Trombone
TROMBONE PERSONALITY TRAITS: Analytical
Only 12% of students will be chosen to play Trombone
reCOMMENDATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Trombone Brands / Models
YAMAHA 448G
King 606
Bach 6 1/2 AL Mouthpiece (small bore)
Required Accessories
(Purchased from the music store)
Hetman #7 - Slide Gel
Trombone Slide Lubricant - Slide-O-Mix - Rapid
Trombone Slide Water Sprayer
Hetman #2 Valve Oil - Piston
Trombone Cleaning Snake
Mouthpiece Cleaning Brush
Trombone BERP - #4 - Small Shank
Polish Cloth - Lacquer - Tan
BOOK: Essential Elements 2000 for Band Book 1 (for Trombone)
BOOK: 5-Minute Theory by Mark Wessels (for Trombone)
Korg TM-60 Tuner/Metronome with Clip
Wire Music Stand for Home Practice
Like the French Horn, TROMBONE players should have good “musical ears”. The trombone is played like the other brass instruments, but uses a slide instead of valves. The slide is not marked or notched and players rely on their muscle memory and hearing to tell if they are in the EXACT proper location. Students with good musical ears should consider Trombone.
Physical Considerations: While some might think that trombone players must have long arms, the truth is there are numerous accommodations that make it possible for students of all shapes and sizes to play. A slight overbite is acceptable, while an extreme under bite would hinder success. Trombone players should have slightly fuller lips than average.
Other Considerations: Great trombone playing takes good concentration and study. Many quiet academicians have excelled at trombone.