 Usage (cont.)
Staccato Attacks
Just like the trumpets,
the trombones can perform crisp
staccato notes. Their staccato sound is often called upon to create rhythmic
excitement. It does just that in this next example:
Notice that the timpani
and basses only play half of all
the beats in this rhythmic pattern. This allows the metallic accents of
the trombones to really stand
out.
Trombone Slide
Although it has become a cliché, no discussion of the
trombone would be complete without
a mention of its ability to slide between notes. This slide technique
is also known as the trombone
glissando. Let's listen to that trombone
slide:
Although it can always deliver a laugh, this comical
effect should be used sparingly.
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