Adam Routine, (unpublished)
This routine by trumpet teacher Bill Adam does not to my knowledge exist in formal published form, but is referred to and practised by many players. This, I believe, is the original source of the “fanning out long tone” exercise.
Crook, Hal. How to Improvise, Advance Music 1991
Improvisation teacher at Berklee College (Boston, Mass.) and trombonist Hal Crook’s book is a masterpiece of organization and ideas. Every player (improviser or not!) would benefit from reading his thoughts on practice and systematic approach to learning. Bursting with scale and chord exercises which are nothing short of ingenious.
Edlund, Lars. MODUS NOVUS Lärobok i fritonal melodiläsning, AB Nordiska Musikförlaget / Edition Wilhelm Hansen Stockholm, 1963
A collection of atonal sight singing (reading) exercises specially written as well as collected from the repertoire. This book is a standard text in many music faculties at universities, and goes through the various intervals. Excellent material for escaping the well worn “major/minor” paths - challenging and beneficial for aural and musical development.
Iyengar, B. K. S. Light on Yoga, Allen & Unwin, 1976
Many musicians have benefited from yoga. This book is helpful in teaching you all about the practice and philosophy of yoga, but can also encourage you to appreciate the similarities between yoga and mastering a musical instrument. The author’s clear and unequivocal instructions provide much comfort during the many hours in the practice room.
Levine, Mark. The Jazz Theory Book, Sher Music Co., 1995.
This is the most comprehensive resource for explaining intervals, chord and scale relationships, progressions, practice tactics and much more. Filled with musical examples and enlightening anecdotes, this book is a must for anybody interested in how harmony really works.
Mainous, Frank D. Melodies To Harmonize With, Prentice Hall, 1978.
400-odd melodies of all styles organized into 19 sections, which go progressively through the various chord types needed for harmonization. Uses chord symbols, but also traditional terminology. Extremely valuable collection for musicians to discover that advanced (e.g., altered and augmented) chords are by no means restricted to “jazz” or “modern music”.
Reeves, Scott D. Creative Jazz Improvisation, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall, 1995.
Very useful book with chapter by chapter guide to each mode/chord. Includes thorough transcriptions of solos, patterns, and licks which add enormously to the understanding of how progressions work, and are extremely beneficial for developing the ear.
Schlossberg, Max. Daily Drills and Exercises for Trombone, Carl Fischer, (date unknown).
Classic routine book that contains an impressive collection of exercises, many of which have been incorporated into other standard routines. The interval studies, as well as ubiquitous exercise no. 17 alone make this book indispensable.
Slonimsky, Nicolas. Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns, Music Sales Corp, 1997.
An extraordinary book (first published in 1947) that contains a vast array of octave additions and divisions that spawn hundreds of “new” scales, chords, and other patterns. This is “Schoenberg meets Coltrane” in one volume, and is required reading for anybody looking for harmonic ideas.
Spence, Greg. The Only No Mystery Guide to Trumpet Mastery, Mystery to Mastery Publishing, 2006.
Commercial trumpeter Greg Spence has written a book which demystifies the whole business of air, chops, sound, and range. It takes you step by step up from low C (on the trumpet), introducing many original ideas, and teaches you to play properly and easily. Adaptable to trombone and highly recommended.
Vernon, Charles G. A Singing Approach to the Trombone & Other Brass Instruments, Atlanta Brass Society Press, 1995.
Essential text that collates and presents years of Edward Kleinhammer and Arnold Jacobs (former Chicago Symphony bass trombonist and tubist respectively) devotion. Excellent source of exercises covering flexibility, range, and smoothness.
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