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TROMBONE SLIDE POSITION ACCURACY

9 April 202014 June 2021 Scott Kardash Leave a comment

This chart shows how to play each note on a trombone using it’s slide position.  Pitch is controlled by blowing a note on the correct partial combined with moving the slide to the correct position. Slide Position chart Note: There is a fundamental partial one octave below the 1st partial. This is where the ‘pedal’ […]

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Trombone slide lubricants — which is best?

11 March 202211 March 2022 Scott Kardash Leave a comment

Trombone slide lubricants — which is best? Have you ever assembled your trombone, after a long period of neglect, only to discover that your slide moves with the finesse of a rusty gate?  The antidote is trombone slide lubricant.  But which one should you use?  There a plenty of options on the market, however, most […]

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Returning to playing brass after a break

5 December 202112 January 2023 Scott Kardash Leave a comment

Returning to playing brass after a break doesn’t need to be traumatic Many brass players have been restricted from playing with other people due to COVID restrictions. This has been disastrous especially for youngsters just starting out. Much of the fun of playing a brass instrument is making music with other people.  A generation of […]

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Tenor clef – a crash course

26 March 202128 March 2021 Scott Kardash Leave a comment

A tenor clef at the beginning of a new piece of music can be a frightening symbol to face if you have never seen one before.  It looks a bit like a schematic of the crossbow that the conductor might use to fire his baton at you if you stuff it up.  Fortunately, learning to […]

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Role of the Bass Trombone in a Big Band

25 October 202025 October 2020 Scott Kardash Leave a comment

How is the role of a bass trombone in a big band any different to the other trombones in the section? Is it simply the 4th trombone part, or something more? Listen to any good big band and you will hear the difference. In a big band, the bass trombone part should be approached by […]

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PRACTICE TIME – MAKING IT EFFECTIVE

13 April 202010 April 2020 Scott Kardash Leave a comment

Make your lesson and practice time count Most students find it challenging to remember what was said in a lesson. Perhaps conveniently, they sometimes find it even more difficult to remember what they should practice prior to the next lesson. Keeping a journal will make a student’s practice time more effective. Keep a simple journal […]

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PERFORMING MUSIC – PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER

12 April 202012 April 2020 Scott Kardash Leave a comment

It’s all in the head Having intellectual knowledge discussed here at playingbrass.com is an important start. However, head-knowledge will be useless if it can’t be applied when you are performing music.  Performance situations can become very stressful unless you are confident in your abilities. When you are talking to a close friend, you’ll be unaware […]

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THE TROMBONE TRIGGER MAKES IT LONGER

11 April 202011 April 2020 Scott Kardash Leave a comment

Single trombone trigger Some trombones have a trigger or “F” attachment. When you press the trombone trigger, it makes the instrument longer by 5 semitones (equivalent to 6th position).  The instrument will produce a low F in the 1st position instead of a Bb when you press the trigger (or valve).  Therefore the trigger is […]

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ARTICULATION TO PRODUCE CHARACTER

10 April 202010 April 2020 Scott Kardash Leave a comment

Using articulation to convert notes into music Notes can be produced quite differently by using articulation.  A player produces various articulations by combining the use of the tongue and the air stream in different ways.  Tonguing techniques A player will use his tounge to shape each note to achieve the desired effect. An accomplished brass […]

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PRACTICE PERFECTLY FOR PERFECT PLAYING

8 April 202010 April 2020 Scott Kardash Leave a comment

Practice Imperfectly Practicing the wrong thing will help you play wrongly more consistently. If we practice perfectly, our practice helps us to play our instrument correctly. Purpose of Practice The purpose of practice is to develop your skills and strength. Practice is needed to maintain familiarity with your instrument and will help you achieve your […]

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  • Trombone slide lubricants — which is best?
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  • THE TROMBONE TRIGGER MAKES IT LONGER
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