The trombone is a brass instrument. To play the trombone, you gently press your lips together and blow to make a buzzing sound. The mouthpiece is placed on the lips and amplifies the same buzzing sound. Place the mouthpiece in the instrument and do the same thing and you'll have that big trombone sound!

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The trombone is unique in that it has a slide to change the pitch. The trombone is a versatile instrument! It can play melody, harmony, and even bass lines.