How to Play Trombone In 5 Minutes (Guaranteed)

[@SelinaSuen-k3h]

As a trombonist, and however, I’ve learned the trombone for all of my school. This is a pretty accurate way of how my teacher taught me the trombone at first

[@arronphilchavez]

That was AWESOME. I've owned a trombone for a month, and just now picked it up to play it. Took me 5 minutes and 39 seconds to play Mary had a Lil lamb!

[@kailikesspamming]

Been playing trombone for a couple years now but I guess I watched just to double check lol

[@PaulTheTrombonist]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@TheTromboneKing02]

Same, been playing for six years. Just made sure i didnt have any bad habits

[@ShayMasasa-td4wr]

Same lol

[@erikjakobsson5743]

Im coming back to playing and needed this to check that i still know

[@mrplop9967]

Me too

[@HowardBaileyMusic]

I've been wanting to play trombone for a long time. I went in today to check out a plastic model and got lucky as they had a boxing day sale and I got a used Jupiter 432 for $199. I searched & found your video straight away and it turns out I was already subscribed. Thank you!

[@shadyacr]

thanks paul i borrowed my little brother's trombone i'm boutta get good

[@Hairstylist.Heidi971]

Thank you Paul! My 5 yr old daughter Hayley told me that she wants to play trombone in band one day, so I found you here on KZbin and we both enjoyed watching you as you thoroughly explained how to play and we followed along with you using our “air trombones” 😂. Thanks for making it simple and quick to the point. Also, we appreciated how you explained the position of your mouth and the sound to make while playing the instrument. As I am a former drummer, that was neat to see how to use a trombone. Thanks again! Heidi & Hayley

[@PaulTheTrombonist]

thats awesome! thanks for the comment

[@addiel2317]

I wanted to play clarinet then I wanted a saxophone now just a trombone TROMBONE IS MY LIFE

[@JancikNoBaka]

You can get her a pBone mini and she can start right away!

[@seenonyt2210]

Aw, so nice that you are doing this together with her! Great daddy and daughter time 💛

[@Hairstylist.Heidi971]

Thanks! I gotta be the daddy and the mommy these days 😂#singlemomlife

[@nonexisting4336]

I play baritone B.C. in band so I wanted to learn trombone 'cause I already know how to buzz and read music, great vid. Thanks!

[@ReeeMonke]

Im have been playong the trombone since 6th grade and im in 7th now. This tutorial will help alot.

[@amorkorollennu3813]

Thank you for your great quality instruction. I have not played in 35 years. My goal is halfway decent in 5 years.

[@positiveneutralstuff4515]

Im a bassoon player and want to learn so really the only part I know is bass clef so thank you for this it helps a lot

[@phntomg8]

Twins🙏

[@thatsquite]

Awesome, thanks for sharing

[@josephreagh2111]

I haven't owned a trombone before, but the knowledge from this little video will definitely help when I finally pick one up one day.

[@coleknoerzer8682]

thanks! i just got a trombone and i’ve been playing a lot better because of you!

[@PaulTheTrombonist]

That’s awesome to hear!

[@TheStickCollector]

While I play brass and most likely need to just learn slide positions and bass clef super well, I can probably gain from watching this in the future. Thanks

[@PaulTheTrombonist]

Rock on!

[@simonplayz34]

Thank you! I just blow air in then it just makes an air stream sound and my mom thought it was broken. Then, I did the buzzing sound and it worked! Thank you again!

[@IMCLLC]

I have been palukng for 1 year but quit band but I still Liek to play and this video was really helpful 👍

[@Skittles-d5j2]

I’ve been playing trombone for 3 years now and this didn’t help because I already knew how to do it but I definitely recommend this to someone who is new to the trombone. 10/10 recommend

[@dakotaharwood7303]

Haha I just watched one of your older videos and it’s amazing how much people are able to improve their screen presence. Doing a great job my friend. Keep it up!

