16251 Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 1 Quote AvantGrand N2 | ES520 | Gallien-Krueger MK & MP | https://soundcloud.com/pete36251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YashN Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Also check out: the Venova, a smaller Sax-tone instrument, born out of Physical Modeling experiments: Quote Kurzweil K2500XS + KDFX, Roland: JX-3P, JX-8P, Korg: Polysix, DW-8000, Alesis Micron, DIY Analogue Modular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 I always thought a portable trombone was a valve trombone. Still thinking about getting one of those plastic trombones. 2 Quote This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 The brilliant Wycliffe Gordon on soprano trombone (or slide trumpet) on Louis Armstrong’s “Swing That Music”. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonglow Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Sounds like a trumpet with portamento. Quote "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 I love the alto trombone as a "fill the gap" instrument between trumpet and (tenor) trombone. Cheers, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpl1228 Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 How I feel everytime I play a polysynth with only four octaves. Quote Roland RD-2000, Yamaha Motif XF7, Mojo 61, 2 Invisible keyboard stands (!!!!!), 1939 Martin Handcraft Imperial trumpet "Everyone knows rock music attained perfection in 1974. It is a scientific fact." -- Homer Simpson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16251 Posted June 5 Author Share Posted June 5 Now my YT feed is pooping up these type vdeos. 1 Quote AvantGrand N2 | ES520 | Gallien-Krueger MK & MP | https://soundcloud.com/pete36251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Lobo Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 I hear intonation/pitch problems in that piccolo trombone vid. I also hear intonation/pitch problems in the Venova vid. You really don't need those things. I researched the Venova before. I've also seen the guy in the vid review other instruments. He's very good. I early on concluded that the Venova was not worth my time or money. I have several types of wind synths (electronic/digital wind controllers), some have onboard speakers and are battery powered for complete portability and play anywhere. I'd suggest one of those in place of the piccolo trombone or the Venova. Or instead of the Venova, get a good quality alto or soprano sax. Problem solved. Or just play a recorder. Quote These are only my opinions, not supported by any actual knowledge, experience, or expertise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroy C Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 On 6/4/2024 at 8:33 AM, RABid said: I always thought a portable trombone was a valve trombone. Still thinking about getting one of those plastic trombones. We have one, my wife noodles on it. It's honestly not bad at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonizer Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 My son started on trumpet, got his introduction to trombone by using a valve trombone, after a year or two ditched the valve trombone in favor of a regular slide trombone (and he still plays trumpet as his primary). While he was still using the valve trombone he brought it to a School of Rock rehearsal, and the bandleader there said "the valve trombone is an instrument that never should have been invented". While I don't share the same harsh opinion, that line became a running inside joke between my son and I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 3 hours ago, harmonizer said: While he was still using the valve trombone he brought it to a School of Rock rehearsal, and the bandleader there said "the valve trombone is an instrument that never should have been invented". While I don't share the same harsh opinion, that line became a running inside joke between my son and I. There are basically far too many instruments that are essentially a big trumpet down the octave. Cheers, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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