pBone PBONE1P Plastic Trombone with Mouthpiece and Carry Bag - Bb Student Beginner - Purple, 14.0 in*38.0 in*11.0 in

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Even though ABS plastic is sturdy, you still want to treat your instrument with care. Don’t abuse your trombone just because it’s plastic. There are a number of great brands that manufacture plastic trombones, so there are always plenty to choose from. Some of the brands with stellar reputations include Vincent Bach, pPlayMusic, and Cool Wind. Kids and beginners might find a bright hue more enticing. Other options include blue, red, orange, yellow, green, purple, and white, something that just isn’t possible with brass. Budget

Most if not all trombones featured here are made of ABS plastic, which is affordable, resistant to strong impacts and even corrosive chemicals. In the grand scheme of things, it’s also relatively harmless as there are no toxic carcinogens contained within. Compared to brass trombones that need polishing regularly plus all the other work that comes with owning a brass trombone (e.g. cleaning valves), plastic trombones require much less maintenance. Some players choose plastic trombones because they like the sound. It’s something of a novelty instrument.In this section of our article, we’ll take a look at all the important elements to look for when choosing a plastic trombone, including the construction, sound, and comfort of the instrument, as well as how those play into your budget. As you’ve probably gathered by now, plastic trombones aren’t overly expensive. But we always like to remind our readers to spend responsibly.

Again, you can’t spend this amount of money and hope to get a pro level instrument, but you can still get something that’s relatively pleasing to the ears. Alto trombones are known for their brighter tone, and despite its smaller size, is not just used to play those higher notes. Some alto trombones even have a rotary valve that transposes the instrument down from Eb to Bb. The lightweight pInstruments pBone plastic trombone comes with a standard .500 bore, ergonomic grip, pBone’s unique water key design, glass-fibre lookalike slide, matching pBone 6.5AL and 11C small shank mouthpieces, fabric carry case, six-month free membership to the International Trombone Association and free online lessons.Their products, in their own words, are lightweight, durable, affordable, eco-safe, and offer an authentic sound with accurate intonation. Final Thoughts Alto trombones are occasionally used in orchestras, playing the first trombone part in the trombone section. Tenor Trombone It takes dedication and hard work to be able to play any instrument well, but plastic instruments do make it a little easier for you to get started and gain the experience necessary to become a good trombone player. The International Trombone Festival was held in Birmingham the year after I started to play, and I found myself performing in a section of learners, on the stage of Symphony Hall. Little did I know the year before that’s where I would be, after that CBSO concert.