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Trombone
A member of the brass family of instruments, the trombone's range of mellow and brazen sounds allows it to fit into almost any genre. Questions about the trombone, trombone players, and trombone music belong here.
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the slide master
How do you interpret first and third angle projection?
The front elevation is in the centre in both projections.
In 1st angle projection the end elevation is on the opposite side of the front elevation and the plan view is below the front elevation.
In 3rd angle projection the plan view is above the front elevation and the end elevations are on the same side as viewed
Does anyone have sheet music for the trombone on Pokemon in which the trombone plays every part?
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How do you play Land of a 1000 Dances on the Trombone?
On my version, you rest for six measures. Then you play a high C. You play a B, a high C, a B, and a high C (you play the last four notes as sixteenth notes and you hold the last C.) Then you play a B, a high C, a B, and a high C in sixteenth notes, a B and a G as an eighth note, a B as a quarter note, and a G and an F as an eighth note. You rest for one beat and then you play a B, a high C, a B, and a high C again as a sixteenth note, an F as a quarter note, and a D as an eighth note. Then you play E flat, E, E natural, and E as a sixteenth note, two F's as quarter notes, an E flat, a low C, and an F that's a half note. Then you play an E flat, an E, an E natural, and an E as a sixteenth notes, and then you play an F as a quarter note. You rest for five measures and then you play a B , a high C, a B, and a high C as a sixteenth note. Then you repeat the last sixteenth note I just said.
What are trombones made out of?
They are predominantly brass. Various alloys are used with it. The brass contains typically 80% copper and 20% Zinc, but some other varieties contain more copper and less zinc.
most commonly, trombones are made of brass, but can also be made of silver, gold, wood, nickel, glass, and even plastic!
Is a whistle a low pitch or high pitch?
A whistle is a High Pitch because its really loud and not really low.
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.
West End Blues.
Originally written by King Oliver, Louis Armstrong remade the tune after leaving Oliver's band and forming his own ensemble called "Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five." This was a move advised to him by his second wife, Lil Hardin, who at the time was also a vocalist in Oliver's band. When Armstrong first cut the recording, it was with Lil and the other members of the Hot Five with 78 RPM vinyl on June 28th, 1928 - seventeen days after Oliver published the track with Brunswick Records.
What is the meaning of the inappropriate term rusty trombone?
The meaning of the inappropriate term, rusty trombone, is a sexual act performed by a man. He stands with his knees and back bend, exposing his anus. While his partner kneels behind him and performs anilingus while masturbating him, mimicking a trombone.
Can a trombone player play the trumpet?
A trumpet player will probably be able to make a sound on the trombone, but a lack of skill in using the relatively large mouthpiece on a trombone will result in a low quality sound at best. Plus, playing a valved trumpet will usually not make for an easy experience trying to learn a slide trombone.
For a bit of fun, ask a trombone player in your band if you can try his instrument out. Try using your trumpet mouthpiece to see what it's like.
Who invented the first trombone?
The true inventor of the trombone is Travis Williams from the 18th century. He was a very intelligent trombone-ist.
What does a trombone use to move notes up and down?
A trombonist uses both the slide on the trombone and his mouth to control the notes.
Why does b flat trombone not transpose on reading bass clef?
The Trombone does NOT transpose, the player does.
With that said, if the music is written in Bb Bass Clef, one does transpose in Bass clef. Most Bass Clef music is in C Bass clef, but the player has learned how to read in concert pitch, so there is no transposition needed.
What is the name of the early trombone?
The earliest trombone was called the sackbut, or the German word "posaunen."
