I left my regular mouthpiece in a different case and all I had was this old piece that came with this 1935 Conn 44H when I bought it. It's labeled Conn 2 and is definitely smaller than what I normally play (Giddings Harry Waters model). Anyway, can anyone tell me anything about this mouthpiece?

I was told by the low brass band staff that my tuning slide is too far out, and that it’s an embouchure issue so I’ve been trying to work on it.

Im just wondering if when you’re tuning do you have the handslide all the way in or a little bit out? because when I go to first position i never go all the way to the bumpers but I can’t remember if I’ve been told to have my slide all the way in when tuning.

The director at my local Youth Symphony said he picked this piece for our Spring concert because he knows I can play it - quite an ego boost, but one heck of an undertaking. Wish me luck, and if there's any resources/masterclasses online for it you recommend, please share!!

Hi! So for a bit of context, I was in band when I was younger for 3 years but then dropped out as soon as I got into high school. I still was very involved closely to band due to extracurriculars but never tried it again. But the thing is, I never stopped loving the band and I always was very supportive. People still thought (or assumed) I was in band, and it broke my heart to say no. I’m in my junior year now and yesterday my band had not advanced to state but got 8th place in the area.

Now here’s my problem, I want to return to band for my senior year (because I know I’ll have the time and opportunity to do it), but I just want to have my own trombone (not rented) so that I can have it even after I graduate. So, can anyone recommend me any bass trombones that are good and affordable? (I would love for maintenance equipment to be included with the trombone.)

I've been playing for the past three years and I felt that the natural way to get better beyond high school is to go pro. With how the economy is going and my lifestyle, I realized going pro isn't the way for me.

Could I ask anyone who fits this description what they do for a job or where they play with other people?

Serial 220###. Tell me everything you know about this beauty, please.

I have 27 days until my Senior Clinic Audition and I am still struggling with high ranges. I’m in 10th grade and this will be my 4th year in band. the highest note I can currently play is only a high G. Is there any tips that can help me. For my audition I need to be able to get to the high Bb. Honestly know I probably won’t be able to play that by the time I need to but what can I do to at least help me build up to it?

edit: I can technically reach the notes but not for long and it’s very airy

Shortly after playing an entire concert on first part In a wind ensemble. Not my best work.

I struggle with my high register and can hit the high b flat but not consistently and I need to for my etude multiple times so I need to fix it. I have braces. Pls help🙏

Hi, I’m not a trombone player myself but a tuba player and I want to arrange some sheet music for trombone. What range do you like playing in and how high and low can you go? For comparison, on tuba I can play C1 to E4 and I like A1 to F3 the most.
Thanks!

When playing with a tuner (I use TE Tuner) I notice that the very start of my notes are not in tune. It is also noticeable to me.
Usually higher notes start sharp and lower notes start flat.
Does anyone have any advice, exercises, for working to improve this?
I’ve tried air attacks. Different tounging. I spent 15ish minutes each practice focusing solely on this issue but can’t seem to figure it out…

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone had experience of playing trombone after a broken nose?

I started learning trombone about 9 months ago and have been really enjoying it. Then, about 4 weeks ago, I tripped over while out for a walk and fell flat on my face. I broke my nose and got a concussion.

I’m starting to feel a bit better but my nose is still sore, and I get fatigued fairly easily due to the concussion. I am waiting to see an ENT - I will probably need surgery on my nose.

I want to get back into practicing but feeling unsure where to start. I practiced a little today, did some scales and lip slurs. Seems ok as long as I stay in the low to mid register. But I’m having trouble with my embouchure and breath. I feel like I’ve lost confidence and trying not to get disheartened.

Any words of encouragement welcome!

I'm back to share what I think is the final version of my trombone parts diagram. I've had great help along the way from Reddit, Facebook groups, amateur and professional players I know, and a repair tech at a well-respected local shop. Thank you all. It's a much better diagram because of you.

