[Trombone-l] Transition from Tenor to Bass Trombone

[Eliezer Aharoni]

Hello
My Advice would be
Get a detachable horn that enables both combinations: Single AND double. 
(more expensive, but very useful!!!)
You can buy such combination from Edwards, and I beleive Yamaha also have a 
dependent detachable horn, but I recommend the independent.
First, learn thoroughly the SINGLE VALVE, to get used to the new feel, 
sound, weight, and valve positions.
Only then, assemble the second valve and start learning its positions and 
valve combination.

You'll need a good book to guide you through. Check out my "New Method for 
the Modern Bass Trombone".

Wish you success and enjoyment
Eliezer Aharoni

Former bass trombonist, Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

Author: New Method for the Modern Bass Trombone (1975)

The Non-Classic Bass Trombone (2008)



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Edwin Miller" <edwin.miller at comcast.net>
To: "Way Fountain" <augustus.fountain at comcast.net>
Cc: <trombone-l at samford.edu>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 2:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Trombone-l] Transition from Tenor to Bass Trombone


> Hi,
>
>
> I don't think it's possible for anyone to tell you the right horn to
> buy.  You should play several and pick the one that works for you,
> realizing that your playing will evolve.  Have someone with good ears
> sit across the room from you and listen while you play loud, soft,
> hard articulations, legato, fast, slow, high and low on several horn/
> mouthpiece combinations.   do you know what you're wanting to sound
> like?
>
> I agree with the others that said you should get a 2 valve
> instrument.  Some purists would argue you don't need the second valve,
> but I think that's a dated view of the world.  The quality of horns
> and 2nd valve technology have changed over the last 40 years.
>
> You have to invest time: 1) playing "down there" all the time and I
> mean for hours and hours 2) learning the new valve combinations 3)
> listening to other bass trombone players.  Unless you're willing to do
> that, your choice of horn is the least of your problems.  This is
> regardless of whether you're just wanting to double, or transition
> permanently to bass.  From your phone #, looks like you live in the
> Baltimore area (like me) so you have a choice of places (such as
> Baltimore Brass) you can go and try different horns for sale.
>
> For what it's worth, I prefer a G valve instead of Gb which seems to
> be the predominant tuning of the second valve.
>
> Good luck and report back on your progress.
>
>
> On Oct 25, 2008, at 10:18 AM, Way Fountain wrote:
>
>> I've been playing tenor trombone for approximately 5 years, after
>> transitioning from trumpet and baritone.  I'm currently playing a
>> Conn 78H.
>> I would like to purchase a bass trombone and was wondering about any
>> advice
>> on a bass trombone for a novice.  I've been considering the Conn 110H,
>> Holton TR183 and Getzen 106FD primarily because they are single
>> trigger
>> horns and the price.
>>
>>
>>
>> Augustus W. Fountain III
>>
>> Home: (410) 569-6796
>>
>> Cell: (410) 877-4605
>>
>> augustus.fountain at comcast.net
>>
>>
>>
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