THE ORCHESTRA: A USER'S MANUAL

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TROMBONE
Section: Brass
Transposing? No

Construction
Range
Articulations
Effects
Mutes
Extended
Player's Tips and Tricks

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Mutes

The instruction con sord or mute will usually mean a straight metal mute. However, there are many different mutes available on the trombone:

bucket
cup
harmon
pixie
plunger
solotone
straight (metal)
straight (wood)
whispa or practice