British
Trombone
Society
Welcome to the website of the BTS,
home of all things trombone in the UK.
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Tutorial - The Aperture
The aperture is a part of your embouchure. It is the gap between your lips. My lips never touch when I am playing. They are always kept apart by the airstream, or at least that is what it feels like.
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Tutorial - Air Flow & Management
The shape of the air is paramount. Visualising the shape helps me a lot. The shape of your sound will be the exact shape of the air, so, if you aren’t controlling your air, you can’t control your sound.
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Tutorial - The Release
Simple. I let go! I don’t push or squeeze notes out, no matter how loud or quiet, high or low, short or long. I use control to prepare the note, to “draw my bow.” When I release I actually let go of control, and if I have prepared right, then everything else happens automatically.
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Join the British Trombone Society and enjoy the full benefits of membership.
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Member Discounts
The British Trombone Society has teamed up with a host of companies to bring you even more value for your membership fee.
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Member Benefits
The BTS is pleased to offer members and their families a range of medical health cover and related products offered through Hospital and Medical Care Association.
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BTS Magazine
The Trombonist magazine is free to members. The magazine is published online, three times per year and contains articles on every facet of trombone playing - from early music to jazz and avant garde.
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