Just for clearance, this is not me playing those instruments. They are a RUclipsr named flamingo, and his channel is linked in the title of the video and the original videos are linked in the description.
Playing the trombone involves a combination of proper posture, breathing, embouchure (mouth position), slide control, and practice. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you learn to play the trombone: 1. Assemble the Trombone • Parts: The trombone has a mouthpiece, a slide, and a bell section. • Assembly: Attach the slide to the bell section at a slight angle (about 90 degrees). Insert the mouthpiece into the smaller end of the trombone (leadpipe), but don’t jam it in-just a slight twist will do. 2. Proper Posture • Standing: Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart. • Sitting: Sit at the edge of your seat, back straight, feet flat on the ground. • Holding the Trombone: With your left hand, grip the brace near the bell section. Your left thumb should rest on the brace or thumb ring, and your fingers should curl around the instrument. Your right hand holds the slide at the bottom brace with your thumb and two fingers (usually index and middle). 3. Breathing • Deep Breaths: Inhale deeply from your diaphragm, not your chest. Keep your shoulders relaxed and expand your belly as you breathe in. • Steady Airflow: Exhale steadily and evenly. The key to producing sound is a controlled and continuous airflow through the instrument. 4. Forming the Embouchure • Mouth Position: Place your lips together as if saying the letter “M.” Relax your mouth and lips but maintain firmness in the corners. • Placing the Mouthpiece: The mouthpiece should rest evenly between your upper and lower lips, usually with a bit more of it on the upper lip. Keep your lips centered in the mouthpiece. • Buzzing Sound: Blow air through your lips to create a buzzing sound. Your lips should vibrate inside the mouthpiece. 5. Producing a Sound • With the mouthpiece in place, blow air into the trombone while maintaining the buzzing sound. • Pitch Control: Adjust the pitch by tightening or loosening your embouchure. Tighter lips and faster air produce higher notes, while looser lips and slower air produce lower notes. 6. Using the Slide • Slide Positions: The trombone has 7 primary slide positions that change the pitch: 1. First position: Slide fully in (home position). 2. Second position: Slide slightly out. 3. Third position: A bit farther out, in line with the bell. 4. Fourth through Seventh positions: Continue moving the slide out incrementally. • Move Smoothly: Slide should move quickly and smoothly between positions to avoid any jerky movements. Use wrist motion rather than arm motion for more fluid shifts. 7. Articulation • Tonguing: To start each note, use your tongue as if saying “ta” or “da” against the roof of your mouth. This helps create a clean start to each note. • Slurring: For smoother transitions between notes, practice not using your tongue but just moving the slide while maintaining airflow. 8. Reading Music • Learn to read bass clef, which is the standard clef for trombone. • Practice scales, starting with major scales (like B♭ major, C major) to familiarize yourself with slide positions and note combinations. 9. Practice Tips • Long Tones: Practice holding single notes for long periods to improve tone quality and breath control. • Lip Slurs: Move between different notes without moving the slide (e.g., going from low B♭ to F to high B♭) to strengthen your embouchure. • Scales and Arpeggios: Play scales regularly to develop muscle memory for the slide positions and to work on your accuracy. • Tuning: Make sure the trombone is in tune by adjusting the tuning slide located on the bell section. 10. Maintaining Your Trombone • Slide Lubrication: Apply trombone slide oil or cream regularly to keep the slide moving smoothly. • Cleaning: Rinse the mouthpiece with warm water after playing and clean the inside of the trombone periodically to remove buildup. 11. Stay Consistent • Play daily to build embouchure strength, slide accuracy, and breath control. Regular practice is key to improving your trombone skills. 12. Play with Others • Join a band or ensemble to learn how to blend your sound with other instruments and practice playing in different styles, such as classical, jazz, or marching band. By following these steps and dedicating time to consistent practice, you’ll steadily improve and enjoy playing the trombone.
did you not hear the part where he called it a tuba? And last I checked I was the one who played tuba at all state 2 years in a row and did region band 3 years in a row on tuba. Also I’m pretty sure you weren’t the one who played the Stars and Stripes solo on tuba at all state with the piccolos! Hope this helps!
