The
slide has to stop its motion then quickly jump four positions in the opposite
direction, from 1 to 5, going from C to D flat.
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The
slide has to stop its motion then quickly jump four positions in the opposite
direction, from 1 to 5, going from C to D flat.
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Playing the beginning of an
A flat scale, here's how it generally gets used: ("T" is for "trigger"
or "thumb", meaning F attachment) |
| Some players are reluctant to use the outer positions of their slide. I remember feeling the same way and still do at times. Some music, however, requires it and with practice and careful attention to pitch you can easily learn to use those long positions to smooth out some of your playing. |
| A more proficient player will use the trigger for the B flat instead of the C. It's a long third position. | 
Now
the slide progressively moves one direction (outward) for the first three
notes and the longest jump is only about 2.5 positions.
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| Playing this extended range takes lots of air, lip flexibility and PRACTICE. When these notes are written they're usually specifically for Bass Trombone, but it's worth practicing on tenor anyway. My college teacher had me practice out of a book of Bass Trombone Studies which I HATED at first; then, after a number of weeks, I noticed my tone changing and becoming clearer, first on my low notes and then throughout my entire range. |
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