What does a TROMBONE sound like?

TROMBONE:  The trombone is a brass instrument that, like the trumpet, makes a sound when a student “buzzes” air into a mouthpiece.  Unlike the trumpet, the trombone changes pitch by moving a slide back and forth.  The trombone slide creates some of the most unique sounds in the band!  The trombone is a great deal of fun to play and is the most important instrument in the beginning band.  Trombones make up the foundation and the building block of the entire band.  There are virtually no physical characteristics that would prevent someone from producing a good sound on the trombone.  Contrary to common belief, short students can play the trombone just as well as tall students.  Many trombone players are needed, as they make up about 30% of the beginning band. Listen to the sound of TROMBONE by clicking on the links below:

Lassus Trombone - Middle School Band
Super Mario Brothers Theme - Trombone Quartet
Flight of the Bumblebee - Canadian Brass Ensemble
Roman Carnival - U.S. Army Field Band Trombone Ensemble
Stars and Stripes Forever - Bones Apart Trombone Quartet 
Star Wars - Columbus State University Trombone Choir