Various Trombones
A fascinating look at various and bizarre trombones.
Sackbut
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This is the trombone’s ancestor, the typical sliding brass from
from 1400-1700. It has a tiny bell, like a trumpet.
Piccolo Trombone
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Basically a slide trumpet with a larger bell.
Soprano Trombone
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Slightly larger than the piccolo trombone. This video is a quick
explanation on how to go about playing this unique instrument.
Alto Trombone
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This is one size size smaller than the standard trombone – this
instrument is widely used as a solo instrument and as a color
instrument in trombone choirs.
Alto Trombone Part 2
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Here is the alto trombone played in a jazz context.
Tenor Trombone
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Here is the standard trombone played REALLY fast!
Tenor Trombone with trigger
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Here is a quick explanation of how the trigger functions on the
standard trombone.
Tenor & Bass Trombone
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Here’s a duet to the classic tune “Summertime” to show the
difference between the tenor & bass trombone.
Trombone Weirdness
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Trombone players are a peculiar bunch, as evidenced by this
video. 
Bass Trombone
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The bass trombone is the 2nd most used trombone. It is used as a
power bass instrument in many groups. Here is a basic explanation of
the bass trombone.
Contrabass Trombone
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A contrabass trombone is quite large, used mostly as a color
instrument in a trombone choir, or as a specialty solo type
instrument.
Contrabass Trombone
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Here is a redesigned contrabass trombone with a wrap around
double slide. The double slide is supposed to open up the
sound and give the instrument more power.
Tenor Trombone
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Here’s a standard tenor trombone with a wooden bell – weird!
Pbone
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Here is a trombone that is made from plastic. There is an actual metal
slide, encased in plastic – fantastic for school use. Since its plastic, it
can come in any color! 
PVC-Bone
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Here is a homemade trombone made from PVC pipe. Plenty of
plans for these on the internet.
Valve Trombone
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This began as a concept instrument, valve trombones are widely
used by brass players that want the trombone power, but are
familiar with valve positions.
Superbone
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Here is another concept instrument that combines valves and a
slide to change keys. No practical use, but used as a novelty
solo instrument.
Buccin
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This bizarre trombone was most common in the early 1800’s.
They are a trombone with the head of a dragon. Weird!
Trombone Choir
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Here is a group of trombones of various shapes and sizes
forming a trombone choir and playing the “Pink Panther Theme”
Trombone Jazz Group
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Here is a famous jazz trombone group “Bonerama” performing
at a Louisiana Jazz Festival.
Tomorrow – French Horn 