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Re: Playing trombone

Author: William
Date: 2014-09-22 18:54

In todays school music programs, too many saxophones--as well as percussionists and trumpets--is often a problem and an obstacle in forming a credible, balanced performing ensemble. Kudos to you for being willing to switch to the trombone to help out. In spite of being a basically simple instrument--just an adjustable piece of metal tubing--it is incredibly hard to play well because you must not only control the harmonics with your embouchure but also tune each one by tempering each slide position, none of which are marked or absolute. So, from personal experience, as a clarinet-sax player and as a band director who has taught and played brass instruments for many years, I would recommend you try to find a valve trombone which will eliminate the clumsy slide and make the switch a little easier. True, you will have to learn some basic fingerings, but that will be easier in the long run than trying to play faster notes on a slide. Another possibility would be playing a baritone horn which sounds and plays in the same range as a trombone but uses valves, like a trumpet. Give it some thought and don't worry that the lip buzz is slow to develop--just takes a little practice and embouchure development like any other instrument.....outside of bass drum, that is, LOL. Good luck.

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