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Yes. All tenor and bass trombones are pitched the same. The difference between student instruments and professional ones is actually more in the bore size than whether or not the instrument has a trigger (which is typically called an "F attachment").
- What is a trombone with a trigger called?
- In what key is the trigger trombone?
- Do you need a trigger trombone?
- How does a trombone make different notes?
What is a trombone with a trigger called?
The F attachment is engaged by using a trigger which operates a valve (this is different from the three-valved valve trombone). This type of trombone is typically built with a larger bore size (0.525 or 0.547 inches (13.3 or 13.9 mm)) and is known as a B♭/F trombone, F-attachment trombone, or trigger trombone.
In what key is the trigger trombone?
Trombone Triggers
The trombone is in the key of B-flat. Typically the bass trombones and many large bore tenor trombones will have a trigger to put the instrument into the key of F (lower the key by a perfect fourth).
Do you need a trigger trombone?
You'll notice that the first trombone player in both symphony and jazz often DOESN'T use a trigger instrument. While the trigger is not exceptionally helpful, adds weight, and requires you to use more air, it exceptionally develops young trombone player's embouchure.
How does a trombone make different notes?
The player makes this column of air vibrate by buzzing the lips while blowing air through a cup or funnel shaped mouthpiece. To produce higher or lower pitches, the player adjusts the opening between his/her lips. The mouthpiece connects to a length of brass tubing ending in a bell.
