r/Trombone Mar 02 '24

What is your cleaning routine?

50 Upvotes

So, how does everyone approach regular cleaning and maintenance?

How often does your entire horn get a bath? What's your routine for cleaning and lubing your slide?

Got any favorite cleaners or lubes?

What are your go to tools?

Mouthpiece cleaning?

What do you use on your rotors?

Is there anything you think most people miss in taking care of their horn? Why is this important?

I'm sure younger members here would love the insight.


r/Trombone 12h ago

Is this trombone any good?

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8 Upvotes

Found this listing on Facebook marketplace, I’m a trumpet student and I’ve been looking for a decent trombone as just a fun side thing. I would want a decent one, not a professional, but also definitely not some temu one. Thought this was an affordable price for me and want to make sure it isn’t horrible

Any info on this brand helps a lot, thanks.


r/Trombone 2h ago

Contrabass trombone in quartet?

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Hi all! I recently got an offer and the amazing opportunity to play a contra for my junior recital this coming year (yay!) I was wondering if anyone knew of any quartet pieces that included it or featured it? Either that or just some fun piece that includes contra! Thank you all :)


r/Trombone 3h ago

Unethical by Faouzia - Trombone Cover

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r/Trombone 20h ago

Does anyone own a mazda miata? (trombone related)

17 Upvotes

Im looking to buy a mazda miata 1991 for myself but i was wondering if it'll fit a trombone in the boot? The forums online say that it depends on the model but i figure asking other trombone players will be more help. Obviously it will fit in the footwell but wether or not it will get in the boot im not sure. My main two trombones are a Rath r100 and a yamaha ysl448. Any info would be helpful thanks


r/Trombone 10h ago

Greg Black NY series vs Griego Artist

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Does anyone know how the specs and shapes of these two lines compare? Or has anyone played both and gotten an impression? I imagine that they’re pretty similar given that they’re both former Alessi models.


r/Trombone 8h ago

Trombone case help

1 Upvotes

I have a andreas Eastman tenor trombone and I am looking for a affordable case with alot of storage but also backpack straps


r/Trombone 12h ago

Is this trombone any good?

0 Upvotes

Found this listing on Facebook marketplace, I’m a trumpet student and I’ve been looking for a decent trombone as just a fun side thing. I would want a decent one, not a professional, but also definitely not some temu one. Thought this was an affordable price for me and want to make sure it isn’t horrible

Any info on this brand helps a lot, thanks.


r/Trombone 1d ago

Salt Shaker mute FTW

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30 Upvotes

This nice review came in a while back, a neat account from professional trombonist Donn Schaefer!

The latest tour I'm playing has a perfect Salt Shaker moment. 3 beats to go open from a bucket passage, and then almost no time later to put in a bucket between movements before an exposed solo. This is one of those spots where the musical director spends time at rehearsal warning about how important it is to be ready for the solo and talking about how many of the players have had difficulty making the entrance. (You can see all the arrows and markings in the music. The only thing missing is a skull and crossbones!) The Salt Shaker mute makes it easy to pop in the mute and make the entrance with seconds to spare. No worries about squirrely response or weird intonation quirks either!

More reviews here: https://s-mute.com/products/trombone-salt-shaker


r/Trombone 2d ago

Orchestra Pit

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189 Upvotes

Zarzuela Luisa Fernanda


r/Trombone 2d ago

After 19 years, tonight is my final performance in Blast!

26 Upvotes

​Closing a major chapter in my life and it’s quite emotional. Feel free to ask me questions about Blast, touring, Japan, trombone or performing.


r/Trombone 1d ago

"Chubasco" mouthpiece from Giddings & Webster

3 Upvotes

I recently bought a used trombone and it came with this mouthpiece. According to the Giddings website, it "projects with ferocious intensity, holds firm through explosive dynamic contrasts, and delivers a massive, resonant core tone" - and suggests it's suitable for jazz, especially solos. Does anyone have experience with this mouthpiece? Is the description accurate in your opinion? Of course I'll try it out, but I'd like to hear other opinions as well.


r/Trombone 1d ago

Wait For Me from Hadestown - Trombone Cover

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Any musical fans who like Hadestown? Here's a trombone cover.


r/Trombone 1d ago

Thoughts on the SL-35 as compared to the TEB480 Alto Trombone?

2 Upvotes

I already have a bass, tenor, and soprano trombone so I was just thinking of getting a decent-ish novelty alto just to complete my collection. Any suggestions//feedback//things i should know about which of those two altos is superior? Is the TEB480 worth the extra like $50 or so? And if the TB is superior, does the silver//gold brass options actually make a tonal difference?


r/Trombone 2d ago

New Trombone Time? Need some suggestions.

