trombone shapes & sizes...

Various TrombonesA fascinating look at various and bizarre trombones.

Sackbut This is the trombone’s ancestor, the typical sliding brass from

from 1400-1700. It has a tiny bell, like a trumpet.

Piccolo Trombone Basically a slide trumpet with a larger bell.

Soprano Trombone Slightly larger than the piccolo trombone. This video is a quick

explanation on how to go about playing this unique instrument.

Alto Trombone 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 Here is the alto trombone played in a jazz context.

Tenor Trombone Here is the standard trombone played REALLY fast!

Tenor Trombone with trigger Here is a quick explanation of how the trigger functions on the

standard trombone.

Tenor & Bass Trombone Here’s a duet to the classic tune “Summertime” to show the

difference between the tenor & bass trombone.

Trombone Weirdness Trombone players are a peculiar bunch, as evidenced by this

video.

Bass Trombone 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 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 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 Here’s a standard tenor trombone with a wooden bell – weird!

Pbone 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 Here is a homemade trombone made from PVC pipe. Plenty of

plans for these on the internet.

Valve Trombone 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 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 This bizarre trombone was most common in the early 1800’s.

They are a trombone with the head of a dragon. Weird!

Trombone Choir Here is a group of trombones of various shapes and sizes

forming a trombone choir and playing the “Pink Panther Theme”

Trombone Jazz Group Here is a famous jazz trombone group “Bonerama” performing

at a Louisiana Jazz Festival.

Tomorrow – French Horn