How to Make a Sound on the Trombone

So, how do we make a sound on the trombone?

Understanding the Trombone

You can see that the trombone is a simple hollow tube. In fact, all it does is amplify what we do with our lips.

Learning to Buzz

Let's learn how to buzz.

1. Start with Your Breath

   • Remember to maintain good posture.
   • Take a nice, deep, relaxed breath.

2. Direct Your Air Stream

   • With the handout in front of you, see if you can direct your air stream onto your fingertips.
   • Imagine you are blowing out candles while doing this.

3. Shape Your Mouth

   • You'll notice that I make a certain shape with my mouth, which helps direct the airflow.

4. Creating the Buzz

   • If I close my lips together slightly, you'll see how that breath becomes a buzz.
   • When I do that into the trombone, we have our first note!

Summary

By following these steps, you'll be on your way to producing sound on your trombone. Happy playing!