What are some good excises or tips for getting my tone back on the trombone?

Question

i always play every done and my tone is very warm and full. iv been away and havnt played it for about ten days (not good i know) i really want my tone back fast! any tips, tricks or handy excises i could use?

Answer 1

Use the Warm Up Excercise for this one:

Concert F Group--Whole notes

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F, E, F, Eb, F, D, F, Db, F, C, F, Bb(hold)

Concert Bb Group--Whole Notes (Do In Two Octaves)

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Bb, A, Bb, Ab, Bb, G, Bb, Gb, Bb, F(hold)

And then do some Lip Slurs. Use the ones in I Reccomend if you have that lesson book.

Answer 2

best tone is accomplished by using warm air & open throat!

air speed is key too! the faster your air is-the brighter your sound can get,....

support (from the diaphram) will give your sound energy & make it carry farther.

jaw structure & tongue position can be at issue as well,...if your teeth are too close together it will impede air/ same thing if your tongue is too high in your mouth, it can make you sound nasal!!!

do long tones & pay attention to all these physical issues to achieve your best sound.