August 15, 2023
There’s a power and grandeur to brass instruments that is undeniable. From the soaring fanfares of the trumpet to the mellow tones of the French horn, brass instruments have enchanted audiences for centuries. In this exploration, we dive deep into the realm of trumpets, trombones, and French horns, revealing the magic behind their sound and […]
April 16, 2021
As the parent of a trombone student, you’ve probably been to your fair share of student performances and had plenty of exposure to the pleasant (and not so pleasant) sounds of your child practicing. While you might think you know your way around your child’s instrument, there’s probably a lot you don’t know. The quality […]
November 25, 2020
Trombone players are special people, but since you’re reading this you probably already knew that. Whether the one in your life is a promising student or a seasoned player, there’s no better time than the holidays to celebrate their musicianship and creativity. Here are five stocking stuffer ideas for trombone players in your life this […]
December 4, 2019
What is a trombone? The trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. The trombonist produces sound on the trombone when his or her vibrating lips (embouchure) cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate. Most trombones have a telescoping slide mechanism, which varies the length of the instrument, that the player moves […]
September 16, 2019
If you want to know how to read trombone music, you’ll need to learn about the musical alphabet, the staff, bass clef, musical notes, and time signatures. These elements are crucial for learning how to read trombone sheet music. Plus, most of the core principles of reading trombone music will apply to other instruments as […]
August 21, 2017
In music, embouchure refers to the way in which a musician applies their mouth to the mouthpiece of a brass or wind instrument. Although embouchure is important to saxophonists, trumpet players, and other musicians, for the sake of this article we’ll focus on the trombone. What many trombonists don’t know is that there is more […]
May 6, 2017
Whether you’ve just enrolled your child in trombone lessons for the very first time or they’re back in lessons after taking an extended break, excelling at an instrument takes more than just showing up for lessons–it takes practicing, maintenance, and plenty of communication between you, your child, and your child’s music teacher. With tips that […]
April 30, 2017
If you or your child are interested in learning to play the trombone, there’s a lot you’re going to learn. Inexperienced and aspiring trombone players may not be aware, for example, that the mouthpiece is arguably the most important part of the instrument. To the untrained eye, trombone mouthpieces all appear to be similar in […]
March 21, 2017
If you’re thinking about enrolling your child in marching band, selecting an instrument is part of the process–and the trombone is a popular choice. The trombone’s ancestor was a medieval instrument called the sackbut, which looked a lot like the trombone except its bore was narrower and its bell wasn’t as wide. In the 17th […]
January 26, 2017
Every trombonist should have a fundamental understanding of their instrument’s mouthpiece and how it works. Whether it’s through experimentation, independent research, or time spent with an instructor disassembling and reassembling your instrument, the key to finding the perfect mouthpiece for your trombone is in understanding the different parts and what they do. From the rim […]
