How to take apart your pBone
Lesson time: (1min 0sec)
Liam Kirkman shows you how to safely take your pBone apart - slide, bell and mouthpiece - and pack it away after playing.
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This lesson is part of the course pBone Stripes
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Lesson transcript:
Putting the Trombone Away
And now we're going to put the trombone away.
Steps to Follow:
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Check the Slide Lock
Ensure the slide lock is still on. -
Remove the Mouthpiece
Take the mouthpiece out. -
Separate the Bell and the Slide
Gently put the bell to one side. -
Check the Slide Lock Again
Confirm the slide lock is still on. -
Put the Slide Away
Carefully place the slide in its designated area. -
Store the Bell
The bell goes away. -
Store the Mouthpiece
Finally, put the mouthpiece away.
Until next time!
About the instructor
Liam Kirkman is a trombonist who trained at the Royal Northern College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Over more than 20 years as a player he has worked across an unusually wide range of music, from Radiohead, Michael Bublé, Lady Gaga and the John Wilson Orchestra to English National Ballet, and he has played on numerous film scores and TV soundtracks. A past President of the British Trombone Society, he has taught students at the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal College of Music and Trinity Laban, as well as young players taking their first steps on brass. He believes in staying versatile and keeping an open mind to every kind of music making - the approach he says keeps playing both challenging and rewarding. read more