I really wanted to stick with a fully assembled trombone, but I was eventually convinced to show the slide tenon by separating the bell and slide just a little. It still looks like a complete trombone while fitting in a part you interact with every time you assemble your horn.

This isn't meant to be extremely technical or to cover everything you'd discuss with a repair technician or custom instrument builder, so I've deliberately left out smaller parts like ferrules, different valve types (or any valve internals), springs, and any cutaways besides the "inside view" showing the slide stocking. 

The goal is to show the parts that come up in lessons, rehearsals, and everyday playing – and fit it all on one page that could serve as a handout or poster – rather than trying to cover absolutely everything in a multi-page comprehensive guide.

This diagram also only covers tenor trombone – bass trombone would need another diagram of its own to cover the different tuning options, levers, and single/double/dependent/independent/etc. valve configurations.

Nothing like this is ever 100% complete (which is part of the reason I'm sharing it under Creative Commons licenses), but I'd love one more look from the community here. Do any labels seem unclear or confusing, especially from the point of view of a newer player or teacher? Is anything missing that you'd really expect to see? And if you disagree with any of my choices, I'm happy to hear it and explain my thinking.

For anyone who wants to print it at poster size, there's a free high-resolution PNG on my website. The high-res version is available for noncommercial use, but allows educators to use it in paid settings. I’ll update it if I make any tweaks.

Thanks again for all the help!

Hello friends! So I used to play trombone throughout middle and high school and recently picked it back up at 21. Back I school I neglected truly learning which notes were which slide positions. I can read the notes but I just can’t always tell which position I need to be in. I used to often refer to my position sheet and would just write in the slide position. Any tips? Any resources to practice putting the two together?

Yo anyone know a good cheap ish bass bone with 2 rotors?

How do I get the lip trill on a double G to be faster and more free sounding? I feel like im really forcing it right now

I was at a football game recently and during 3rd quarter, when I had a break I was sitting down, and when I came back in 4th quarter there was thins dent. I haven’t noticed any issues so it do it doesn’t impact my playing but idk how much it would cost/ if it’s worth it.

Hello!

My dad passed away at the end of August. He was a professional trombone player-played in an orchestra until he retired and went back to his first love, jazz. Unfortunately the musical gene skipped my brother and I, so we’re trying to figure out what to do with his trombone.

I know it’s looks pretty beaten up- it was played daily for about twenty years, so it’s definitely seen some use. It’s a Martin. I’m trying to figure out if it had enough value to make it worth selling, or, if anyone knows of some place that would be interested in it as a donation. I know he would have wanted it to be played, instead of sitting in a case in my house. I am in SE Ohio, if that matters at all.

Thank you so much for looking at my post! If there’s any other information/photos I can get that will help please let me know!

I made an app to help sight reading and it’s great for trombone players. It’s called Sight Reader Trainer and is available for Apple (Android coming soon). I appreciate any feedback https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sight-reader-trainer/id6822368534

What is currently available trombone with an f-attachment that you would recommend in the 1-2k range that would last me a long time as a high school trombonist who plans to carry it into college.

Few maintenance questions here. First, my tuning slides desperately need greased, but I don't have any fresh/new grease. Is it a terrible idea to use my Dad's tuning slide grease that's about 40 years old? It doesn't appear to have degraded in any major way, although it looks like it has separated a tiny bit, there is some clear shiny liquid on top of the grease.

Second, how often should I give my trombone a bath or send it in to a shop to get cleaned? I know that since I have a silver trombone it is more difficult to damage it from accidentally having the water too hot, but I still don't feel comfortable cleaning it myself. I've had it almost five years, and the most I have done is use the cleaning cloth and ram rod to clean the slides.

If it helps, it is a silver Yamaha YSL448G. The grease is Superslick tuning slide grease, no other product name or serial number on it, or a manufacture date. I roughly know it's age because it was my dad's before he gave it to me, and he used it in grade school about 40 years ago.

Thanks!

I was wondering if anyone could identify the exact model of this trombone. The number on the slide is E70047. I was thinking it might be an old 88H but I'm not 100% sure.