Enlarge the image opposite to see a selection of trombone designs showing some of the vaiety of types of instrument.
In the following clips Byron Fulcher explains different aspects of trombone construction and playing technique:
clip 1 -
Construction of the trombone.
clip 2 -
Valves on the bass trombone.
clip 3 -
The bass trombone
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clip 4 -
The trombone section in an orchestra.
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Breathing...
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Playing chromatic notes...
clip 7 -
The harmonic series...
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How the lips are used.
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Note production...
clip 10 -
The alto trombone...