[@joselmedrano]

So that's how it works. Thanks for sharing

[@ianinvancouverbc]

just bought a trombone not played one since gr 7 in 1974 you got me going on 3 blind mice !

[@val5328]

I'm starting trombone this year and totally freaking out,thank U for this video 🥹

[@muhammadmeer7487]

This dude is amazing. I like his personality and i like the way how he explaned it. He explaned it in a very easy way to understand. Amazing content dude!

[@TheHolyPigeon10]

Thank you! Im in 7th grade beginner band and ive been yelled at manytimes for missing notes and not playing right!

[@PicklePraiser]

What's ur band teachers name

[@TheHolyPigeon10]

Nm i switched to clarinet

[@PicklePraiser]

@@TheHolyPigeon10 do you like it? I do tuba rn I'm switching to trombone soon

[@TheHolyPigeon10]

@@PicklePraiser yeah just got my own a few days ago

[@monkeybusinessasusuall5467]

What are you in the band from whiplash?

[@thebeardedjohn]

Thanks, love the trombone

[@EveenCheenoweth]

I played clarinet for two years in school band and I think I might have finally convinced my band director to let me play trombone so I need to learn how to

[@TealBanana22]

Ty I’m going into middle school and I needed to learn this.

[@uni-byte]

I've been trying to play trombone for 53 years and I've still got a ton to learn.

[@aquarealmzz]

hi I’m in 5th grade I’m just about to start trombone for band so this is really helpful thank you

[@varunijain121]

Same

[@EmoXXUzi]

Same pooks

[@williamswainson6381]

Yes the best How To video on trombone out of 3 vids I watched

[@jaxsondavis9895]

I just got a trombone today and this was really helpful

[@amariahvincent]

I play tuba and I’m joining the jazz band and next best instrument for me so I just need to learn the position

[@arbolfrutal0208]

Thank you, you explained it so good

[@Roseofsharondecor]

My grandson just git his first trumpbone today. I sent him your video.🎺🎶🎵🎶

[@Mr_Fadhel420]

Really helped me thanks ❤

[@mileidychristoffel5847]

this is so helpfull!!!

[@LilZay23onmygrind]

This actually helped wow Thank you!

[@ColtonRyan-sy1zd]

Thx for the info trombone is my elective for middle school

[@myssikpumpkin]

I ordered a trombone yesterday and am going to try to play when I get it tomorrow. I've never even touched one. I'm in a band and want to play the intro to "Spiderwebs" by No Doubt which is why I bought it. I learned the harmonica for "Cryin'" by Aerosmith the same way. This video helped tremendously cause I had no clue what to do😹 thank you!!

[@andrewjansen9702]

The song calls for a trumpet, and you bring some killer trombone skills to the mic.

[@wilsonfink153]

I'm just starting trombone, and, question: When buzzing, just blow and buzz or kind of add a vocal humm to it if you know what I'm saying?

[@userisangela]

came here to show off to my sister that i can also play trombone even though she knows that i’ve never even touched one before, thanks!

[@Alejandraperez-li8fu]

😊

[@abacadaniel04]

Thank you, I’ve been dying to learn the trombone for ages!! ✌️😙

[@katieking165]

Thanks for this, I just picked up a trombone today and I needed someone to explain what to do with my face (which now hurts lol). Your dog is completely hilarious XD

[@PaulTheTrombonist]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@hepcat-bob]

Cute puppy!

[@redbuoy10]

My 6th grade son is getting his trombone at school this week. First for the family to play trombone bass Clef scale! I was Clarinet for 7 years in my childhood. Is it as easy as the Clarinet to pickup (get good at)

[@ChristopherRadford-nc5xm]

Thank you for teaching me. How do you trombone teaching kids so we can video that

[@fenicdingle6911]

I have a test today so this really helped a lot to reassure me.

