How To Play Trombone: Finding The Positions

[@Professor_x2c]

Just found a perfect trombone in the trash so now I’m here learning thanks.😂👍

[@TaxPayingContributor]

I wondered where I left it. Play on!

[@alexanderortega7559]

How the hell did you find a trombone in the trash

[@BubbaMassacre]

@@alexanderortega7559trombones can be frustrating

[@Honk74]

How is it going now?

[@gonjr7627]

Well if u really did then dam that’s lucky things cost a Lot of money.

[@MrBlackbass59]

A long time friend and pianist had an old Yamaha trombone laying around his house taking up space. I’m a bassist and I mentioned to my friend that I planned to take up the trombone in my old age. I offered to buy it and my friend gave me the trombone for free! Your instructional videos will help immensely. LET’S PLAY!!!!!

[@awesome4646]

I’m a saxophone play who is going to learn Trombone as a second instrument. This is very helpful, thanks.

[@nico_csp6872]

me too 😂😂

[@djlolz8935]

Sameeeee

[@peytonboyd406]

Same

[@pikameer8325]

Yo same!

[@Shadow_45217]

SAME

[@jamesisenberg5909]

Thanks Shawn. I played when I was a kid, but unfortunately gave it up after about two years. Today I purchased a trombone at a flea market and videos like yours will hopefully get me back into the swing of things (no pun intended).

[@BluegillGreg]

I just played "When the Saints Go Marching In" with these 5 pitches. What a treat! Thank you.

[@vloryvmen63wrobeekid27]

just switched from trumpet and have been trying to play these notes for hours and was about to give up and switch back this video is such a great help, thank you

[@vibe.w_Adrian99]

Same here

[@richardgrant7055]

Super demo, great explanation - this is the best teacher you could wish for !!

[@KendrickHarrisKenfinity]

Perfect for my "sliding" back into playing my trombone after my 5th grade through high school experience. Stay safe and keep it up!

[@tmgpurify3458]

That's exactly what I'm trying to do lol

[@zacharystout8190]

I’m in Highschool and I play the baritone. I love it but I want to expand and play in the jazz band but my school doesn’t have the opportunities to give me a real lesson so this is such a help

[@just_t1red]

thank you so much i took my trombone home to practice but realized i forgot how to play over the summer and im in concert band with a audition in 1week and u have reminded me how to play

[@leogolive]

I just got a trombone for Christmas and I love it. I can play the F really well, but the other notes don’t sound as clean and authoritative.

[@ShawnBellMusic]

Keep at it! There is definitely a a learning curve that is a little longer than some other instruments as your facial muscles figure out what they need to do in order to get a good sound. The biggest thing I usually focus on with students who are just starting out is trying to make sure you are blowing your air in a relaxed way and not tightening your face up too much. Best of luck!

[@leogolive]

@@ShawnBellMusic since my original comment I can play all five notes now! I’m practicing the partials now and learning all seven positions. It’s challenging but I really enjoy it! Thanks for the encouragement and instructions.

[@niah7425]

@@leogolive how long did it take for you to be able to play all 5?

[@dryiceslime9088]

Im in high school and was planniny to play bari sax in jazz but there wasnt enough and i wasnt exactly qualified because its been years since i played😅 so i was put on trombone and this video helped so kich with the problem that so many other things had since i either couldnt see the position i was suposed to be in or hear the note. THANKS SO MUCH ❤

[@archaniolgabriel1512]

I'm learning how to play trombone and your lesson are very helpful. Thanks a million 🙂

[@goatonthehill]

Thanks so much first day advanced band and forgot some of the notes over the summer

[@carloshamilton997]

Good teacher. Now learning to play. Really enjoying and appreciate your lessons.

[@The.Artistic.Squirrel]

My son really enjoyed this tutorial! THANK U🎉

[@kimberlyboyle1971]

thanks i got a trombone from school and ur videos are helping alot!

[@crystalwaters8581]

its crazy cause im an ex tuba player (years ago) and i find the low notes to be extremely difficult but the f and eb come so naturally

[@firstname0126]

I appreciate the help

[@colcal5275]

Thanks - Good advice

[@SmeeUncleJoe]

I find my reynolds trombone, that I just got a mind boggling good deal on, feels quite unbalanced on my shoulder. For starters, it's front heavy but more of a struggled is when I set the slide 90 degrees from the bell side , that bell side wants to turn counter clockwise and rest on my shoulder flat. In terms of comfort, that might be where it is most comfortable and effortless to hold that position, but of course, that turns my mouthpiece counterclockwise so that it's close to my left ear. Having said that, if I open the ange up to about 135 degrees, everything lines up and I only have to contend with the front heavy issue. I'm thinking of putting a counterweight on the back end t deal with that. Obviously I'm doing something wrong or need to start working out at a gym to strengthen my left arm. So what am I doing wrong ?

