(Part 2) Best products from r/Trombone

1. Not that I've seen... but why not buy two and put them next to each other? I really don't see the need for a double stand over two normal ones
   
   
2. I swear by K&M for the usual stands, specifically model 149/9. See if you can find the older version that's made out of shiny nickel, it's a little more portable and just as sturdy. also goes great with a Bone Sock - a must-have if you have the stand.
   
   However, my current favorite stand is an age-old studio stand, which I believe was made by Hamilton in the middle ages. It's unmarked and rather strange, and I can't find anything like it on the 'net. It supports it by the grip on the outer slide (where your right hand goes) and then has a thingy on the bottom that holds the slide in place and keeps it balanced...
   
   the closest thing i can find is this hercules one but it's much more better than that. a lot.
   
   So, in that case, the K&M stand is the way to go. My teacher swears by Hamilton but I really don't like them that much. K&M seems much more durable. I haven't had any bad experiences with Hercules, but for some reason or another their stands seem less reliable to me. Then again, I have no evidence of any of this - it's just my personal opinion.
   
   Also, a good music store will let you try out the different stands just as they would trombones. If you're anywhere near Dillon Music (Woodbridge, NJ, quite close to Staten Island), I know for a fact that they will let you do this. They also have loads of other accessories, music, and everything else you can possibly imagine. It's worth a look

I highly recommend this one by Tiger that I used for my trombone - my Olds is a small shank/smaller trombone so it might not fit your Bach, but if it comes in your size I highly recommend.

The hard foam is a wonder material - extremely rigid but a lot lighter, which I appreciated ever since walking an hour home from high school band class, carrying a heavy velvet-and-plastic case. Makes it extremely viable as a lightweight backpack style.

A friend of mine (also a brass musician) was highly skeptical of the foam, but when he felt it and tested it out himself, he was convinced. It also passed the airport test for me - I put a "FRAGILE" slip on it, and it came out just fine after a 6 hour flight.

After 4+ plastic cases and the wooden case that I've used, I'm never going back - hard foam is great.

I agree with the previous comments. Once you are in a cleaning routine, I highly recommend one of these sonic cleaners. I bought it to clean my glasses initially, but tried my mouthpiece and it worked great. I tend to use it once a week or so to keep the mouthpiece nice and clean.

Jorgen van Rijen

Randy Hawes

Not classical, but an icon nonetheless, George Roberts is featured here on Nelson Riddle's The Joy of Living Album.

Tim Higgins

Ian Bousfield

Jim Markey

Joe Alessi

Christian Lindberg

Ben van Dijk

Ralph Sauer

Jeff Reynolds and Michael Mulcahy (Mulcahy plays tenor tuba and bass trumpet on this album, although he holds the position of 2nd trombone in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra)

Megumi Kanda

Hana Beloglavec of Seraph Brass

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Low Brass

Brass players all over should also listen to the National Brass Ensemble, and the album that inspired that one, The Antiphonal Music of Gabrieli & Frescobaldi

Someone already mentioned STS, here's the link to their Youtube channel

Also tubist Rex Martin

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There are plenty others worth mentioning as well, but that's a list I can throw together right now.

That's what I mean. My suggestions are probably within your skills, but you probably don't know how to interpret and adapt a solo to your abilities yet. Not putting you down, but any collegiate level audition piece suggested needs some coaching.

Start with a Rochut exercise for your legato, but I don't know what solo is within your ability.

Perhaps you should look at the Voxman Selected Studies for a start. You might even consider picking up the baritone book for that price, as well. Either way, I truly believe you would benefit greatly by sitting with a local trombone teacher and discussing this between yourselves. Moreso than asking a bunch of strangers that have never heard you, and you don't know our qualifications.

I use this book with my private students who are developing jazz musicians. The etudes help you focus on getting clear articulations which is key for getting a good feel. It comes with a CD so you can hear Slide Hampton play these with a rhythm section, and there are additional tracks of just rhythm section so you can play by yourself or use it to improvise over the chords.

Don't forget to listen to jazz! Listen to a variety of trombonists and decide what you like about them.

I've seen kids start in 4th grade on a standard tenor trombone. The instrument is a little heavy for small children, and it's a bit too long for most kids that age to get their arm out comfortably.

That being said, I can heartily recommend the pBone mini. It's tuned slightly differently than a standard tenor trombone; it's an alto. It's made entirely out of plastic, so it's lightweight and pretty hard to damage. The slide takes some getting used to (it has to get worn in first), but overall, I think they're perfect for young kids if you can find a teacher who's willing to work with you. You can then upgrade to the full size version.

