The Trombone

The trombone descended from the trumpet but it is shaped and sized quite differently. It is recommended for children 11 years and upwards and can be easy to master. The tenor trombone is recommended for beginners and one interesting fact about learning to play the trombone is that it is either played in the bass or treble clef. When playing in a wind band or orchestra, music is written in the bass clef. When playing in a brass band, the music is written in the treble clef. Here's more about the trombone.

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