You can see at a glance where the coloured zones touch, indicating no alternates for those tones. The 'wider' the unshaded portions, the more alternates. The unshaded portions between the coloured zones indicate where alternate positions are available. The blue-shaded zones are bordered by a chromatic scale with longest slide positions. The red-shaded zones are bordered by a chromatic scale with shortest slide positions. Higher attachment harmonics are mostly too close to slide-alone harmonics and not usually used except for 'special effects'. Hand slide: Chrome-plated nickel silver with seamless inner slide and integral chamfered stocking.The following ETSP (Equitempered Tone/Slide Position) Chart shows relative Bb positions (black dots) F-attachment positions (open circles), first-through-third harmonics Gb-attachment positions (stars), first-through-fourth harmonics and D-double-attachment positions (stars-in-circles), first and second harmonics. Tuning slide: Nickel silver outside slide and brass inside slide with brass bow Piston: One-piece precision-machined tapered rotor and bearings for a smooth, airtight fit Rotor mechanism: F attachment with nylon ball-and-socket linkage New Additions: Music Education Resources for Trombone, Tuba and Euphoniumīell: 9.0" diameter hand-hammered red brass with wire-reinforced rim Most major trombone brands offer both styles of wrap, and some offer a choice of valves. The open wrap has fewer bends in the tubing, "opening" up the feel and sound of the trigger. The "open wrap" style of tubing is also a popular option, although some players still prefer the traditional (closed) wrap. The rotary valve is the most common, with the Thayer, Hagmann, Greenhoe, Christian Lindberg, and Bach K valve available as well. There are many types of valve available for the F attachment, many with the goal of more closely matching the feel and sound of the "straight" trombone (one without a trigger). This increases the low range of the trombone and also offers additional alternate positions. For example, play a first position middle F, add the trigger, and you can now play a C below the F in first position. When added to the slide, it drops the pitch to a lower harmonic series. This valve is operated with the thumb, and works like the fourth valve on a euphonium or tuba. The F attachment or "trigger" is a rotary valve added to the trombone, mostly found on larger bore models. What is an F attachment or "trigger" on a trombone? This instrument review was with a Monette TT 4 L LT mouthpiece. It is a really wonderful trombone to play!" The Holton falls between a Conn 88H and a Bach 42B in sound and feel. The tone is full and rich without being too heavy. I wasn't sure if I would like the 9 inch bell, but it responds very well. The nickel silver slide is lighter than a standard Bach slide, but not as light as their light-weight slide. I find this helpful when switching between the Holton and the smaller bore Martin. The slide is extremely smooth and fast, and is a little narrower than on the Bach. The F attachment is fast and matches the straight horn well. The range is very easy and even from pedals to the high range (some reviews comment on the high range, but I find it easier than on other horns). The Holton 160 is quite flexible with a great focused tone and intonation. I was not very familiar with the Holton trombones and had been playing a Bach 42B open wrap and then a 42T with a Thayer valve. “The Holton TR 160 is one of the best large bore tenor trombone I've played.
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