Are Benge trombones good?

The Benge 165F Tenor Trombone is an excellent trombone for the student looking for their first large-bore F-attachment horn. It can fit in many musical situations, and the mix of the traditional wrap with the large bore creates a response similar to a smaller-bore trombone.

What is the difference between a tenor trombone and a bass trombone?

Bass trombones feature a wider bore than tenor trombones, making it easier to to play low notes. In addition, they have a bigger bell. For these reasons, bass trombones produce a lower, mellower tone than tenor trombones.

Do all trombone mouthpieces fit all trombones?

Answer: Yes, most large bore mouthpieces will fit any large bore tenor/ bass trombone or euphonium.

Does a bass trombone use a tuba mouthpiece?

Re: Bass Trombone Mouthpieces for a Tuba Player Bass trombone requires a much bigger one. Most of us start on a Bach 2G or 1 1/2 G. But as a tuba player you may find a large bass trombone mouthpiece like a Bach 1G or Schilke 60 to fit better.

What key is tenor trombone in?

Bb
Pitched in the key of Bb, the tenor trombone is the most popular due to its size, timbre, and projection—and comes in a variety of sizes (small, medium and large). Depending on its size and design, tenor trombones with and without F-attachments are equally common.

Can you use a bass trombone mouthpiece on a tenor trombone?

Using a bass trombone mouthpiece on a tenor trombone makes it flat and dull sounding.

What size is a bass trombone mouthpiece?

For many years, the standard mouthpiece for the serious bass trombone player. . 276″ throat/429 backbore. Medium wide, well rounded. Larger throat and backbore than the 1 1/2G results in less resistance, larger dynamic range, deeper, warmer sound. .

Do euphoniums and trombones use the same mouthpiece?

No. Trombone mouthpieces are specifically designed to be used on trombones only. Likewise, this applies to euphonium and baritone mouthpieces. This is because the internal design of a trombone mouthpiece is different compared to that of a euphonium or a baritone mouthpiece.

What key are euphoniums in?

Usually, sheet music for brass instruments is written in the same key as the instrument itself. For the euphonium and tuba, however, music is written in the key of C, despite the instruments being in the key of B♭. This is based on orchestral conventions.

Do dents affect trombone sound?

Any dent that significantly decreases the size of the tubing will be an issue to the sound, intonation, or air flow of the instrument. A special component of the trombone is the main slide, which consists of the inner and outer slides. Trombone dents can be a significant problem if located anywhere on either slide.