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What does a trombone player use to change pitches?
By moving the "slide"
What do a trumpet french horn and tuba have that a trombone does not?
They all change notes with the use of valves, while the trombone uses a slide.
Does the trombone use a mouth piece?
Umm... Yes. Most common size in the 12c, however more advanced players use larger deeper mouthpiece to get a better sound/tone
What did french horn and trumpet players insert into their instruments to change the range of available pitches?
A trombone player uses a combination of the slide and his air to change pitches. For example if you start out playing a low c and go up to an a you need to move your slide and blow harder. If you are going from a b flat to an f though all you need to do is blow more air because they are located in the same position. Also if you are a too sharp or flat on a note you can use your tighten or loosen the corners of your lips to get the correct pitch.
What is different about the Trombone compared to the other brass instruments?
The trombone has a slide that can be moved to change the pitch of notes rather than valves or keys that lengthen the tubing to change the pitch of notes like other brass instruments. And there are a lot more than 3 other brass instruments.
What does a trombone use to change pitches?
By moving the "slide"
What does a trombone player use to change pitches?
By moving the "slide"
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.
What size mouth piece should a new trombone player use?
12c is standard for new trombone players
What do a trumpet french horn and tuba have that a trombone does not?
They all change notes with the use of valves, while the trombone uses a slide.
Does the trombone use a mouth piece?
Umm... Yes. Most common size in the 12c, however more advanced players use larger deeper mouthpiece to get a better sound/tone
What did french horn and trumpet players insert into their instruments to change the range of available pitches?
A trombone player uses a combination of the slide and his air to change pitches. For example if you start out playing a low c and go up to an a you need to move your slide and blow harder. If you are going from a b flat to an f though all you need to do is blow more air because they are located in the same position. Also if you are a too sharp or flat on a note you can use your tighten or loosen the corners of your lips to get the correct pitch.
What is different about the Trombone compared to the other brass instruments?
The trombone has a slide that can be moved to change the pitch of notes rather than valves or keys that lengthen the tubing to change the pitch of notes like other brass instruments. And there are a lot more than 3 other brass instruments.
How do you use a slide on a trombone?
By extending the slide, you change the overall length of the horn and lower the note.
What does the trombone have what other brass instrumenst don't?
The trombone features a unique slide mechanism that allows for a smooth, continuous range of pitch, unlike other brass instruments that use valves to change notes. This slide enables players to perform glissandos and achieve microtonal variations, offering a distinct expressive quality. Additionally, the trombone's design contributes to its rich, warm tone, setting it apart within the brass family.
What is the scale positions for B flat scale trombone?
The B-flat major scale for trombone consists of the following positions: 1st position (B♭), 4th position (C), 1st position (D), 4th position (E♭), 1st position (F), 4th position (G), and 2nd position (A). The notes in the scale are B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G, and A, returning to B♭. Trombone players typically use these positions to achieve the correct pitches while playing the scale.
Do all trombones need triggers?
No. The trigger enable you to hit #7 position without moving the slide. There is plenty of pro players who do not use a trigger trombone.
