Know anyone who can play several notes at once on trombone?

Question

I was told by my private teacher that some trombonists (in addition to all other wind instruments) can play a note, hum the note a fifth above it, and a third comes out, too. So a trombonist can essentially play a trio. Know anyone who can do that? Is it relatively easy, or does it take years and years to learn?

Answer 1

You'd best ask your private teacher for the answer, it only makes sense. Sounds like something you won't get an answer for here.

Answer 2

This is called multiphonics it is not usually used on trombone repertoire. If you want to hear look up christian lindberg -the best trombonist in the world- and you will here some. (second movement of a motorbike odyssey) He also plays alot of the old favourites but has rewritten some of them and added his own cadenzas. Some interesting stuff. Have fun!