description: 1974, hardcover edition, Vantage Press, NY. Hardcover title, 68 pages. Introduction features a brief essay by the author, as well as action of embouchure muscles. Other sections of the text pitch, harmonics, the mouth piece, the bone, breath control, and a section of transitional exercises. This title is a comprehensive study of the slide trombone. The author is a most accomplished musician who also plays the piano, banjo, drums, in addition to composing music. Co-author Van Alexander composed and conducted the music for 22 movies as well as TV films and shows, including 5 years with "Hazel." At the time of publication, he was arranger for "The Dean Martin Show" (9 years), and arranger-conductor for "The Jonathan Winters Show." Most incredible of all, he composed "A Tisket a Tasket" with Ella Fitzgerald. Quite a book.
language: English
title: The magnificent bone: A comprehensive study of the slide trombone
titlecomplete: The magnificent bone: A comprehensive study of the slide trombone
publisher: Vantage Press