Trombones

Trombones come in three main sizes: alto, tenor and bass. The tenor is the standard instrument and features in most brass sections. Bass is also often added when low notes are required. The alto is relatively rare and is pitched a fourth higher than the tenor. All three instruments have a cylindrical bore and a slide for selecting pitches.
In these pages, the trombones are demonstrated by:

Byron Fulcher, Trombones

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Be sure to visit the 'player's tips and tricks' section for some very useful advice about aspects of trombone writing.