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The pitch is changed on a Trombone by moving the slide or changing your ombisture.

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How does sound change when using a slide on a trombone?

When you extend the slide it changes the pich which changes the note


What is the different slide trombone valve trombone?

A lot. Although they look similar they are played differently. The main difference is the mechanism used to create the notes/pitches. The valve trombone is basically a baritone horn in the shape of a trombone. It uses a combination of 3 valves like a trumpet to generate the different pitches by the vibration of the player's lips in the mouth piece and the combination of valves pressed down. A slide trombone uses a slide to change the wave length of the ptich combined with the vibration of the player's lips in the mouthpiece. Notes or pitches rely upon sound waves. To change pitch you change the length of the sound wave. The valve trombone uses valves to chnages the course of the air producing the sound wave to lengthen it or shorten it. The slide trombone does this by moving the slide up or down.


What is the purpose of the slide on a trombone?

Both the slide on a Trombone and the valves on a Trumpet are to play all of the different notes. (ie: press the 2 and 3rd valve on a trumpet to play G#). music is sound, sound is compsed of "waves" or the peaks and valleys thesound travels, looks like a wave. The longer the distance between the peak and valley, the lower the note/pitch. the shorter the distance the higher the pitch. This is best seen if you pluck a guitar string. You can see the string vibrate to the sound wave. Shorten the lengthen of the string and you produce a high pitch. The slide and vavles do this in the trumpet and trombone. Pressing the valves re-channels or directs the sound wave produce by the player's lips through shorter or longer tubing/distance. The trombone this is done by moving the slide up or down.


Which produces the highest sound in pitch a trumpet or trombone?

trumpet


What does a trombone do to change pitches?

He or she plays the Trombone, a musical instrument of the Brass family. Trombonists can play in an orchestra and/or band, and can also be used as a solo instrument. The trombonist reads music or plays songs by ear on the slide or valve trombone.

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How does sound change when using a slide on a trombone?

When you extend the slide it changes the pich which changes the note


How does the musical sound change on a trombone?

It changes by th embochure of your lips and the position that your slide is in. :)


What are the main differences between the tuba and the trombone in terms of sound production and playing technique?

The main differences between the tuba and the trombone are in their sound production and playing technique. The tuba produces a deep, rich sound due to its larger size and wider bore, while the trombone has a more versatile sound range due to its slide mechanism. In terms of playing technique, the tuba requires the player to use valves to change notes, while the trombone player uses the slide to adjust pitch.


What is the different slide trombone valve trombone?

A lot. Although they look similar they are played differently. The main difference is the mechanism used to create the notes/pitches. The valve trombone is basically a baritone horn in the shape of a trombone. It uses a combination of 3 valves like a trumpet to generate the different pitches by the vibration of the player's lips in the mouth piece and the combination of valves pressed down. A slide trombone uses a slide to change the wave length of the ptich combined with the vibration of the player's lips in the mouthpiece. Notes or pitches rely upon sound waves. To change pitch you change the length of the sound wave. The valve trombone uses valves to chnages the course of the air producing the sound wave to lengthen it or shorten it. The slide trombone does this by moving the slide up or down.


What is the purpose of the slide on a trombone?

Both the slide on a Trombone and the valves on a Trumpet are to play all of the different notes. (ie: press the 2 and 3rd valve on a trumpet to play G#). music is sound, sound is compsed of "waves" or the peaks and valleys thesound travels, looks like a wave. The longer the distance between the peak and valley, the lower the note/pitch. the shorter the distance the higher the pitch. This is best seen if you pluck a guitar string. You can see the string vibrate to the sound wave. Shorten the lengthen of the string and you produce a high pitch. The slide and vavles do this in the trumpet and trombone. Pressing the valves re-channels or directs the sound wave produce by the player's lips through shorter or longer tubing/distance. The trombone this is done by moving the slide up or down.


Which produces the highest sound in pitch a trumpet or trombone?

trumpet


What does a trombone do to change pitches?

He or she plays the Trombone, a musical instrument of the Brass family. Trombonists can play in an orchestra and/or band, and can also be used as a solo instrument. The trombonist reads music or plays songs by ear on the slide or valve trombone.


What are the differences between a baritone and a trombone in terms of sound quality and playing technique?

The baritone has a mellower sound quality compared to the trombone, which has a brighter and more brassy sound. In terms of playing technique, the baritone is played with valves to change notes, while the trombone uses a slide to change pitches.


What are the differences between a trombone and a baritone in terms of sound quality and playing technique?

The trombone has a brighter and more brassy sound quality compared to the warmer and mellower sound of the baritone. In terms of playing technique, the trombone requires the use of a slide to change pitches, while the baritone uses valves.


Does the valve trombone have the same sound as the slide trombone?

yes. Valve trombones are better for faster music and improvising. They're used most often in jazz bands.


How does a trumpet play different notes?

A very short explanation is, you vibrate your lips while blow air through the mouthpiece. Pushing valves changes the length of tubing that has air going through it, causing different notes to sound.


Which cost more trombone bell or a trombone slide?

They would cost about the same generally but sometimes, the bell may cost a bit more. Because bigger the bell, the more sound the comes out. In some cases, the smaller the bell, the more clean the pitch. Depends on what kind of player you are.