Welcome to the Trombone
The trombone is unique, because it has a slide that you move in & out to change the pitch of the notes. It has a wide range, and can play a wide variety of music. Every band director hopes for a big trombone section!
Checklist of items needed:
Here is a checklist of typical items you will need to get ready to play! Each item indicated with an [*] is already included, at no charge, with your rental or purchase from Musical Innovations. You may also want to check with your music teacher for any additional items he or she suggests:
* slide oil
tuning slide grease
a mouthpiece brush
a cleaning cloth
a flexible cleaning brush (“snake”)
your band textbook
a music stand
All of these items are available through Musical Innovations!
Some things to remember:
Please keep your trombone in its case when not in use.
Please do not let anyone else play your trombone.
Before you play, lubricate the slides by applying a small amount of slide oil to the inner slides. Move the outer slide in and out several times to spread the lubrication evenly.
After each time you play, remove any moisture from inside the instrument. Clean the bore with your flexible cleaning brush (“snake”).
Clean your mouthpiece with your mouthpiece brush, then rinse it with warm water.
As necessary, oil the tuning slides and mouthpiece receiver with slide grease.
Your trombone will need a bath every six months. Take the instrument apart and put all the pieces in warm soapy water. After about 10 minutes, clean each piece with your snake. Let it dry, lubricate and reassemble.
Never “pop” your mouthpiece with your hand. If it gets stuck, you will have to bring your instrument to the repair shop to have the mouthpiece removed.
Your instrument will need to have regular maintenance checkups to ensure it remains in proper playing condition. This should be done at least every six months to keep your warranty in effect. If you have our MRC, these checkups are free of charge.
Remember, practice is an essential part of playing an instrument. Practicing is actually “band homework,” and should be given the same importance as homework in any other academic subject. Give it your best, and you will be amazed how rapidly you progress!
Instruments belonging to Musical Innovations cannot be left overnight at school at any time.
If this sounds confusing, just ask your teacher or someone at Musical Innovations to demonstrate. We are happy to help!
(864) 286-8742 or info@musicalinnovations.biz
If you have any questions or difficulties, please see your band director right away!