once i watched what he did, this hurts my soul- .... AND IM A FLUTE PLAYER AND I CAN CLEARLY TELL HES NOT PLAYING IT CORRECTLY- .... but i still appreciate his effort
i don’t even play these instruments(for reference i play the flute but im surrounded by these players) what triggered me the most is how he dropped the trombone and literally FILLED the euphonium with water😭😭
not me being a trombone player and trying not to scream *YOU'RE HOLDING IT WRO- WHY DID YOU THE SLIDE THAT IS SOFT META- WAIT WHY ARE YOU POURING WATER IN THAT TU-*
Before a concert me and some other guys got a tuba and went to the showers (there was really good acoustics in there) Crazy shit happened in there But we filled a tuba with water and every time you played the water would slosh back and push air from the mouthpiece into your face When we dumped it out it was like a waterfall
Just for clearance, this is not me playing those instruments. They are a RUclipsr named flamingo, and his channel is linked in the title of the video and the original videos are linked in the description.
nah really
@@BagelsAreDopee if you look at the comments some people think it’s me doing that
What video is it
Nvm
Flamingo is a big RUclipsr how would they think it’s you lol
never let this man play any brass instrument bro
COINY?
@@jeremyliem8822?
How about instrument in general
the puffing of the cheeks hurts me
fr lol
It's upside down too
as a trombone player, i am triggered by this.
I also play trombone and this absolutely infuriates me.
How dare he disrespect our trombone community.
the way he holds it😭
As a tuba player who started off playing trombone, I can 100% agree.
same
As a euphonium player seeing him put water in there pains me so much
as a french horn player i see this as conventional
I agree with goofy, I am too a euphonium, and this very much touches my soul the wrong way 😢
IM A TROMBONE PLAYER THE DISRESPECT
and its a four valve (i always wanted a 4 valve but im too broke
what the fuck yall expect😐
Someone teach this man how to play instruments because i am in pain
P.s. HE DID NOT CALL THE EUPHONIUM A TUBA AND HE DID NOT FILL IT WITH WATER 😭😭😭
As a euphonium player who used to play trombone, this hurts to watch
"Just fillin' up the ol' tuba!"
as a euphonium player of 6/7 years, I have a tip.
Raspberry. You're just gonna be breathing into the thing if you don't.
that's not a tuba my guy. that's a baritone/euphonium. it's my fav instrument 🤞
It's a euphonium, I'm very mad abt this, what he did is unforgivable
i play baritone 💪
euphonium is a tuba but smaller
euph is #1!!! best instrument (i play it so im basically playing favorites)
I play euph in concert band, it’s pretty fun
“I hate the trombone”
*proceeds to play it completely wrong*
I should follow in his footsteps but with my instrument. "Just fillin up the old synthesizer!" gonna go crazyyyyyyy
As a trombonist, I feel attacked
SAME BROTHER
0:28 *ħẽý ğũÿş ïm jùşțīñ bĩëběř æñď î ďœ ñöț fêëł șœ ğóœď*
as both a trombone and euphonium player, his songs are lovely
As a euphonium player watching him call it a tuba and fill it with water to the brim makes me mad
as a euphonium, he did way better than me when I first started
The spit key on the trombone 😂
What about it?
@@samgames4417its bent😭
@@xiaolingfrfr wait WTF lmao that shit is so bent
as a trombone player , this hurts me.
Playing the trombone involves a combination of proper posture, breathing, embouchure (mouth position), slide control, and practice. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you learn to play the trombone:
1. Assemble the Trombone
• Parts: The trombone has a mouthpiece, a slide, and a bell section.
• Assembly: Attach the slide to the bell section at a slight angle (about 90 degrees). Insert the mouthpiece into the smaller end of the trombone (leadpipe), but don’t jam it in-just a slight twist will do.
2. Proper Posture
• Standing: Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart.
• Sitting: Sit at the edge of your seat, back straight, feet flat on the ground.
• Holding the Trombone: With your left hand, grip the brace near the bell section. Your left thumb should rest on the brace or thumb ring, and your fingers should curl around the instrument. Your right hand holds the slide at the bottom brace with your thumb and two fingers (usually index and middle).
3. Breathing
• Deep Breaths: Inhale deeply from your diaphragm, not your chest. Keep your shoulders relaxed and expand your belly as you breathe in.
• Steady Airflow: Exhale steadily and evenly. The key to producing sound is a controlled and continuous airflow through the instrument.
4. Forming the Embouchure
• Mouth Position: Place your lips together as if saying the letter “M.” Relax your mouth and lips but maintain firmness in the corners.
