When a trombone begins to display its power, nothing can stop it. The trombone is an incredible instrument, offering power and beautiful music. There is not much that is as impressive as a group of trombones playing in tune. Trombones have many places in music, including marching band, symphony, concert band, jazz band and even [...]

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A member of the brass family, the trombone is a wind instrument that is played much in the same way as other brass instruments. The lips are pursed and the musician blows into the mouthpiece in order to create sound. The trombone is unique in that it features a slide that is used to change [...]

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