Sheet music scores for trombone
Here you will find my easy trombone solo arrangements of popular traditional and public domain melodies. All melodies are notated with a melody staff and chord symbols for accompanying instruments.
Easy trombone sheet music
Easy trombone sheet music melodies. Download the printable music notes in PDF format including Happy Birthday To You, Amazing Grace, Carnival of Venice, Scarborough Fair, The Star-Spangled Bannder and O Sole Mio.
Christmas trombone sheet music
Popular Christmas carols for trombone including Silent Night. You can download the printable PDF sheet music for free!
A Beginner's Guide to Buying a Trombone
By Jonathan Richard Meager
A trombone is one of the most popular and versatile brass instruments,
featuring prominently in genres as diverse as classical and jazz. As a result,
people who are buying one for the first time may wish to consider which
type suits them best. It may be a relatively simple brass instrument, but
it is vital for learners to make sure they get the right one.
There
are two main types of trombone - the straight tenor and the F-rotor. The
main differences between the two come from the fact that the former has
no inner tubing, while the latter has extra tubing within the main loop.
In essence, an F-rotor trombone works in the same way as a straight
trombone, but there are a number of other notable differences. For instance,
pressing the trigger can change the tuning of the instrument from a Bb to
an F. This extends its capabilities and opens up various playing styles
to musicians, including the opportunity to use the horn's lower range.
Since the F-rotor trombone offers a wider variety of features, people
who are learning for the first time may be better off starting with a straight
trombone - indeed, this is the one usually favoured by most students. However,
the F-rotor can be played straight, as the trigger does not have to be pressed
while it is being played.
But people who decide to invest in an F-rotor
may also have to think about whether they want a Standard Wrap or Open Wrap
instrument. Musicians who choose the first option will be able to make use
of a greater number of bends, which therefore makes it more compact and
increases the slide's resistance.
Another of the main factors to look at when picking a trombone is the
size of the bore - the inner diameter of the inner slide. A smaller bore
(up to 0.525") could be better suited for younger players, as it requires
less air to support tone, while it can also offer a brighter and more focused
sound. It would also have more resistance than its larger counterparts,
which again can be good for beginners, as it supports tone more easily.
However, larger bores have their own advantages, including a fuller
and more powerful sound that is often favoured by more advanced trombone
players. People who are looking for the bore that suits them can choose
from a wide range of options, starting at around 0.481" for students to
about 0.547" for symphonic use.
Yet models aimed specifically at
students have the advantage of often being more durable. This makes them
well-suited to regular transportation, such as if they are being taken to
school regularly by young learners.
Trombone players will also have
to think about the type of bell they opt for, as this can also be a big
influence on the sound of their instrument. Most trombone bells are made
of yellow brass, although rose brass is favoured by some as it gives a much
warmer sound, while silver can be warmer still.
So in conclusion,
a person who is planning to invest in a trombone has more to consider than
how much they are willing to spend on their instrument. Their level of musicianship
should be the main influence on what they buy.
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