• Placing the Mouthpiece: The mouthpiece should rest evenly between your upper and lower lips, usually with a bit more of it on the upper lip. Keep your lips centered in the mouthpiece.
• Buzzing Sound: Blow air through your lips to create a buzzing sound. Your lips should vibrate inside the mouthpiece.
5. Producing a Sound
• With the mouthpiece in place, blow air into the trombone while maintaining the buzzing sound.
• Pitch Control: Adjust the pitch by tightening or loosening your embouchure. Tighter lips and faster air produce higher notes, while looser lips and slower air produce lower notes.
6. Using the Slide
• Slide Positions: The trombone has 7 primary slide positions that change the pitch:
1. First position: Slide fully in (home position).
2. Second position: Slide slightly out.
3. Third position: A bit farther out, in line with the bell.
4. Fourth through Seventh positions: Continue moving the slide out incrementally.
• Move Smoothly: Slide should move quickly and smoothly between positions to avoid any jerky movements. Use wrist motion rather than arm motion for more fluid shifts.
7. Articulation
• Tonguing: To start each note, use your tongue as if saying “ta” or “da” against the roof of your mouth. This helps create a clean start to each note.
• Slurring: For smoother transitions between notes, practice not using your tongue but just moving the slide while maintaining airflow.
8. Reading Music
• Learn to read bass clef, which is the standard clef for trombone.
• Practice scales, starting with major scales (like B♭ major, C major) to familiarize yourself with slide positions and note combinations.
9. Practice Tips
• Long Tones: Practice holding single notes for long periods to improve tone quality and breath control.
• Lip Slurs: Move between different notes without moving the slide (e.g., going from low B♭ to F to high B♭) to strengthen your embouchure.
• Scales and Arpeggios: Play scales regularly to develop muscle memory for the slide positions and to work on your accuracy.
• Tuning: Make sure the trombone is in tune by adjusting the tuning slide located on the bell section.
10. Maintaining Your Trombone
• Slide Lubrication: Apply trombone slide oil or cream regularly to keep the slide moving smoothly.
• Cleaning: Rinse the mouthpiece with warm water after playing and clean the inside of the trombone periodically to remove buildup.
11. Stay Consistent
• Play daily to build embouchure strength, slide accuracy, and breath control. Regular practice is key to improving your trombone skills.
12. Play with Others
• Join a band or ensemble to learn how to blend your sound with other instruments and practice playing in different styles, such as classical, jazz, or marching band.
By following these steps and dedicating time to consistent practice, you’ll steadily improve and enjoy playing the trombone.
Division 1 yapper
@@Freakygojo4737 why copy and paste tho
@@FusionOdyessy not d1 d2
Bruh
I'm HEAVILY triggered by the trombone clip
0:49 it actually kinda sounds good
Tell me you’ve never played an instrument without telling me you’ve never played an instrument
“Trombone sucks”
*Proceeds to cram things in the bell*
I’m currently learning trumpet and this is how I feel 😔
lemme guess… you can’t play an Eb
As a trombone and a Euphonium player.... this hurts
im screaming internally as a baritone horn player
as a trombone who has made wind symphony for region over and over this was hard watching
As a euphonium player the pain of him calling a euphonium a tuba
As a trombonist and a tuba player this video hurt😭
you obviously aren’t a tuba player bc this isn’t a tuba, and that is something that someone who knows nothing about band would say
did you not hear the part where he called it a tuba? And last I checked I was the one who played tuba at all state 2 years in a row and did region band 3 years in a row on tuba. Also I’m pretty sure you weren’t the one who played the Stars and Stripes solo on tuba at all state with the piccolos! Hope this helps!
@@Not_SWAYXEalso I’m confident that you cannot go from playing song on tuba then immediately switching to piccolo halfway through the song🫶
@@Yourmummy907it’s not a tuba
@@umharr I KNOW IT ISNT. BUT HE CALLED IT A TUBA IN THE VIDEO
bro just casually has a 4 valved euphonium
I'm pretty sure most euphoniums have 4 valves, either compensating or inline
As a rare Euphonium player when he did play it sounded like when I started playing
As someone who has played both instruments i am now crying and the fact that he called the euphonium a tuba makes me want to remove my eyes and ears
Band teachers seeing this video: 💀
The calling a euphonium a tuba pains me as a euphonium player😭😭
Oh gosh, just wait until he plays trumpet
Bro that grip tho 😂
watching him throw the trombone hurt 😭
The disrespect is insane. As a trombone player, I’m ready to have a riot.
