#lowpitchapproximator

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You can tune a piano.

You can tune a clarinet

You can't tune a trombone.

You have to tune the trombonist.

[tumorsandmusic]

Do you have any recommendations for unaccompanied baroque repertoire? I try to steal flute rep and my favourites have been the Telemann sonatas

Flute rep on bass trombone, okay cool.  Of course there’s the Bach Partita, and the Fantasies.  There’s the CPE Bach solo sonata (a minor) which is pretty cool.  Apart from that I can’t think of anything, but keep in mind that I only do Baroque rep when required of me.... I’m sure I have some followers that can help

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Commonly known as: French Horn Commonly known as: Cor Anglias

What?!

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We call these ones pingers.

Trombone Tutor on breath attacks

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A trombonist's guide to clefs.

Bass Clef: Nice, but basic. High notes problematic because ledger lines.

Tenor Clef: Nice, playable. The older, more sophisticated sibling of Bb treble clef.

Bb Treble Clef: Like tenor clef but more fun. Tends to hang around in pubs and community halls.

Alto Clef: Really clever but not many friends. Designed for violas not trombones.

Concert Treble Clef: Screw you and all you stand for.

[lowpitchapproximator]

Guess the opera!

1. Whatshisname loves the princess…

2. Musical racism!

3. Those riddles don't make sense

4. Angry ice queen soprano

5.Vinceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeero!

6. Whatshisname’s long lost dad’s servant dies to save his life

7. True love prevails and everyone can go to bed

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Always ask the assistant conductor his opinion.

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You’re all having fun. I imagine that’s still what music is like out in the world.

John Hoffman