This way, if he falls out of love with the horn, you're not out a whole lot of money. But if he sticks with it for the long haul, he's got one he can throw over his shoulder and take on plane rides if he has to travel.

I also started playing again after a ten or so year break. Couldn't find my old Arban's so I ordered a new version from Amazon.

Although it's not completely beginner and not melodic pieces if that's what you're looking for, it's amazingly pleasant to play through and will definitely get your chops back in shape.

If you're really back at beginner level, I do remember the Rubank Elementary Method series as being quite useful.

I have found that it really helps to integrate listening, singing, and playing. I really like David Vining's Ear Training for Trombone. Fantastic resource. I have used it with a number of my students. They have all benefitted greatly.

https://www.amazon.com/WF83-Training-Trombone-David-Vining/dp/0825868408

Yes I recently made the switch to a trigger Trombone and I got pain from practicing. But it's all about strengthening the muscles in you hand that you normally don't use, so if you still get pain from holding it after a few weeks then I recommend this neotech grip. one of my buddies used it for his bass trombone but I tried it on my tenor and it works fine. Good luck.

I really like my Hearos. They do a pretty good job of keeping a natural sound.

When I started playing bass trombone primarily, I got some of those grip trainers and a stress ball to work on hand strength (something like this http://www.amazon.com/Fitness-Cathe-Starter-Hand-Grip/dp/B001FB614W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1299733892&sr=8-3)
and that helped a lot, after a while, your hand will get accustomed to having to stretch further.

I like this book.

http://www.amazon.com/ATF132-Trombone-Recital-Pieces-Accompaniment/dp/0825841151

A collection of little, but not too little ditties. Piano accompaniment included. I LOVE Londonderry Air, at the back of the book. Milk those Bb's before the high G!

You might find that over time, you need to carry more and more stuff. I play in jazz bands, so I always bring four mutes. After playing a gig with too little light on stage, I always bring a LED battery stand light.

I have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Bucket-Boss-60024-Gatemouth-LongBoy/dp/B00GK4TRK4

It has many pockets, and the main compartment is divided in two lengthwise. That separates my trombone stands from the mutes and the stand light. I used to just use a duffel bag, and the mutes got knocked around.

The pockets are used for: clothes pins for outdoor gigs, bow tie (for the guy who shows up at a gig without one), sun glasses, ear plugs, Scotch tape, and slide sprayer and lubricants.

I use one of these for my jazz horn, a King 2B. It's light and strong, about $200. https://www.amazon.com/J-Winter-CE-176-Fiberglass/dp/B007J4DD8Q/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1505920754&sr=8-5&keywords=eastman+trombone+case

They have a bass trombone version, which might fit your Yamaha.

I bathe my horns every 6 months or so.

Get yourself a trombone snake. Then fill the bathtub with maybe 10 cm or so of lukewarm water, a few drops of mild dish detergent like Dawn, and put a towel down on the bottom of the tub (yes, in the water) to keep your horn from being damaged by the tub or vice versa.

Take your horn apart (Inner slide, outer slide, bell section, tuning slide, trigger slides if you have them), plop them in and make sure they fill with water, let them soak for a few minutes, then snake them out well and wipe everything down with a rag. Then rinse thoroughly and wipe with a clean cotton towel and let it all air dry. Re-lube and assemble.

I have a 30 year old horn that's been bathed at least 50 times that way and its kept it in great shape (and I used to eat and drink while I played a lot back in high school and college, some fun stuff floated out when I cleaned it in those days )

Mouthpieces I generally boil (I boil a kettle and then pour it over them, I'll do all my mouthpieces in one go), and then if needed soak them in some white vinegar to remove scale from the inside. All my mouthpieces are gold, so I don't need to worry about acids but if you have silver then you could etch them, so dilute the vinegar a bit first.

Absolutely, a whole book of fantastic fundamental exercises!
No need to buy from amazon, ideally get it fro. Y
your local music store. Below is a link to be sure you get the right book.
https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Drills-Technical-Studies-Trombone/dp/1617271446

Peak Music Stands Music Stand (SMS-20) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBD47CS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mcYTDbZS3EHNF

I've had one and used it since 8th grade, great study stand, I trust it to hold my laptop, phone and tablet, and it all folds up to about the size of a trumpet (slightly longer)

I have a bullet brace for my horn but have a couple students with [these.](Neotech Trombone Grip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040ZNMNI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_e8tYAbTB45C8K)

Less than $20 for this one!

I’ve had a pair of Hearos in my case for a few years now, and they get the job done! Here’s a link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V9PKZA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FDhZBbX89CNFB