Im an original trumpet player and i recently got a slide trumpet, but i cant find a slide chart for it. Save on the 63 soprano trombone slide trumpet from miraphone. The horn plays slightly sharp with the mouthpiece that came with it. Indeed, the early renaissance slide trumpet was essentially a natural trumpet with a sliding leadpipe. The jp039 bb slide trumpet is a well engineered and lightweight bb slide trumpet, sometimes known as a mini or soprano trombone. What is the correct way to notate a soprano trombone part. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Wycliffe gordon wails on his soprano trombone on a snowy day in dallas for the original cancerblows concert and recording. Miraphone 63 soprano trombone slide trumpet guitar center. Its excellent slide action allows for smooth note changes in all registers. Miraphone 63 soprano trombone slide trumpet woodwind. You should fully understand all the details about the soprano trombone or slide trumpet and their price ranges, ensure that you know all the details, the overall price, including other taxes and shipping fees, in how many days will your ordered item arrive, if it can be returned, and other useful info. Soprano trombones are definitely among the least common members of the trombone family, but a few wellknown and respected brass instrument manufacturers still produce soprano trombone models today. The soprano trombone arrived quickly and in great shape.
Pitched at the same range as the bb trumpet, one octave above the tenor trombone, the soprano trombone mini trombone slide trumpet has a very similar tone to a standard bb valve trumpet. Eventually, the slide trumpet evolved into the sackbut, which evolved into the. Fill out the trombone choir in style with kanstuls model 150 bb soprano trombone. Selman soprano trombone totally kyles garage reverb. Miraphone 63 soprano trombone slide trumpet musicians. The facts of the case are that it is a valveless brass instrument in bb that is equipped with a. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Brand new bb mini trombone wcase and mouthpiece gold lacquer finish. Great for trumpet players hoping to learn the slide positions without adjusting to the different range, and for trombone players seeking a soprano trombone. Soprano trombone or slide trumpet brass instruments usa. Quality silver nickel slide trumpet bb key soprano. The jp039 b b slide trumpet is a well engineered and lightweight b b slide trumpet, sometimes known as a mini or soprano trombone owing to its small size, this versatile instrument is sometimes used as an introduction to playing the trombone as it can be held by those with small hands. Berkeleywind bb soprano trombone, alto eb trombone, bb tenor trombone,bb f trigger tenor,bass trombone. The soprano trombone has the exact same pitch as the the bflat trumpet, and it can be played by those who play trumpets as well.
I have not tried any of my other three trumpet mouthpieces with it yet i have a euphonium that plays much more in tune depending on which mouthpiece i. The soprano trombone in particular has been historically referred to as a slide trumpet in certain cases, it was a novelty of louis armstrongs however, the name slide trumpet more accurately refers to certain natural trumpets in the medieval through baroque periods that had slide elements to their construction. I am surprised at the quality and performance of this instrument which cost only circa. While its small bore makes it the ideal instrument for a beginning student or jazz musician. A slide trumpet is a trumpet with a sliding mechanism which is used to change the note produced by the instrument. It will be a fun and entertaining stunt instrument for either a trumpeter or a trombonist.
Here are the slide positions with the trumpet fingerings 1 position open no valves, second position second valve, third position 1 valve, 4. After reading a rather amusing online forum debating in gentlemanly fashion whether the instrument discussed in this video is a trombone or a. The quality german construction makes this the perfect instrument for moravian trombone music. The jp039 john packer bb slide trumpetsoprano trombone gold lacquer. As an experienced trumpet player and casual tenor trombonist, i bought this amazingly priced instrument for fun.
Itty bitty bone soprano tromboneslide trumpet youtube. In fact, it is trumpet players, rather than trombonists, who will be playing this instrument. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key. Is it the same as a tenor trombone, because if so, would it be on the same spot on the treble clef as it is for bass clef, for example, would an e on trombone be e on slide trumpet, or a c. Soprano trombone or slide trumpet, silver customers also shopped for. The name trombone is derived from the words big trumpet, and that description holds true for the soprano trombone. Get the best deals on bb soprano trumpets when you shop the largest online selection at. The soprano trombone is also known as a slide trumpet in fact, it has a nearidentical tone to the standard bb valve trumpet. Our soprano trombone sings beautifully across its register. Great sound, in good condition, fully functional and in perfect working order. Is there any difference between a soprano trombone and a. Repertoire is unsurprisingly rare for the instrument though jazz trumpet and trombone players have been known to adopt.
Pitched in bb in the same register as the trumpet, the soprano is notoriously difficult to play in tune. Start with a dated wood veneer bookcase like this and use these steps to paint it any color. Getzen bflat slide trumpet national museum of american. The berkeley soprano trombone piccolo trombone mini trombone slide trumpet is pitched exactly one octave higher than a regular tenor trombone and uses a trumpet mouthpiece. A demonstration of the soprano trombone, also known as the slide trumpet. The soprano trombone is also called a slide trumpet, although the latter term also applies to a historical instrument with a threeposition slide used primarily in england in the 19th century. The slide trumpet is very similar to the soprano, or highpitched, trombone. Slide trumpetsoprano trombone slide position chart. This elegant trombone also comes complete with a lightweight foambody case for safe, secure, and easy handling whilst traveling.
The deg soprano trombone shown in the pictures above has a very narrow distance from one slide tube to the next. The instrument is all brass with a fine gold laquer finish. The new model 150 soprano trombone from kanstul will be on display at itg in minneapolis this month. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. This answer was conceived with an air of irreverence and aimed at an asker who is unfamiliar with the subject matter, one who had perhaps seen the youtube video of the peanut vendor and thought about writing something in the same. The itty bitty trombone also known as a soprano trombone orincorrectlythe slide trumpet is a great way to mix up your trumpet playing and an excellent way to train your ear. If that is the case, the positions would be the same as tenor trombone, sounding an octave higher. I have not tried any of my other three trumpet mouthpieces with it yet i have a euphonium that plays much more in tune depending on which mouthpiece i use. The model 63 soprano trombone slide trumpet features a. Owing to its small size, this versatile instrument is sometimes used as an introduction to playing the trombone as it can be held by those with small hands. The facts of the case are that it is a valveless brass instrument in bb that is equipped with a slide and that uses a trumpet mouthpiece. The jp039 b b slide trumpet is a well engineered and lightweight bb slide trumpet, sometimes known as a mini or soprano trombone. Neither the model 140 slide trumpet nor the model 150 soprano trombone will include position chart or slide lube.
Remember, folks, many top tier brands do not include such things as or charge extra for cases and accessories with their instruments. Get the guaranteed best price on soprano trombones like the miraphone 63 soprano trombone slide trumpet at musicians friend. This is a popular instrument that is used in small ensembles or for jazz work. John packer jp039 bb slide trumpet jp musical instruments. The soprano trombone is a curious little instrument.
It is a bflat slide trumpet made of brass and nickel plate. This instrument is really a soprano trombone but sold as a slide trumpet by the manufacturer. Wycliffe gordon plays swing that music at cancerblows 2015. John packer bb slide trumpetsoprano trombone gold lacquer. It is pitched at the exact same range as a standard bflat trumpet and one octave above the tenor trombone, and therefore is often called a slide trumpet. This is different from an ordinary trumpet because it does not operate using valves and therefore allows more precise alterations in pitch. Both of these models will, however, include case and mouthpiece. Jupiter 314l soprano trombone slide trumpet woodwind. Get the best deals on berkeleywind trumpets when you shop the largest online selection at. The slide trumpet is a type of trumpet that is fitted with a slide much like a trombone.
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