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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 size mouth piece should a new trombone player use?

12c is standard for new trombone players


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 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.


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 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.


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.


How do baseball players use measurement in their job?

Well, you need to know how long and how heavy you want your bat to be. Baseball players also measure the speed of their pitches to see how good of a fastball they have.


What is the difference between a trumpet and a trombone?

A trumpet is a brass instrument with a higher pitch and a more cylindrical shape, while a trombone is a brass instrument with a lower pitch and a larger, more conical shape. Trombones use a slide to change the pitch, while trumpets use valves.