i have played the flute for 3 years and i am interested in learning how to play another instrument. i am interested in the trombone. Do you have any suggestions for playing the trombone
2006-11-09 10:54:09 · 8 answers · asked by ???????? 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
And what's the difference between a dead chicken and a dead trombone player laying in the middle of the road?
There is a remote chance the chicken was on its way to a gig.
2006-11-11 07:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by Samurai Hoghead 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First you should get a trombone mouthpiece. Size 6 and buzz in it for about a week or two. Buzz whole notes and half notes on different pitches and also work on buzzing familiar tunes like Jingle Bells, Amazing Grace, and Mary Had a Little Lamb in a variety of keys. If you have access to a piano, work to hear pitches and test yourself using the piano and producing these sounds with the mouthpiece. Work on getting a good, solid tone out of the mouthpiece and just getting comfortable with the mouthpiece on your lips. After that, apply this same technique to the instrument. Work on a full sound by filling up the horn with fast, warm air. You can check the warmth of your air by breathing on the back of your hand. The main thing is not to rush anything. The trombone is an extremely fun instrument but can throw some people off because of the slide. Check your embouchure by practicing in a mirror. Explore and don't be afraid to try just about anything. You always want a great sound, don't compromise anything in the name of the sounds that you produce from the horn. Good luck to you!
2006-11-11 14:13:40 · answer #2 · answered by zphiv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trombone is a great instrument. The best thing to do would be to find a local private instructor. They can help you with the transition. Both flute and trombone take a lot of air so you will have that in common. The biggest difference will be using a slide instead of different fingerings. And of course you will be reading Bass Clef instead of Treble Clef. They are both good instruments. Have a great time!!!
2006-11-09 11:04:49 · answer #3 · answered by saxguru20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learning Bass clef will be the biggest change for a flute player, along with developing an embouchure. Also, trombones are set in B-flat concert... I'm not sure what flutes are. Learning positions will be tricky, but the main goal for a beginning trombonist would be to develop an embouchure (that's the position of your lips around the mouthpiece) that gives you a good, quality sound. Buzzing on the mouthpiece alone, long tones, and lip slurs can help build lip muscles fast. Obviously, a private teacher would be a great way to go. Otherwise, I bet you could find slide charts on line, and learn to be picky about your own sound. Good luck!
2006-11-09 11:46:32 · answer #4 · answered by juliiii 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I played the trombone in junior HS and in HS band. My best advice is to not press your lips too hard into the mouth piece as you'll end up with a ring around your mouth. Also, never, never, and I repeat NEVER use cooking oil as a replacement for slide oil if you ever happen to run out of slide oil. I did that once with disastrous results. LOL...
Good Luck.
2006-11-09 11:07:05 · answer #5 · answered by Quin S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's more similar to a trombone.
2016-05-22 01:27:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i remember that in my early years while i was asking your very same question.
I think the best advice ever i had is to find a new house.
2006-11-09 10:56:53 · answer #7 · answered by BORAT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where does all the spit go when you play these instruments - looks disgusting
2006-11-09 10:55:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