Trombone

The trombone is a member of the brass family and is made of brass tubing that is curved back on itself and then outward with a large flared bell at the end. The sound is produce the same as other brass instruments by the player “buzzing” his lips in a cup shaped mouthpiece. The Trombone is unique with its telescopic slide that is used to change the pitch of the tone being produced. Like the trumpet, the bore or inside demotions of the tubing is predominantly cylindrical. The Trombone gets its name from the Italian word for trumpet “tromba”. With the addition of the “one” ending, this literally translates into large trumpet. Like other brass instruments, there are different types of trombones including, alto, tenor, and bass. Some trombones are even equipped with valves that help other musicians like a trumpet or baritone player to play the instrument more easily. Other trombones have trigger valves that will change the pitch of the instrument much like a double French Horn. This helps facilitate the higher register where the partials become much closer. Check out these great trombones available at Music Factory Direct where you will always find the lowest prices and free shipping on all of our trombones.