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J e r e m y V a n H o y
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B a s s T r o m b o n e ___________________________________
The bass trombone is built in Bb and played in C. It is basically the same length as the tenor trombone (see a size comparison to the other trombones), but has a larger bore size, and has two valves, generally in F and D (although sometimes Eb), which change the key of the instrument, making it easier to play lower notes. This also allows the player to bridge the entire gap between the first harmonic and the fundamental. The notes on the bass trombone are played in the same position on the slide as the tenor trombone (until you start using the valves). There is usually one bass trombone player in a standard symphony orchestra, and they are also often seen in swing bands, wind ensembles, and a variety of brass groups. Wagner's Ring Cycle also calls for a contrabass trombone, pitched in BBb, an octave lower than the tenor trombone.
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