Know of a ny pitfalls I can avoid, things you wish you'd known when you started out, practice tips, and any favourite trombonists I should listen to for inspiration.
2007-01-16 03:09:42 · 12 answers · asked by Zebedeesnose 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Well i play the trombone and i memorized 7 scales.. ive been playing for three 2.5? years about. Well first of all uhh warm up your mouthpiece by putting hot water on it( i do this so that my teeth dont ring when i play and so i can play more without having to go through the trouble of warming it up .. of course you only can do this at home..) first memorize some scales about 5 then practice your rhythms this is what gives you the trouble later on..... in high school. next every day practice and try to get higher notes.. This works because i can now play a note higher than the hign B flat with 3 ledger lines below it.. this wil inrease your range. Finally, do lots of lip slurs( its when you dont move your slide but you change your note) all of this will help you in the long run.. AND TO ALL OF YOU WHO TOLD HIM TO STOP PLAYING OR "DONT MOVE MY ME" THAT WAS NOT NEEDED. The trombone is a great instrument and it will help you get girls in high school... [. [. [
2007-01-17 12:34:39 · answer #1 · answered by jay g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i played the Trombone back in highschool (played it from grade 4 - 12) I found it difficult sometimes from a breathing standpoint. Its one of those things that you'll naturally adjust to, give it time. A tip though would be to stand up straight and keep a good posture. That will help you take in as much air as possible.
2016-05-24 23:50:51 · answer #2 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT use your fingers as a stop on the bell for 3rd and 4th positions, and practice all the time! Invest in a tuner to help you find the right placement of your positions (every note is different--there isn't just 7 positions!). Purchase a metronome and practice scales and keeping the rhythm steady.
Listen to Christen Lindberg (classical), Doug Yeo (Bass Bone), and Bill Watrous (Jazz)
sassy tabby....trombones are brass and don't rust!
2007-01-16 09:26:55 · answer #3 · answered by tromjones 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I play 2nd t-bone in a swing band. You really should practice whenever you can. It is the ONLY way to improve. You can listen to any big band, swing, or jazz records and pick up some riffs here and there. However, I think you'll find it easiest to practice your sight-reading. Get some fake books from your local music store and prcatice, practice, practice! Oh, and I should advise you to practice.
Good luck with it.
2007-01-16 04:24:43 · answer #4 · answered by telly v 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you keep it oiled and also (very important) make sure you keep it clean because your saliva can rust your trombone. Always wipe your mouth piece before you put it back in the case. This helps to keep it shiny and not dingy looking.
2007-01-16 03:31:21 · answer #5 · answered by sasy_tabby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried when I was young, but didn't really get into it. My one tip, though, is to practice during the day, when most of your naighbours are out. Never practice after 9pm. Unless, of course, you don't have any neighbours.
2007-01-16 03:15:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah Stop
2007-01-16 03:14:31 · answer #7 · answered by derren_sally 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't sit behind the tall guy.
2007-01-16 03:16:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give up
2007-01-16 03:17:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
keep blowing my friend
2007-01-16 04:38:06 · answer #10 · answered by dream theatre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