TROMBONE

INDEX●A bit of history●Main instrument●Parts of trombone●How to play

trombone●Place in orchestra●An example (video)

A bit of historyThe trombone is an invention from the bass trumpet, invented in France, 1450.The possibility to play in more than one key is present.The thought of moving the slide while playing made the trombone play chromatic scales.

Main InstrumentIt is a musical wind instrument, made of metal which can emit sounds corresponding to different voices.Usually constructed of brass, trombone shaped tube open wound on itself. There are, however, different classes of trombone according to the sound they can emit .

Parts of the Trombone

How to play the Trombone

1. Place your left thumb around the bell brace, and your index finger on top of the mouthpiece receiver. Gently wrap your other fingers around the first slide brace.

2. Place your right thumb and first two fingers on the second slide brace.

3. Support the trombone with your left hand while loosely holding with the right hand to move the slide.

Place in the Orchestra

There are usually 3 trombones in the orchestra and they play pitches in the same range. The three trombones often play harmonies together.

An Example (Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxODzxY6AvIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYV-JxDfdYM

http://youtube.com/v/ZxODzxY6AvI

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