How Did the Trombone Evolve?
"Trombone" is an Italian word for "large trumpet;" the original trombone did not use a slide and was in fact a larger version of the trumpet. The modern slide trombone developed from an early English...
View ArticleInstruments Similar to the Trombone
Knowing the instruments similar to the trombone will provide you with a strong foundation in low brass instrumentation and expand your knowledge of the orchestra. The trombone has gone through several...
View ArticleHow to Make a Trombone Out of House Hold Objects
A person blowing into a trombone uses a slide to change the sound that comes out of the large, open end. You can make a trombone out of household items. A few supplies found in most homes will be...
View ArticleWhat Is a Small-Bore Trombone?
There are many styles of trombones, and their classification depends partly on the size of the bore. Small-bore trombones typically have a bore size of exactly 1/2-inch -- in some cases, slightly...
View ArticleTrombone Mute Technique
Mutes give trombone players a wider variety of sound colors to choose from when playing their instruments. Numerous varieties of mutes exist and different mutes require different techniques for...
View ArticleTrombone Tone Exercises
Good tone is important on all instruments, and each instrument presents its own challenges for achieving good tone. Tone and intonation are essential for top trombone players. There are many exercises...
View ArticleWhat Is a Rosetti Trombone?
Rosetti trombones are a range of brass instruments manufactured by a company in Essex, United Kingdom. Rosetti also manufactures other brass and woodwind instruments, which, alongside their trombones,...
View ArticleHow to Blow a Trombone
Learning how to play an instrument requires a lot of practice and dedication. Brass instruments, such as the trombone, require particular blowing techniques. With pointers and musical exercises, and a...
View ArticleSubstitutes for Trombone Slide Oil
Trombone slide oil, while one of the most common lubricants used on a trombone does not constitute the only type of lubricant available. There are several ways to lubricate a trombone slide. Picking...
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