[@VilmarKlouman]

thanks man

[@anajeielesperame2584]

good tut it would help me in middle school when i join band

[@ItzEmzi]

am i the only one that wants to learn how to play trombone just to make the sound of trombone from my signing monsters 💀

[@carlosohno]

nope ur not the only one

[@yoshiwowlolcoasters]

Nope I want to play womp womp

[@Ieatgelpens]

OMGE ARE YOU TALKING ABT STROMBONIN

[@atonewithnature_]

I learnt how to play a trombone in junior school but I’d love to try and re learn I forget how much I enjoyed it

[@MrSilly1.7]

I’m learning trombone by my self after learning sax in school any tips to help he learn faster

[@Realmicrowave]

memorize what the notes look like when playing, it'll help a ton. and another tip, maybe write the positions down beneath the notes you are unfamiliar with

[@alkalilus]

Next year im playing the trombone in band, so this might help me, thank you.

[@jsivonenVR]

I caved in to my indulgences and bought a second hand pBone. You can get any cheaper introduction to trombones, rite? 😅 I'm having hard time forming different pitches/notes, it all sounds the same despite different slide positions.. I feel like I'm playing my kazoo! You said something very good about "forming the buzz to match the pitch of the instrument" which I'm trying to tackle now. Any more tips? 🥺

[@franklynch14]

Now do you change the pitch in your mouth to get those different notes?

[@mlumna64]

love the dog

[@squishy_chippy]

Trombone is awesome😎

[@slyreviews6363]

Been playing trumpet, just got a trombone today. Learning to play lol

[@mhawk29]

That is awesome. Thank you so much. Excellent, clear explaining and demonstrating! One question: I know you said “pitch will come” - I noticed when you played Three Blind Mice, you demonstrated in the mouthpiece, and then not in the mouthpiece. When you did it without the mouthpiece, you still changed your pitch to hum or buzz the tune. Do you change your pitch like that when you’re playing or do you just play a constant pitch or note with your mouth, and only change the pitch or note with the slide?

[@BazzyBaka]

It’s all in the embouchure, which is the shape your mouth and lips makes when you’re playing the trombone. Since the trombone has only 7 slide positions, each note is achieved with the combination of slide positions and your lips adjusting for the note in question. For example, lower notes will have your lips more “relaxed” while your higher notes require you to “tense” the bottom lip up ever so slightly (or how ever much you need to get that note out). To form your Embouchure you’ll need to do long tones on low E, which is seventh position. It’ll help you relax as well AND develop your tone. The process is long as I’m in the middle of it as well even though I started on trombone almost two months ago.

[@Sub-zero0-tg5sj]

thank you

[@vermilliongecko]

I've played the trumpet for 10 years, but I've always wanted to try the trombone. What would you say are the main differences, in terms of playing? Does your right arm get tired?!

[@melissab.r.6044]

What notes are those?

[@bladetj]

Just got my first trombone. Thanks - i will give this a shot as I have no idea what I am doing!

[@WordThought]

thnx bro

[@DemonetisedZone]

id like to see a rendition of Do Ya Think I'm Sexy by Rod Stewart on the trombone for a laugh Maestro if you please😊

[@gavinmilnthorpe2390]

Hello there, I wonder if you can help? I'm trying my first notes. In first position I can play the Bb no problem but when I change the octave I play an Eb, instead of the F which is what I think it is supposed to be. Any ideas why? Grateful for any help.

[@molliebub95]

I play, for fun, the cornet so i know how to buzz, although the mouth piece is quite small so its hard to keep the buzz. Id like to be able to play all vrass instruments one day but buzzing and finger/hand positions are different between them 🤔 maybe one day

[@TheGurner1]

I'm 70 next birthday - just got a plastic trombone, I'm already a musician and can play double bass - I'm hoping to play some Ska

[@lazmusic1]

Hi Paul, great video, thank you. I was just wondering, when you buzz your lips, do you need to create a specific pitch? Every time I practice my lip buzzing I get a different note (I am a beginner). Does that matter or are we mainly looking for pitch consistency and continuity at this stage? Many thanks.

