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Trombone
The trombone is part of the brass family of instruments. The beautiful tone of a trombone is produced by the player "buzzing" their lips into the mouthpiece which sets up a vibration inside the horn. Different alloys and densities in the metal of the trombone and mouthpiece release tonal variances which enhance or hinder the desired musical effect. The pitch is changed on a trombone by the use of a telescopic slide which lengthens or shortens the length of tube. The sliding tube is the trombone's most unique and distinctive feature. The slide of the trombone allows the player two distinctive abilities compared to other brass instruments: 1) exclusive stylings, and 2) the abiblity to produce perfect pitch. The longer the tube the lower the tone frequency, the shorter the tube the higher the tone. Most trombones are centered, with the slide fully collapsed, on the frequency of Bb, just like the trumpet. Most trombone music is written in concert key and pretends the trombone is a "C" instrument. Trumpet music, on the other hand, is written in the key of Bb. What the trombone and trumpet do have in common is the attribute of cylindrical bores which makes the tone more bright. Trombone Parts   Tenor trombones have a bore size between .485" and .547". A typical small bore lead jazz trombone will have a bore between .485" and .509". The 2nd (or jazz) chair trombone bore is between .500" and .525" with third chair in the big band typically .525" to .547." There are lead players which play on .547" bore, because of the darker and larger tone who still have a working (performance) tonal range to double high "F" and "G". Outside of the Jazz/R&B/Rock scene, .547 tenor with an F attachment is the standard and the student trombonist should work up to the .547 as quickly as possible. The serious student should start with a good horn with a .508" to .525" bore right off. The King 3B or 3B Plus, Bach Stradivarius 16 or 36, the Conn with the SL2525 small slide option. The .500" bore is considered the beginning bore, the .525" bore the intermediate horn, and the .547" bore the full professional horn. Once a student has put a year or two of practise, it is an managable step to the .547". The Bach Stadivarius 42B and the Conn 88H are the concert band/orchestra non-custom industry mainstays. I play Big Band,Jazz, R&B and Rock with an occasional Brass Quintet. My Bach 16M LT .509" is perfect for what I do, but when it comes to classical brass ensemble work I'm sometimes called to play, there is a slight awkwardness. Brief History of the trombone For the best trombone history in just a few paragraphs go to the Vienna Symphony Library website here. F Attachment On many larger bore tenor trombones and on all modern bass trombones there is an "F" attachment which is an extra lenth of tubing activated by a valve. The valve. This will add about three feet of length to the trombone and a whole new set of harmonics because, when activated the trombone has changed from a Bb instrument to an F instrument. The F-attachment is engaged through a valve lever with the player's thumb or finger. The F-attachment was developed by ChristianSattler, a German instrument maker in 1839. |
  Acoustic Personal Monitor
A.P.M.  Patent Pending This non-electronic device allows the brass instrument musician to personally hear what is coming out of their horn. You can now clearly hear yourself over the rest of the band or orchestra. We are now Patent Pending on this simple and effective device. I use the APM on my live performances (loud combo gigs) and it makes an amazing difference. Keep one in your gig back so you can clip it on your horn and actually hear what is going on. Your performance will improve dramatically. With one ear you hear only your horn. With the other ear you hear the ensemble.
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Chasons products you may consider.
 OcToBrass™ "The Ultimate Buzzing Tool" Warm-up on the way to your rehearsal or gig while increasing your range and endurance.
OcToBrass™ is a new compact buzzing and practicing instrument for the musician who must spend time away from the trombone. OcToBrass™ is the only buzzing device you will ever need to keep your embouchure in top condition. Some players use OcToBrass™ to warm up in the car on the way to rehearsal or performance. Click here for more information. Click here for the website which details and sells only the OcToBrass™. Click here to shop.
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Patent Pending  * BiNaK 495 Musical Instrument Oil
* BiNaK PRO Musical Instrument Oil * BiNaK Tuning Slide Grease Lubricant * Revolutionary new oils and tuning slide lubricant for all your musical instrument lubrication needs!
Pour -Point Depressant for cold weather use. Does not contain silicones. Has "metal protectors" for the delicate brass and silver interiors. Protects against the harmful effects of moisture. Is classified as holistic...Contains no carcinogens or mutagens. Has a Material Safety Data Sheet on file. Low evaporation rate. Lubrication lasts far longer then previous oils. Can be used on all parts of an instrument. Valves, Slides, Rotors and keys. Note: The BiNaK 495 and the BiNaK PRO have all the same, wonderful capabilities with one another. The only difference is that the BiNaK PRO is a lighter oil in viscosity. BiNaK 495 and BiNaK PRO are "Revolutionary" NEW musical instrument oils with a superior lubrication capability over previous valve, slide, key and rotor oils. Test sites have stated that they had to lubricate their instruments less often. The BiNaK 495 and the BiNaK PRO can be used in all areas of musical instrument lubrication; thereby eliminating the need for additional costly products. BiNaK Tuning Slide Lubricant is compatible with the BiNaK oils and has just the right consistency for tuning slides, without the fear of too much lubrication. This grease is a petroleum product and does not dry out over long periods of time. Only a thin film is needed for superior performance! Click here to shop. Chromatic Tuner
I hiked all through the 2010 Winter NAMM convention to find the smallest clip-on chromatic tuner with the biggest and best functioning screen. I found it! Chasons CT-20 is light enough to leave clipped on your horn through your whole practice regimen. Our tuner adjusts to any angle. • Ultra large LCD screen
• Mic or vibration input • Adjustable calibration range (A-410-490Hz) • Auto power off and memory backup, battery included • Detection range: A0(27.5 Hz) - C8(4186.0 Hz) • Tuning accuracy: 1 cent or better Click here to shop.
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