I can feel trombones pain as a trumpet player
Such amazing songs
I glad im a saxophonist, he’ll never destroy it 😜😜
As a bass and tenor trombone player, I am livid
once i watched what he did, this hurts my soul-
....
AND IM A FLUTE PLAYER AND I CAN CLEARLY TELL HES NOT PLAYING IT CORRECTLY-
....
but i still appreciate his effort
i don’t even play these instruments(for reference i play the flute but im surrounded by these players) what triggered me the most is how he dropped the trombone and literally FILLED the euphonium with water😭😭
give albert a grammy
Those are such nice instruments going to waste- as a trombone and euphonium player this is sad :C
not me being a trombone player and trying not to scream *YOU'RE HOLDING IT WRO- WHY DID YOU THE SLIDE THAT IS SOFT META- WAIT WHY ARE YOU POURING WATER IN THAT TU-*
As a trombone player, I feel traumatized watching this man throw the trombone on the floor.
As a trombone player this is torture
As a trombone and Euphonium player, IM EXTREMELY TRIGGERED, like a F attachment trombone
Who gave this boi a 4-valve when he's never touched a euph in his life 😭😭
As a trombone player this hurts to watch
actual fire idk what you guys talking about (I’m a percussionist)
I’m so glad he never played trumpet, knowing him he’d find a way to destroy it. Also hilarious how he called the Euphonium a “Tuba”
Y’all leave him alone he’s new to these types 💀
As a trombone player I am shaking and crying rn
just fillin up the old tuba
As a trombone player I’m insulted
as someone who plays the baritone/euphonium you should never ever put water in there
1:12 this is a new song i wrote: 🌊WATER🌊
as a trombone player, this video hurts me.
As a trumpet player/former trombone player this is so offensive 💀
@@LiamBoy417 I play trumpet too lol
as someone who plays both this hurt me
As a trombonist,I’m disappointed in flamingo😔
I need therapy right now- THE EUPHONIUM IS NOT THE TUBE TUBE IS BIGGER😭😭😭
I love flamingo but im crying on the inside watching this
as a french horn player, i’m happy im not like albert💀
THIS BURNSSS MEEE
My band teacher/trombore players would be triggered
I love how famous RUclipsrs just randomly own instruments and me (someone who knows how to play them) can't afford a single one
albert owns you?? also i doubt you know every note, on every instrument ever
@@Not_SWAYXESir you keep replying to like everyone here being a hater. Cut it out
Not the water 😭😭
This was painful to watch as a trombone player
ah yes, i guess i play the "tuba" now
Bro couldn’t even do any embosere
Bro I would kill for a 4 valve Euphonium 😭
Water euphonium.......... I had a dream abt this once lmao
Ain’t no way he just purposely threw the trombone on the floor
Before a concert me and some other guys got a tuba and went to the showers (there was really good acoustics in there)
Crazy shit happened in there
But we filled a tuba with water and every time you played the water would slosh back and push air from the mouthpiece into your face
When we dumped it out it was like a waterfall
0:44 why does the euphonium have 4 keys?
WHY IS THE SPIT VALVE BENT
As another trombone player in this comment section. I am very triggered.
0:25 0:30 bros making his own trombone mute💀💀💀💀
He should try a woodwind
WHY'D HE FILL IT WITH WATER THAT MAKES ME SO UPSET
trombone is the best instrument
french horn is better
as a former tuba player, i feel offended
This pains me.
As a brass player, this annoys me on a very, very, very deep level. 😭
What I do with my enemys Tuba/euphonium 1:13
rip brass players 😭
good thing I play trumpet 🤑🤑
Never ever puff out your cheeks
pretty sure albert has never played an instrument before, so cut him some slack
As a freshman in the marching band that plays the trombone I agree with flamingo
TROMBONE DOES SUCK😭
My friend would be offended by this
its not tuba/euphonium, its a euphonium cuz the length of the tubing isnt long enough to be tuba. please fix thanks
As a trombone player I am offended by this video
1:19 if i go one minute without emptying the water
No the trombone 😭😭😭😭
HE THREW IT
As a tuba player I hate this