How many playing slide positions does a modern trombone have?

seven positions
The slide has seven positions Trombones work by using the slide to change the length of the tubing, which controls the pitch of the sound. The slide has seven positions, counted in order from the 1st position (toward you) to the 7th position (fully extended).

How does the slide of a trombone changed pitch?

The player makes this column of air vibrate by buzzing the lips while blowing air through a cup or funnel shaped mouthpiece. To produce higher or lower pitches, the player adjusts the opening between his/her lips. The mouthpiece connects to a length of brass tubing ending in a bell.

How many fingers does a trombone player use?

Whatever works for you. I used to play the bass trombone and had a 2+2 hand positioning: 2 fingers in front of the bar and two behind. Index finger on the mouthpiece. This made the movement of the two valves controlled by left hand more free as well as getting a better balance.

What are all the positions on the trombone?

The trombone has 7 positions: First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh or 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. When learning your trombone positions, rather than think of them as 7 separate positions, it is helpful to think of them in groupings.

How do you use slide grease?

Apply a small amount of slide grease to the end of the slide. Using a finger spread the slide grease evenly around the end of the slide. Insert one end of the slide using a twisting motion. Repeat for the other section of the slide.

What are two ways to change the pitch on a brass instrument?

A trumpet player can change pitches changing the position of his lips on the mouthpiece or pushing down one or more or the valves. When he pushes down on the valves the part of the tubing that is sounding is made longer so the pitch changes. Long ago trumpets and cornets were used during battles.

What happens when you move the trombone slide out?

If you slide the slide out too much it will detach from the instrument. The outer slide and inner slide are just inserted into the instrument; there is nothing holding them in place. Therefore, if you aren’t careful and let go of it, the outer slide could fall to the ground under its own weight.