METHODS OF OVERCOMING THE TROMBONIST’S STAGE FRIGHT

Abstract

The article reveals methods of preventing and eliminating the negative consequences of stage fright of a trombonist. This problem is considered in such detail for the first time, despite the impressive number of materials devoted to the problem of stage fright of musicians in general. Within the framework of the studied problem, the causes of stage fright, the influence of temperament on stressful situations associated with public performances, and methods contributing to the solution of the issue of stage fright were identified. The specifics of teaching trombone playing and its relationship to stage fright were also covered in this work. It was determined which methods of overcoming anxiety are suitable for trombonists and which are not. The author’s conclusion is that in order to successfully overcome stage fright, a trombonist needs to understand the nature of fear, consider all possible obstacles that may hinder a good performance when analyzing a concert program, prepare the material in advance, perform frequently, focus on the artistic image during playing, avoid tension in the right hand, and avoid pressing the mouthpiece too tightly against the lips.