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a Trombone By Roger M. Verdi Many young people say they are attracted to the trombone because “it looks like fun.” Well, it is fun! The only brass or wind instrument that has a slide to change pitches, the trombone is an entertaining and rewarding instrument for young and old alike. It is also extremely versatile. Trombones are found in wind bands, orchestras, marching hands, jazz and rock bands and other chamber ensembles. Most school music programs will give a young trombonist plenty of opportunities to perform. |
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The trombone is the earliest invention of the brass instrument family (which
includes trumpet, French horn and tuba). The relatively simple construction
of the slide allowed instrument makers from 500 years ago to produce
trombones similar to the modern instrument. The early trombone was called the
sack- butt (from French meaning “push-pull”) and was used chiefly in
church and choral music. In the 19th century orchestral composers such as
Beethoven and Brahms began using trombones more frequently. It was in this
period the trombone was given a wider bell and the instrument we play today
was born.
In the 20th century trombones have been included in almost every type of musical ensemble. Great swing artists like Tommy I)orsey and Jack Teagarden |
popularized the instrument, while modern composers such as Stravinsky, Bartok
and Hindemith gave trombones increasingly important roles in orchestral and
chamber music. wide and varied solo repertoire exists for the instrument and
an enthusiastic student will find many challenging compositions. In the jazz
realm, great jazz trombonists
such as Jj. Johnson, Bill Watrous, Slide Hampton, and Steve Turre will
enthrall and inspire young students. Modern popular music trends such as ska
feature trombones in prominent roles. Latin and Caribbean music also use
trombones extensively. Considered a middle-range instrument, many composers
and per- formers throughout the history of music have been attracted to the
rich, full sound of the trombone, giving it a
wide and varied tradition.
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