Choosing a brass instrument to play

Play the trombone

The trombone changes its pitch in a different way from the other brass instruments. Instead of using valves, the player moves a slide to change the length of the tube. Of all brass instruments, the trombone has changed the least from its early ancestors.

The trombone is a very versatile instrument used in orchestras, wind bands, brass bands, jazz and pop groups. 

A trombone.

What Rochdale ensembles can I join?

  • Brass Roots
  • Junior Brass
  • Youth Brass
  • Junior Wind Band
  • Youth Wind Band
  • Community Wind Band
  • Junior Big Band

Join one of our music examples

How does the trombone sound?