. Well planned practice methods that the musician will use in an effective study make it possible to overcome problems more consciously. However, brass instrument performance and its complex basic concepts (tongue, slurs, articulation, air flow, etc.) are difficult to put on a methodical order when personal physical differences are considered. When technical difficulties occur, many players have to find their own solutions personally for success. In this case, the loss of time and wrong playing habits will affect the musicians professional life negatively. The aim of this study is to create a compilation of the practice methods and learning materials chosen by the researcher, for performers, students and brass instructors. In this way, planning of a personal daily practice program, which is a challenging issue, will be more clear. Some suggestions and possible solutions will be discussed. After the literature study and research, digital and printed methods, theoretical books and players opinions were examined, common points and differences were determined. Interdisciplinary methods were also included in the study and suggestions were made to develop personalized practice methods. These personal practice methods obtained through the research can be a solution to many technical and musical problems, as well as positively affecting the self-confidence of the player. In this point of view, each of the daily exercises shown in the study aims to increase the control and focusing ability of the performer in musical performance by ensuring the development of musical abilities within a pre-worked study program. The research is aimed to be a study material for trombone but also can be beneficial for other brass instruments.