[@PaulTheTrombonist]

At first the most important thing is to just lip buzz (don’t work worry about the pitch) . Overtime you will get more control it and what that will do is help you not “crack” notes as much. At beginning just buzz them lips on any pitch!

[@lazmusic1]

@@PaulTheTrombonist Many thanks indeed for your response Paul. I'll keep buzzing!

[@Cryocide]

Thumbs up for the dog

[@yoshiwowlolcoasters]

👍

[@gamingwitsick8486]

I just started playing the trombone today is my second day playing

[@TheCoCoDOGGO]

i physically cant do a buzzing sound like that and i got chosen for my school instrument am i screwed?

[@lagituaivaflinders6587]

Very cool educating the 135, first third fifth and I'm obviously complex😊 be cool

[@sanstheskeleton69696]

great video. good for annoying my brother and playing funny tunes.

[@rockitup]

I just bought a Trombone at a pawn shop. How come it hurts so bad when I play? How do I get it to not hurt my face?

[@ZanderYT24]

My band teacher just said that the mouthpiece is the instrument and the bigger part the trombone is just to make different notes same as the f horn trumpet tuba and other brass

[@fannyfayvintage7668]

Great video, very easy to follow! However, your cute doggie stole the show.

[@nerdface7676]

Just got my trombone yesterday

[@kevinleepredom8386]

Thanks P t t. Oh !the dog 🐕 wants to play, cats play the piano dogs can sing as well alittle. We lov u man .

[@simonjonasmusic8410]

Hey man, I'm enjoying your videos immensely! I'm a fulltime guitarist and want to start playing Trombone. My favourite has always been bass-trombone. Is that an ok instrument to start with, or should I first learn the basics on a tenor? Thanks for the content, awesome channel

[@KaLiAl]

Hahaha my 12yr old son just picked up band in school and has the trombone. I did what he said in the beginning of the video. I just blew on my and my son just laughed and corrected me

[@jesusfreak7777]

Is the trombone easiest brass to learn.??

[@baconatorhenry6381]

yes and no

[@usvmchc2843]

If you’re doing essential elements book for band trombone, I would rather say do hot cross buns BEFORE 3 blind mice, that way you know what notes to play for the basic melody.

[@josephdelosreyes2213]

-Signed up to join school band -Is given a Trombone -Doesn't know how to play trombone -Goes onto KZbin -Tries to play *Pffffttttttt* -Gives up -Goes back to step 5

[@angelofnerdz]

Thank you! I’m learning how to play the trombone and this helped a lot Nevermind, I’m learning clarinet now. Trombones are not for me 💀

[@o_dog9691]

😭😭

[@jacksonshaddox1560]

What about a rusty trombone

[@amultitaskingperson]

you're breathing cos you're alive, HAHAHA IM NOT BREATHING famous last words

[@curtpiazza1688]

COOL! 😂

[@davivify]

Actually, I think that's Hot Cross Buns, but hey. Thanks for shepherding me through my very first song !

[@UlyKansas]

I got curious as to how a trombone works as I’m watching Bruce Fowler play with Zappa in The Roxy movie.

[@Swiss_Cheese69.]

Ur cool 👍

[@Iisinacoolguyysa72728]

Can play but still don’t know how to blow correctly without my cheeks popping out so I’m still shit 😢

[@lazerdoesstuff4884]

Thanks so much I just stared playing for band in 6th and I suck

[@VirtuousHeretic]

Paul, not gonna lie, literally followed along with a trombone and ended up playing the song to boot! Thanks, perfect tutorial! (Important disclaimer: have been a trumpet player for 15 years 😉. Figured I try something new)

[@michaelpreston233]

You favor Paul Simon .

[@Springer_Entertainment]

1:05 fluffiest trombonist ever

[@cillmyself]

i’m getting my trombone next week and i’m horrified

[@awesometurtle20]

I bought a trombone today lol veery impulsively but I also thought about the trombone for a full week soo

[@andrewade68]

...still working on the buzz, with steady notes...

[@Germanguy353YT]

"How do I breath" -little timmy (he tried to play the trombone