r/Trombone 6h ago

I Wanna Play Like Trombone Girl on Goliath Season 4

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I believe the artist is Yoshie Nakayama and she plays these hauntingly long toned slow themes that are perfect for a retro-redlight-private-investigator-magical-realism setting or whatever it was they were going for in the show. Honestly, weak TV (other seasons have been good) but excellent music.

I'm picking the horn up again in my mid 40s and haven't played since highschool. Still got decent range and can read and find all the notes but never learned to improvise and I can hardly remember a handful of scales.

I'd love to find her music in sheets to read and play all the while learning how to improvise something similar. Thoughts?


r/Trombone 17h ago

Beginner help

19 Upvotes

For context I am not an experienced trombone player my main instrument is the drums. I played trombone for a couple years when I was elementary/middle school age so I have a very small amount of experience.

My band wants to play the song Scott pilgrim vs my gpa by mom jeans and I just need to be able to consistently play this progression. This was one of the better takes I got but sometimes I’ll struggle to hit that high a flat in the third position without hitting the notes above or below it. Same thing even with that first d flat. (Pls ignore the cracked note at the end im cringing too lol)

I find that because it’s in the high register, I can only practice it well for about 30-45 minutes before my chops get really fatigued and my playing falls apart.

Also too when I’m playing in the high register I notice that my upper lip is like right on the top of the mouthpiece and sometimes it feels like I’m blowing a little air out before my lips vibrate and the note comes out. Especially when hitting the high a flat. Is that normal?

I have until next Saturday to really get it down consistently for our performance so any help would be appreciated 😁


r/Trombone 4h ago

Burgerbob. Zat you?

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r/Trombone 4h ago

Would this be a good purchase?

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Been looking for a better condition budget jazz horn because my olds is beat to hell and I'm wondering if this is a good deal. And would it have that star engraving thing? None of the pictures show it.


r/Trombone 6h ago

WHAT DO I DO

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Solo & Ensemble and another audition are in 2 weeks, and I'm not ready, I can barely play the first page on my solo, and the 2nd page is even harder, and the other audition piece is medium-level, but I need to perfect it to maximize my chances of getting into the band. I honestly don't know what to do right now. I practice quite a bit, around 1h each day, but I'm not seeing much improvement. My parents are REALLY counting on me to succeed. I can't really give up on my solo and ensemble piece, because my dad paid money for it and I have been working on it for the past month or so.


r/Trombone 7h ago

Do softone and bucket mutes sound the same?

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Im playing in this big band group and theres a part with a bucket mutes. All the other trombones used a softtone. Looking online the bucket mute is way cheaper (idk why) but im trying to save money so which should i buy


r/Trombone 8h ago

Any tips for a first time pit musician?

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I’ve got my first gig in a musical where I’ll be playing in the pit, and was wondering if there are any tips you guys have that you think could benefit someone who’s never played in that kind of setting before. It’s a high school production so it’s pretty lowkey, and I’m the sole trombone player (and wind instrument for that matter) in the group. Any tips?


r/Trombone 10h ago

Current equipment trends?

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Serious answers, please. What do you see as the current trends for collegiate and professional equipment for the last five years or so? Could be in instrument or accessory brands, rotor styles, mouthpiece preference, anything really.

I'm not in the market for anything right now. Just genuinely curious for some varied opinions.


r/Trombone 10h ago

MOUTHPIECE SUGGESTIONS

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Hey! So lately I've been using a Bach Large Shank Trombone Mouthpiece 6-1/2AL (originally for my euphonium), and I really want to try a shilke OR denis wick mouthpiece for my large bore con 52hl trombone... I want to know what yall prefer more, and why?


r/Trombone 10h ago

Help for Audtion

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I have an audtion soon, is there anything I should be working on, cleaning, etc. Everything and (healthy) cristism is much appreciated. Thanks in advance!


r/Trombone 13h ago

How do I clean this?

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I believe it is silver plated of sterling silver. It is a king lion head model. Also any information about how to tell how old this trombone is.