History
The predecessor of the trombone. It has a funny name.
What is the Sackbut?
The three most common clefs trombones read in.
What is bass, tenor, and alto clef?
Originally written for cello, this sonata has 4 sections. (Hint: it might be the repertoire for a competition some of you are in)
What is Marcello Sonata No. 1?
This allows you to play notes like C or low F in first position.
What is an F-Attachment or trigger?
Hugo's trombone twin.
Who is Christopher Bill?
The most famous trombone solo.
What is Blue Bells of Scotland or the David?
These three scale degrees create a major triad.
What is 1, 3, and 5 or Do, Mi, and So?
Also originally written for cello, this piece was written by Hindemith. (hint: this is also repertoire for a competition some of your might be in)
What is "Drei Leichte Stuck" by Hindemith?
Name five types of mutes.
What is straight, cup, harmon, plunger, pixie, bucket, soft tone, practice mute...
Known for his movie score arrangements and overdub videos.
Who is Jim Nova?
The year the bass trombone was invented.
When is 1839?
This scale degree determines whether a triad is major or minor.
What is scale degree 3 or Mi/Me?
One of the most common tenor trombone solos, starts with a loud Eb after lots of rest.
What is the David Concertino?
This brand makes the Xeno trombone line.
What is Yamaha?
You've definitely heard his recording of Blue Bells of Scotland.
Who is Joe Alessi?
The first composer to heavily use the trombone. (hint: classical period)
Who is Beethoven?
This is the note that orchestras tune to before a concert.
What is a concert A?
What is the Morceau Symphonique?
This brand is used by lots of professionals, sponsors the STS competitions, and is the best trombone brand.
What is S.E. Shires?
Who is Christian Lindbergh?
The role did the trombone originally play in the orchestra. (hint: they doubled another instrument often)
What is supporting the choir?
What are natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales?
A three movement work for trombone from the romantic period. The first movement is very rhythmic and syncopated.
What is the Grondahl concerto?
Brazilian case designer. Hint: these cases come with all Shires trombones now.
Who is Marcus Bona?
He runs STS.
Who is Dr. Palmer?