Etudes caractéristiques

Études Caractéristiques has formed many generations of Trombone players. The compilation by French cornetist, conductor and composer, Jean-Baptiste Arban (1825-1889) successfully addresses requirements of modern technique and characteristics.

Arban studied at the Paris Conservatoire and led a prosperous career as a versatile and accomplished musician. Études Caractéristiques contains fourteen studies, each addressing a variety of musical characteristics. These elements include chromaticism, articulation, rhythm, range, intervals, breath control, and tempo, among otheraspects. Arban's Études Caractéristiques is not to be missed by aspiring Trombone players.