Trombone.org's "Just For Beginners" - Several great articles
The Philharmonia's Trombone site - Articles, videos, sounds, and more. Use the menu on the left to explore.
SoundJunction.org - Tons of neat stuff here covering all aspects of music. Go! Explore! Enjoy!
Sound Junction's Trombone page - When you're done you can explore the other instruments too!
Slide Position Chart - Because wrong notes turn your director's hair gray!
Slide Position Chart (with F Trigger) - For Instruments with a F trigger attachment
How to play the Trombone - A complete video series - Everything from assembly to multiple tonguing
Trombone Warm-ups - Accept the "terms" and download - A great routine for developing players
Trombone Scale Sheet - Use the "Junior" or "Clinic" versions
Bone Zone Tips - Use the menu on the left. Many great ideas/suggestions
Trombone Tips - From TSMP
Legato playing - No smearing allowed!
Playing in Jazz Band? - Learn how to improvise!
Basic Trombone care (video) - Keep your instrument ship-shape
Lubrication and bathtime - An excellent explanation of slide lubrication and how to clean your instrument
Mouthpieces explained - Note: ALWAYS consult with your private teacher/director before switching anything!
General
Use a metronome while you practice / Like this one better? - Online Metronome
Practice sight reading rhythms to become a better rhythm reader - PracticeSightReading.com
Staying Motivated - Good advice for everyone (not just trombonists) (.pdf file)
You play a wind instrument, not a breeze instrument! - Build your breathing abilities (.pdf file)
Notes and key signatures
Name your notes - Musictheory.net's Note Name Trainer
Name your slide positions - Musictheory.net's Brass Trainer (set Instrument/Range/etc. on the right side)
Speed up your note naming and fingering abilities - Music Racer
Practice naming key signatures - Musictheory.net's Key Signature Trainer
Learn key signatures using the Circle of Fifths - Circle of Fifths lessons
Intervals
What are intervals? - Learn about intervals
Practice identifing the intervals - Musictheory.net's Interval Trainer
Scales
Learn how to build a major scale - Musictheory.net's Major Scale Tutorial
Terms
What does that word mean? - Virgina Tech's Multimedia Dictionary
Compose (write) your own music
Using the computer - Free Finale Notepad Software
Using staff paper - Print your own staff paper
Trombone History
Trombone History - from Thinkquest
A "short" history of the Trombone - A much more detailed look at the Trombone's history
A short history of all the instruments - Thinkquest (usually takes awhile to load)
Science
The Science of Music - Check out their questions, movies, and exhibits! Exploratorium.edu
Watch an experimental instrument builder - Exploratorium video
Other
All about the orchestra, instruments, composers, and more! - New York Philharmonic Kids Site
Perfect Pitch - Baseball meets band and orchestra!
The Celebrity Band - Find out which famous celebrities play your instrument!
Brass players in the movies - Find out which brass players can be heard in your favorite movies
Artist and Composer Biographies - From 8notes.com
Music Professions - Read about some of the jobs you might enjoy
Multimedia Audio and Video
Trombone Videos - An excellent, well organized collection hosted by David Werden
What's happening inside my mouthpiece? (video) - One word: Freakycool
Jokes
Instrument Jokes - A collection of jokes for all the instruments
Dr. Duck's Music Jokes - Another collection of music jokes (Notice: This is LARGE and takes time to load)
Miscellaneous
The Vegetable Orchestra - Yes, I said the Vegetable Orchestra...
