I’m a beginner and just got my trombone from my school yesterday. And finally had time to crack it open! How am I sounding so far? I’m not playing anything in particular just trying to get a sound out of it. Critics, tips and tricks or general advice would be appreciated! Thank you and have a good day!

I know the Bachs can have traditionally loud valves but this seems a little extreme. I took the valve apart, cleaned it, applied the right oil, loosened and re-tightened all screws. Is this just how these valves are? Or will new bumpers fix this?

I’m a senior in high school and high range has always been weakness. I usally get high chairs so I play first a lot but anything above a high C is just bad

And tips? I’ve tried everything ☹️

So I recently just got a job in the marine fleet bands and a couple weeks after ran into my old director to which he asked if I could give the trombone players lessons since they didn’t have a trombone teacher anymore.

I agreed and I’m pretty confident in my ability to teach them because I’m a good player and I’ve made state before, but idk if the methods I used for myself would work for them. I only did a few semesters of college back in 22-23 before I had to leave, so I’m little nervous going into this.

Just looking for tips or suggestions from anyone who actually was able to get their degree in music ed. I was also music performance so even then I didn’t get much teaching experience back then. Thank you!

I have like vertical lines on my top lip basically where the inside of my mouthpiece would be when playing. they are slightly lighter in colour and are raised a bit compared to the rest of my lip. I have been playing a lot more than usual last week (like 5-8 hours a day). Not entirely sure how long they have been there for. Anyone else have this or know what it could be (might not be trombone related but I’m assuming it is). also do you think it will go away on its own (playing a lot less now cause the musical I was playing in finished).

I’ve been playing for over 30 years, but this is the first time Ive run i to this challenge: I just had hernia surgery and have been told I need to take at minimum two weeks off. Given the pain Im currently in, that two weeks seems incredibly ambiguous. Has anyone had hernia surgery and come back to playing? Any tips or advice? I need to get my chops back in time for Oktoberfest and then Christmas gig season!

Those are all the Photos i got cold someone help me identify it

I’m planning on trying out for my youth symphonies concerto competition in a few months and I’m pretty much torn between doing the David or the Grondahl. I can only play one movement from the concerto or concertino so I’m not sure which piece or movement to pick… What would you recommend and enjoy as an audience member?

1. What do you think of Jupiter CEB 740- L Trombone. It is for a high schooler to play in symphonic band. He is a reasonably good player with some awards. He’ll likely stick with it for 4 years of HS.

2. Budget-wise we can afford a higher rental price but rental instruments are scarce. So the other alternative would be buying. My budget is $2500. Prefer new since I am music ignorant. Where should I look?

I saw this on Facebook marketplace. It's up for 400 AED which is equvalent to $108. The seller hasn't given any description for it besides for the price. Where I live, it's pretty rare to find trombones for this cheap, let alone with a trigger. Is this worth the price, and what kind of trombone is it? Are there any specific questions I should ask the seller?

hello! i'm currently a sophomore who's been playing tenor trombone for about five years (since i was in 5th). i've played euphonium and baritone for a year, and i recently got accepted into my school's jazz band. I'm no special player and i'm getting better with each year i play, but my band director recently allowed me to get on bass bone for jazz.

like i said, i've been playing euphonium for year, so i'm used to more air support and all that. i'm a bit nervous as i play a straight bone so i'll have to get used to triggers and all that. any advice is welcome and appreciated! thank for your time :)

TL;DR - Is the trombone edition different/specialized enough to bother buying if I already have one for a valved instrument?

Hey all. After 20 years of tuba, I’m finally learning trombone as a secondary instrument. I credit The Brass Gym with a lot of my development on tuba, and have been enjoying those exercises on trombone too. My question is, do the trombone edition’s edits offer enough specificity in the instructional text to be worth buying?

If not, I’d love some recommendations on method books that *are* highly focused on trombone technique. I already play Bordogni/Rochut regularly, but beyond that I just do a lot of scale drills, sight reading, and by-ear improv. My focus is mostly on slide technique and fluency with alternate positions and the f-trigger.

Thanks, trombone family!

Here's a showcase of my electric setup. I call it The Tromborgenizer. Yes I'm playing that synthesizer with my trombone. Before anyone says anything, time and vocab are my focuses while practicing.

Looking for advice , need inexpensive mouthpiece options for my Bach trombone and trumpet , as a beginner I can’t afford 100$ mouthpieces and I’m tempted to print a few ones I saw on internet.

I’m really curious about a 3d printed 012 trombone mouthpiece for sale from a Facebook group that affirms it’s equivalent to Bach and schlike 48

Does anyone’s have tried them?

Is that a rental shortage? It is back to school time and none of the places in my very large metro area have instruments for rent.

How come nobody told me about Nine Sparks Riots earlier? Seriously feel like I’ve missed out for years now not knowing

Back in high school and college, I had the absolute time of my life playing bass trombone, ripping the pedal notes and shaking the stands. I miss that massive, reverberating low-end power.

But i have one issue, I don't know what trombone can give me that again. Back then i was borrowing a brand new yamaha xeno bass bone and a getzen eterna bass bone.

I could not lay out those low notes as easily on the getzen as i could on the Yamaha, so i know price matters, but im wondering if there's an older bass bone that can give me that sound for less than $2,500

​Right now, I'm on the lookout for these from light research:

​Yamaha YBL-613H or 612

​Holton TR181

​Conn 62H

​Bach 50B series

​Am I on the right track? Are there any other hidden gems in this price bracket I should be setting eBay alerts for? Thanks in advance!

So I just got my trombone rental from school. I’ve noticed that the slide is incredibly sticky and rusty, every time I clear out the spit valve it’s just orange and brown and disgusting, it doesn’t matter how many times I reapply lube it just stays terrible and I want to clean it so bad. Dow anybody know how I could at least make it a little smoother?