[@ShawnBellMusic]

I would try getting a counterweight. You might be surprised by how much that helps those types of issues feel better.

[@SmeeUncleJoe]

Being absolutely new to the T-Bone, I did not know counterweights existed or where to get one or how to shop for one. . I do observe a kind of token in back U tube midway on the cross brace that has a name badge on it. Do the counterweights go there ? Has this been planned for in the design by the manufacturer or am i left to my own inventions ? Also, this added weight, am I supposed to simply adapt to it and build up the strength to hold it up. I remember decades ago, in boot camp being forced as punishment to hold wooden block up in front of me. It quickly ceased to be light weight after a few short minutes. I noticed no one is resting any part of the instrument on their shoulder for support. Thank you again. Great videos. @ShawnBellMusic

[@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.

[@ShawnBellMusic]

If you are just getting started, you may need to give it a few days before you can play the F accurately. Focus on blowing the air somewhat faster on the F than on the Bb with a little more firmness in the corners of your embouchure. Your facial muscles will need some time to develop in order to control the pitches as you get higher on the horn.

[@tukieu5295]

Hi,sir. Can You tell me brand name mouthpieces ? Thanks so much

[@ShawnBellMusic]

In this video I was playing on a Marcinkiewicz 8-s

[@mreinsteintoptop]

Were are the other notes ? Please

[@andlll_Ihsk]

Guys, Is it hard to learn this instrument?

[@kingshrubb]

my bass trombone 1st position is not "all the way in". I have to pull my hand slide out half an inch or so. Is this normal? Pulling the main tuning slide out does not help and just makes the tone /focus go out.

[@ShawnBellMusic]

Most trombones are manufactured so you will need to pull the tuning slide out at least a little bit for the instrument to be in tune. This gives some flexibility as some players may only need to pull about a little and some may need to pull out more. A few questions that will help to answer your question. What note are you using to tune your 1st position? Is that the only 1st position note you are checking for pitch? Can you maintain whatever note you are checking with a consistent tone and intonation or does the intonation move around? Have you tried practicing for a few days with your tuning slide pulled out?

[@Gailsla10]

I havent played in 6 years and it feels like I lost my touch. Thanks for the video

[@drchromatic9114]

Where was this when I jus started out

[@Dutcholdgrumpy]

im switching from Bes Bas to trombone....the biggest thing for me is to know the positions for every note...pfffff...Is it useful to write The Slide Positions at the notes if you are just starting out with the trombone.

[@avengerplays1167]

I’m here because I begged my band teacher for me to join jazz band as a d,Ute and he said no and I asked him can I learn any other instrument and he said he needs trombone and now I’m here lol

[@CanItTookann]

i’m a flute thinking of doing trombone for next marching season :))

[@JonFrumTheFirst]

How are they supposed to know what an Eb sounds like before they sing it? You might want to explain that F is sol in Bb, Bb is do, and they're playing sol-fa-mi-re-do.

[@ShawnBellMusic]

I agree that singing is incredibly important and it is something I do with all my students beginning through advanced. I didn't do it here mostly because I wanted to keep this video as concise as possible. I think I might have address it in one of the other beginning videos in this series. I can't quite remember as these were from a few years ago😬

[@webduelist]

why does everyone always cram all 3 fingers into the box? putting the pinky under the pipe gives you a much better grip and control over the horn angle.

[@jeromemalenfant6622]

This is probably a dumb question, but as someone who in their dotage is trying to learn the trombone I'll ask it anyway. Why don't makers of trombones, at least for 'beginner trombones, put markings on the inner slide that would indicate where the positions are? Granted, for some notes these slide positions may have to be varied a bit, but it still would be helpful.

[@ShawnBellMusic]

Are you aware of the P-bone? It is a model of trombone that is made of plastic. They play pretty well considering they are plastic. I have seen some people put colored tape on the slide in to indicate where the different positions are for beginning players. I have never tried it myself with any students, but it could be worth looking into.

[@octolinggamer2.0]

I’m about to start playing trombone😊

[@masscomnet]

I enjoyed this!

[@L4nd0TheM4nd0]

I cant find the bump

[@sleepingdragons57]

As a trumpet player the buzzing is so shockingly looser it’s hard to wrap my head around lol

[@carolinekunz8960]

i played the trumpet and went to tuba i definitely understand that 💀

[@celitanegarcon8034]

Thanks

[@mesosneaky1150]

Thx

[@noahcoronado7957]

Experienced trombone player just watching for fun

[@Warrobots-wrx]

I have the same model trombone lol

[@TeoGallen]

Now I know to play it

[@curtpiazza1688]

😊 🎉

[@leechjim8023]

This dude is smaller than the trombone!😮😂🤣

[@TheLoSeRNum1]

Me as guitarist seen this:

[@epicgamergamer8329]

I farted while doing this 1 star