[Dixielandjazz] Trombone Keys

Dr. P. De Bruyn p_debruyn at hotmail.com
Fri Oct 24 01:24:57 PDT 2003


We should rather mention "Trombonist" keys. The trombone as an instrument
has little limitations towards the keys.
As for the quy who's playing the instrument, that's another story.
I personally don't like playing in C. Do prefer Bb, Eb,Ab. Or F.
Must be my limited musical skills !

Peter De Bruyn Sr


----- Original Message -----
From: "Harold Smith" <s3856lpa at webtv.net>
To: <Dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 8:47 PM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Trombone Keys


> Marty Nichols commented on the 'Good' trombone keys.
>
> Don't play the bone, but I do know that Teagarden played his 4/4 version
> of "Lover" in Db, and Bob Havens does that tune in the same key.
>
> Also read that T. Dorsey played his "Gettin' Sentimental" theme in the
> key of D-natural.  I had always heard the trombonists do not relish
> playing in keys with sharps.
>
> As for me, playing in any key has its challenges.
>
> Harold Smith
>
>
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