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The smaller the bore, the less breath is required, resulting in an instrument that is easier to play and which boasts a subtle, mellow timbre. A larger bore requires more breath and produces a rich, flamboyant timbre and a higher volume. There are also instruments which feature inner slides of two different sizes.
- How does bore size effect a trombone?
- How do I know if my trombone is big bore?
- What is the bore on a trombone?
- What size is a medium bore trombone?
How does bore size effect a trombone?
The bore of the trombone has a big effect on the sound of the instrument, and is measured by the diameter of the slide tubing. Trombones with larger bore sizes have a darker, heavier sound, but require more effort to play. For an orchestral instrument, it's usually 0.547”, but jazz models can be 0.450” or 0.500”.
How do I know if my trombone is big bore?
Large bore trombones, or symphonic trombones, usually have a . 547′′ bore and a bell size of 8.5′′ (215mm). Typical mouthpieces used with large bore horns are Bach 6 1/2 (medium) to Bach 4 (large). Most large bore instruments have F- attachment, making the lower range more accessible.
What is the bore on a trombone?
The bore of a trombone is the inner diameter of the inner slide, and is expressed in thousandths of an inch. The range is from about . 500" (for students) to . 547" (for symphonic use), on up to .
What size is a medium bore trombone?
Another option to consider (and these tend to be my favorite) are medium-bore horns. These are usually around . 525" bore trombones. That measurement is the inner diameter of the inner slide tubes.
