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Doublers question trombone

Author: D
Date: 2007-04-26 20:44

Question for doublers

I want to take up trombone....if I ever manage to move out of my Mum's house that is. She won't let me have one here and as she puts up with all the other instruments I have to respect her wishes on that one as it is the loudest!

So, when I manage to move out.....

What I would like to know is, with trombones what sort of difference does the quality of the instrument make? Is a student trombone good for anything?

I am an adult learner and can already read music so I'll probably pick it up at a reasonable speed. If I get a second hand student instrument will I be looking for something better in 6 months or will it last me 6 years before I am being limited by the instrument?

I am not entirely sure I understand the F attachment thing either. I have read quite a bit about it but all the articles seem to be written for people who already understand! Is it essentially extra pipe that is the equivalent of putting down a descant recorder and picking up a treble? All the 'fingering' the same but the notes you hear are different?

And....I'd really really love to play bass trombone. Love to rumbliness. And I keep seeing things about D and G things as well. what is that all about?!

If anyone knows the answers, or of a simple article, preferably with pictures I would be really appreciative.

I even promise not to move next door to you!

Also, what would people consider a sensible price for a trombone, either one to start on and then resell or one to last a good few years?

Mark and GBK, if there is a more suitable forum for this question please feel free to shift this on over.

D

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