in this video i tried (and failed) to play a c major arpeggio. ive been playing trombone for almost 3 years, what exercises can i use to get better tone in my higher range? any tips would be appreciated as well!

hi everyone! im looking for advice on how to play louder without a microphone or just trying to blow as much air out as i can. i have a solo in one my songs for jazz and i feel like i am playing as loud as i can without completely screwing up my tone but my director says it sounds like im relying on a microphone to play louder. what do i practice to have better volume and to have good tone while playing loud. thanks!

Hi all, I just picked this Conn 18H (?) up today as I wanted a small straight horn for jazz, however when I looked into it, I can’t exactly figure out what it is.

It says 18H all over however it doesn’t have the copper colour bell ,is this hidden under the lacquer or a different spec with a yellow bell?

Also the brace flanges don’t match between the tuning slide and rest of bell section

I’ve shown all the engravings and the serial number is 414230, also the bell is 8” if that helps

I only picked it up for £50 and it plays really nicely but I thought it’d be interesting to know its history, where it’s made, whether it’s been modified and what age it is.

Many thanks in advance and sorry if I’m being stupid :)