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The trombone (German: Posaune, Italian, French: trombone) is a musical instrument in the brass family. As with all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player's vibrating lips cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate.
In this film, Byron Fulcher introduces his instrument - the trombone. To learn more about the trombone visit http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/explore/instrument...
Trombone, brass wind musical instrument sounded by lip vibration against a cup mouthpiece. It has an extendable slide that can increase the length of the instrument’s tubing. The slide thus performs the function of the valves on other brass instruments.
The trombone is said to have been created in the middle of the 15th century. Until the 18th century the trombone was called a "saqueboute" (in French) or a "sackbut" (in English).
When playing a trombone you can change the sound it produces just by how your lips vibrate when blowing-no fingers required. To produce low notes, vibrate your lips slowly; the higher the note you want to play, the quicker you will need to vibrate your lips.
Feb 15, 2024 · Its name, “trombone,” translates to “large trumpet” in Italian, hinting at its earlier form. The instrument is one of the most ancient instruments used in the modern symphony orchestra. In modern orchestras, the trombone often plays a supportive role, providing depth and power to the overall sound.
Feb 13, 2024 · The bass trombone and the tenor trombone are the main two sizes, and nearly all trombonists will specialise on one of these instruments. Of the two, the tenor trombone is the most popular with most people referring to this one when talking about the ‘trombone’.
