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The bass trombone (German: Bassposaune, Italian: trombone basso) is the bass instrument in the trombone family of brass instruments. Modern instruments are pitched in the same B♭ as the tenor trombone but with a larger bore, bell and mouthpiece to facilitate low register playing, and usually two valves to fill in the missing range immediately ...
- Late 16th century
- 423.22, (Sliding aerophone sounded by lip vibration)
The most frequently encountered trombones are the tenor trombone and bass trombone. These are treated as non-transposing instruments, reading at concert pitch in bass clef, with higher notes sometimes being notated in tenor clef. They are pitched in B♭, an octave below the B♭ trumpet and an octave above the B♭ bass tuba.
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The bass trombone is different from the tenor trombone because it has one or two triggers, and has a larger bell, which makes it sound better in lower octaves. Most bands have only one bass trombonist. Usually, if a song does not have a bass trombone part, the bass trombonist reads off the 3rd or 4th trombone part.
Feb 1, 2024 · The bass trombone is a specialized type of trombone that is designed to produce a lower sound than the tenor trombone. It has two valves, which help produce a range of notes lower than a tenor trombone. Its sound is often used for a more powerful and full sound in the lower register of music.
It is unwieldy, being about twice as heavy as a tenor or bass trombone, and its cylindrical bore is less efficient than a similar-pitched tuba, requiring more air to produce a good sound. The F contrabass is more agile, since for much of its range it has a shorter air column and, like the bass trombone, has two valves which allow access to more ...
- Late 19th century
- 423.22, (Sliding aerophone sounded by lip vibration)
Brief description. Name: Bass trombone in Bb/F. Spelling. German: Bassposaune in B/F. French: trombone basse. Italian: trombone basso in Si b/ Fa. Classification: Aerophone, brass wind instrument. Material: Mainly brass, often gold brass; nickel silver (inner and outer slides)