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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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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."
How do you transpose trombone notes to Baritone saxophone?
Switch from bass to treble clef and add three sharps/subtract three flats.
What is the fear of trombones?
It's called being a trumpet player (: There is no technical phobia for being afraid of trombones, but there is "melophobia": the fear of music.
What are the slide position on atrombone for a c major scale?
Slide positions for B-flat tenor trombone concert pitch to middle C:
C (6th), D(4th), E(2nd), F(1st), G(4th), A(2nd), B(4th), middle C (3rd)
What does a trigger trombone look like?
it is silver with extra tubbing where the normal tuning slide would be. it also has a trigger so u can play notes like c in first position
Where can you find the simpsons theme song sheet music for the trombone?
try horntabs.net.......or you can go on youtube look for zoot69 and she will have the music on there for you
What does the balancer do on a trombone?
It's a counterweight to the slide. The slide gets heavy, especially when extended into lower positions, so the balance puts extra weight on the opposite end of the instrument. It makes it easier to play by relieving pressure on the player's hands and arms.
