John Kenny - Contemporary Trombone Techniques

World-renowned trombonist John Kenny takes some time out at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to explain and play a few of his ideas and techniques for contemporary trombone music and improvisations. These examples could be a helpful guide for composers and performers. The subjects covered are: 0:00 Improvisation 2:40 Sound, style and expression 6:58 Vibrato 9:40 Harmon mute 11:26 Improvising 14:45 Flutter techniques 17:50 Slap-tongue 21:45 Voice multiphonics 27:25 Vowel sounds and colour palette 36:30 Lip multiphonics 41:20 Microtones