Types of Trombones
Trombones today generally come in five ranges: soprano, alto, tenor, bass, and contrabass. Special orders of trombones are made of piccolo, but these trombones are usually found it trombone bands. The bass trombones have the lowest pitch range, the extension allows it to play lower notes. There are several kinds of trombones and the tenor trombone is most commom. Valve trombones were developed in the 1800's and the bass trombone was invented in 1839. An extension allows the bass trombones to play lower notes.
These trombones sounds are all different but similar aswell. Here are some videos to watch with different kinds of trombones.
Here is a video of a man playing the soprano trombone, he also gives a quick introduction explaining the trombone.
Here is an alto trombone playing a jazz peice.
Here is a video of a man playing a contrabass trombone.
Here is this video, you can hear a man playing the bass trombone.
Here in this video is a man playing the tenor trombone.
These trombones sounds are all different but similar aswell. Here are some videos to watch with different kinds of trombones.
Here is a video of a man playing the soprano trombone, he also gives a quick introduction explaining the trombone.
Here is an alto trombone playing a jazz peice.
Here is a video of a man playing a contrabass trombone.
Here is this video, you can hear a man playing the bass trombone.
Here in this video is a man playing the tenor trombone.
Soprano Trombone
This trombone is a very small trombone. Its bell is about the size of a trumpet. It was created in the late 17th century. It is short and usually has about six slide positions instead of seven. It is usually pitched in a Bb, an octave above the tenor.
Alto Trombone
The alto trombone is usually pitched in an Eb or F. It was commonly used in the 16th to 18th century as the higest voice in the bass choir. The slide is a bit shorter which makes the notes and slide positions different than the tenor and bass trombone. The tone is said to be more brilliant. It usually has a 6.5" or 7" bell.
Contrabass Trombone
The contrabass trombone is usually pitched in 12' F. It is built as an over-sized bass trombone with an extension handle to reach the longer slide positions. It is a very large trombone!
Bass Trombone
The modern day bass trombone is pitched in a Bb. It usually has one or two valves. This trombone can play very low notes. It was developed in and around the 19th century.
Tenor Trombone
The tenor trombone is most commonly known to be used. It has seven slide positions. It became very popular in the mid-19th century.