![]() The material also means it weighs a mere two to four pounds, with a smaller model weighing 1.5 pounds. ![]() They’re incredibly cheap at $80 to $200, and are perfect for students who can’t afford a straight tenor. Plastic Tromboneĭesigned to resemble a straight tenor trombone, the plastic trombone is almost always a slide trombone tuned to B♭. While cheap, this is a specialty instrument and very difficult to find outside of an online store or manufacturer’s site. Used mostly for jazz, it’s usually difficult for a trombone player to use and is more often played by a trumpeter. It’s tuned to the key of B♭ and is one full octave above the alto trombone (or two full octaves above a straight tenor and 1/4 the size). Piccolo TromboneĪs the name implies, this is the smallest member of the trombone family and the highest in pitch. At $300 to $1,500, they’re one of the cheapest types of trombone available. It’s often used as a secondary instrument for trumpet players, much like the standard valve trombone but sounds a lot closer to a standard tenor trombone. ![]() They’re usually tuned to B♭ one full octave lower than a trumpet and uses a three-valve design instead of a slide. Similar in appearance to the flugelhorn, a flugelbone (also known as a marching trombone) has a compact design that makes it easier to play on the go. Read Also: Contrabass Clarinet (and 12 Other Types) 5. Due to its large size, these trombones may run between $2,500 and $5,000, although it’s often possible to rent one. They’re sometimes able to match a tuba in tone and are mostly tuned to F, with some models being tuned to B♭ or C.Īvailable in both single and double valve, some contrabass trombones also feature a double slide design for increased range. The bell itself measures a respectable 10-11 inches and was originally bent similarly to a tuba. Contrabass TromboneĪs with all contrabass instruments, the contrabass trombone is big, deep, and rich-sounding. ![]() However, it has one of the highest price tags, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. This instrument was originally popular in opera compositions but is gaining a following among the jazz community. It’s faster to play than the contrabass trombone without losing its counterpart’s rich tones. This valve trombone has three to six valves and is usually tuned to F, but may also be found in C and E♭. Cimbasso Tromboneīoasting the lowest pitch of all trombones, the combasso has a bent bell measuring 11-12 inches across, which tends to rest above the player’s head like a tuba. A much cheaper single valve model is available for a quarter of the price, but with a greatly reduced range. This trombone is popular in both symphonies and jazz bands, but is far more expensive than many other types, running $4,000 or more for a proper two-valve model. It’s sometimes referred to as a tenor-bass and is tuned to the key of B♭ with valves that allow it to switch to D, E, of F keys. However, these trombones have a larger bell and bore, and weigh a heftier 20 to 22 pounds. You might not spot the bass trombone at first, since it’s very similar to a straight tenor. However, they’re a lot more expensive, ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 and often have to be special ordered. The alto trombone is smaller and lighter, resulting in a faster slide speed than the standard tenor trombone. Some models also include a B♭ or D valve, allowing for a decent tonal range. They’re usually tuned to E♭, but may also be found in F key. This rare trombone barely escaped extinction but is once again gaining popularity in orchestras due to its naturally higher tones.
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