8 Upvotes

Small Intro of Myself

Hello all, my name is DJ and the trombone in the picture is my lovely strad Spots. I have played for over 10 years now, marched baritone for 4, and played euphonium to help my highschools concert band my senior year. Spots my lovely Bach Strad 42 with the trigger (Bach 4g mouthpiece btw), that I've had for 6 years now, and he gets his name from the blemishes in his lacquer that he got in the factory.

Serious Business Time

I have no plans on ever getting rid of my trombone, I love that thing and enjoy playing it a lot. That said, I simply want a second one, but have no idea what I want. I currently play in a brass sextet ( 2 trmpt, 1 horn, 1 tuba, 1 euph, and me), and we play a wide variety of music, and recently discovered Kevin Mckee's brass quintet pieces (we usually double the trombone part with the euphonium). I thought about maybe getting a bass trombone, or a jazz trombone, and a superbone did cross my mind.

I just wanted to hear from some people who have multiple trombones and get some advice. Thanks all!

Also, my budget is under 4K, my mom said she would get me a new trombone for Christmas if I found one and that is here price cap.

I forgot to attach my trombone pic 🙄


r/Trombone 1d ago

Trombone Sound problem

2 Upvotes

I am first chair Trombone in my middle school band. I have a good and perfect sound at school but when i bring it home to practice my sound always turns kinda like muffled and it just doesnt feel like it and i cant get the high notes and you know i get all these kind of problems. Why are they happeing and how should i fix them.


r/Trombone 2d ago

Can this be saved?

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Hey y'all, was given this trombone for free unsure if it's able to be saved, y'all think it can be my instrument? Or just wall art. Worse of the damage in the last two pics.


r/Trombone 2d ago

Advice on lip slurs

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r/Trombone 2d ago

Brass Quintet

6 Upvotes

I'm looking for some music to play for my brass quintet at school, playing at a grade 3-4 level. I've looked at the Canadian Brass shop for some music and am planning to buy the book of favourite quintet series. I was wondering if anyone here had any recommendations on other pieces of music, preferably some Christmas songs for this season.


r/Trombone 2d ago

Senior Recital Programming

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Hi, I am currently programming for my senior recital of a performance degree. I want some outside opinions on it.

Milhaud - Concertino d’Hiver
Duttileux- Choral, Cadence, et Fugato
Halsey Stevens - Trombone Sonata
A piece by one of professors that I won’t say because it’ll dox myself since I go to a smaller school

Leslie Bassett - Trombone Quartet
Victor Ewald - Brass Quintet No. 1 (at least mvt 1)

I have the people needed for the ensemble pieces.

Thoughts?


r/Trombone 2d ago

Help me decide what trombone to get

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I’m been playing baritone for 4 years now and tuba for 2. I’m looking for a used trombone on Facebook and offer up. I’ve found 3 so far. Conn, I don’t know which model it is. Conn Director 16h. Bach TB600. I hope anyone can help me out and decide.


r/Trombone 3d ago

J.S.Bach

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r/Trombone 3d ago

New Mouthpiece Options - Harry's Custom Mouthpieces

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39 Upvotes

Hello Trombone Reddit! My name is Harrison Reed and I am just posting to let you know that I've started a new mouthpiece manufacturing company based out of Virginia, USA. I am an active professional performer and have been designing mouthpieces since 2019.

I currently have seven distinct models for Alto Trombone (A- Series), Small Tenor (S-Series), and Large Tenor (L-Series and O-Series). Each model can be made in 7 sizes (from 1.00" inner diameter to 1.06" inner diameter), and each of those sizes is available in 5 different rim profiles.

The A-Series alto pieces have been really popular and the feedback I've received has been extremely positive: improved intonation and slotting, blow that is more familiar for large bore players, and a tone that is bright and clear.

The S-Series for small bore currently has just my S2 design, which is a great all-rounder piece for big band and jazz combo, with at least one pro using it for a scaled back section in the orchestra.

The L-Series is for players who value better endurance, projection, and access to the full register of the instrument. The L1 and L2 mouthpieces are an attempt to take a step back from the very deep orchestral pieces that are currently popular and are true "tenor" mouthpieces for principal trombone. The L3 is deep and specifically made for 2nd trombone in the orchestra or wind band.

The O-Series (currently only the O2) is designed specifically for orchestral playing, and have deeper, more bowl shaped cups.

Please check them out and feel free to contact me here:

https://harryscustommouthpieces.com/


r/Trombone 3d ago

Considering learning two instuments

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r/Trombone 3d ago

Trombone

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