![]() ![]() These prehistoric horns were generally played as they are without any major modifications. The other popular material for horns in the prehistoric times were animal horns, which resulted instruments such as the shofar from Israel, the keras from Greece, the kombu from India or the didjeridu from Australia. The first forerunners of the trombone (around 17000 years ago) were shells, which were able to produce sound with the help of their player. The first prehistoric wind instruments were not specified as trombone or trumpet nor as woodwind and brasswind, they are generally called horns. In England the trombone was called ‘sackbut’ from the 15th century, while in Germany they called it ‘Posaune’, which is still in use today. So the name trombone originally means ‘big trumpet’. ![]() ![]() The name trombone is originated from the Italian word tromba (trumpet) extended with ‘one’, which means big. So how should one play the trombone? Let’s see the method below! Trombone Historyīefore we start to discuss the details of how to play the trombone, it’s mandatory to know a bit of its history, since it helps us to understand the mechanics of the instrument and the specific characteristics of it.įirst let’s start with a little etymology. Its sound can vary from soft melodic whispering to loud, energetic shouting. There are many types, sizes and mechanics of trombones and they can be used for a wide scale of musical purposes from classical to pop music. How to Find the Best Fugelhorns - May 27, 2022įirst impressions about the trombone are often funny sounds, and the slide, which has to be moved while playing, but is it all a trombone can do? Definitely not. ![]()
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