rotary valves are not reserved for bass trombones. while bass trombones do have two rotary valves, the 'bones that have just one are better than a "straight tenor" in that the player may hit the valve to play any sixth-position note in first position. it's a lot less arm work, and sometimes necessary if you need to play a 6th-position note (usually c) in quick succession with some first-second-third postion notes.
I played trombone. I guess I'm not offended because I gave it up out of boredom. But I do appreciate the instrument. So I'll just say two things about it.
1. It's got a wonderful sound. But only when played well.
2. It's an ensemble instrument. Unless you're a kickass jazz trombonist, it's best played amidst and band or orchestra with 10+ members.
Telling someone they need to learn to play trombone is like saying that everyone needs to become a shortstop. Yet another reason why mullet-boss is a douche`.
I knew a girl in high school who sprained her arm while playing trombone. For the record, every joke that came out of the incident came from her, not anyone else.
Every time you mention the trombone, you're setting up a dick joke. This should tell you something. Of course, I played the &%#(@& flute, so I must step back and let others cast stones for me.
The valve trombone is a joke, and a bad one. And while I've played the trombone for 10 years now, there's not denying the rapid increase in masturbation jokes starting from high school and into college.
April 29, 2009
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Hm. This is true. Tee hee. Now I know how to bother my boyfriend.
rotary valves are not reserved for bass trombones. while bass trombones do have two rotary valves, the 'bones that have just one are better than a "straight tenor" in that the player may hit the valve to play any sixth-position note in first position. it's a lot less arm work, and sometimes necessary if you need to play a 6th-position note (usually c) in quick succession with some first-second-third postion notes.
I played trombone. I guess I'm not offended because I gave it up out of boredom. But I do appreciate the instrument. So I'll just say two things about it.
1. It's got a wonderful sound. But only when played well.
2. It's an ensemble instrument. Unless you're a kickass jazz trombonist, it's best played amidst and band or orchestra with 10+ members.
Telling someone they need to learn to play trombone is like saying that everyone needs to become a shortstop. Yet another reason why mullet-boss is a douche`.
You're not supposed to sympathize with Scott. He's a jackass - that's what makes it funny. It's "oblivious meets impotently sarcastic".
each and every one of you who comment got trolled or are having a one-sided conversation.
just saying.
[memo from management: dont feed the trolls]
I knew a girl in high school who sprained her arm while playing trombone. For the record, every joke that came out of the incident came from her, not anyone else.
Every time you mention the trombone, you're setting up a dick joke. This should tell you something. Of course, I played the &%#(@& flute, so I must step back and let others cast stones for me.
Just going to say that I play the trombone, and I definitely picked it because it was easy. Fucking woodwind instruments with all their holes.
The valve trombone is a joke, and a bad one. And while I've played the trombone for 10 years now, there's not denying the rapid increase in masturbation jokes starting from high school and into college.