I know this is going to be hard an\d it is going to take a lot of dedication to do it. I tried out the trombone today in 5th hour and it was so fun. Is it hard to switch from a woodwind to a brass. it is also hard to find the positions but it is so fun the alto sax is really boring I have been playing the alto saxophone for 2 years now And im finishing school this thursday. I get my trombone on friday.Im taking lesson over the summer and I have all summer to get to a 8th grade level trombone. IM afraid I might not learn it on time. I REALLY NEED TO KNOW FROM THE PEOPLE THST HSVE SWITCHED INSTRUMENTS BEFORE PLEASE.
2007-05-25 16:44:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Other - Music
I've never switched to a brass instrument, but I have played on a trombone before. I play the sax and my brother plays trombone. My lips were a little bit tingly after I tried it, but I guess that's how brass instruments feel. I would have to get used to it.
I'm sure that playing the sax will help your trombone playing a little bit, but it's going to be take a little extra work. You're probably going to have to spend some time practicing.
P.S. The saxophone is not boring! Just because you don't like it yourself doesn't make it boring.
2007-05-25 20:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by The Real Deal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key to switching from reeds to brass is realizing that the embouchure is completely different, and involves the use of very different muscles. If you spend a lot of time practicing the trombone over the summer, you will notice a "cramping" feeling in your cheeks. This is because you are using muscles you used very little with sax playing, and the muscles have to develop to the point that they do not tire rapidly. Add the differences in tonguing and slide positions, and you have your work cut out for you! It's not impossible by any stretch, but it will be a challenge.
2007-05-25 16:55:55 · answer #2 · answered by nickdmd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen, you will do fine. Sure, at first you will feel buzzing sensation after practicing on your lips, but I know you can do it! at first the positions are hard, but after a while, your arm just mechanically goes to the right position. You are going to have to practice a lot though. Also, what helps is to practice lip slurs, playing different notes on the same position without tongueing. Anyway, the trombone does not always get the best parts and don't get discouraged if you don't get the melody often. I have taught my oboe friend (7th grader) and my alto friend(8th grader) to play trombone and the only problems they had after getting to learn the slide positions and reading bass clef, was getting enough air support and being able to reach high notes. It's not easy, but it's not impossible. So just practice, have fun, and put forth lots of dedication and you'll do great. I promise. ^__^
2007-05-26 04:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by ________________________________ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tenor isn't in bass clef . alto and bari are in e flat.You can learn e flat tune on trombone by way of pretending it's in bass clef and live performance key. Alto and bari sax can opposite that approach and play tombone tune. Therefore the choic is alto or bari. Alto has extra melody. Bari is extra in call for.
2016-09-05 12:37:20 · answer #4 · answered by lawniczak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well its weird switching embouchure's and all, but totally do-able if you dedicate yourself to it! Go for it!!!!!
2007-05-25 16:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by kaisergirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