Trombone Book One of the Brass in Color Beginner Method Series introduces a color-coded tablature (Color Slide Positions) to help students learn the slide positions of the trombone and apply them to notes in the Middle Range.
 
In this beginner method series students will first learn the note’s pitch by listening to his or her instructor, and then by using the Color Slide Positions students will be able to easily match the note’s pitch with the slide positions of the trombone. 
 
Standard music notation has also been included with each lesson to help the instructor know which notes to play, and to teach students how to read the notes as they match them with the slide positions of the trombone.  Breath marks, articulation, dynamics and tempi are not noted in the lessons and may be added by the instructor as needed.  Also, key signatures are not used so that students will focus primarily on listening and learning the slide positions associated with the notes.
 
There are three main sections in Brass in Color.  The first section is Lessons that introduces new slide positions, notes and music concepts.  The second section is Technique Exercises that consists of two-measure exercises to help students practice and review the material.  The third section is Songs that gives students the opportunity to practice playing longer melodies.