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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know this was an old thread but since it was bumped...

My DS was interested in trombone when he was little (like K), then didn't say anything about it until he came home in 4th grade and announced he was playing trombone in 5th. I thought we'd hear a lot of dying cow noises but he picked it up quickly and loves it. I too was worried about his size and reaching the notes but he's done fine with that. I will say his elementary school band had like 18 trombones so there's definitely competition... though there has been attrition in middle school.

He actually picked up a trumpet at some point and was able to play pretty quickly so I think it's not hard to go back and forth.

I will say - the trombone case is HUGE compared to a trumpet. Like double the size. Is a baritone even bigger? I am jealous of the kids who play trumpet (or flute or clarinet). It's quite an effort to lug around the trombone.

I'm surprised the teacher is making recommendations though. At that age it's just about enjoying playing and the kid should pick whatever they are interested in. [/quote]
We must be in a trombone desert! But that suits our DC just fine. It was also recommended to them in MS and DC fell in love. Our DC was (self) guilted into clarinet (because school offered one for 'free' use) so learned that first. Found a trombone at a pawn shop, earned the money doing extra chores/jobs, then haggled for the price themselves. Taught themselves (during COVID, no less). And, on Saturday, we will go watch them perform at All-District (as a sophomore!).

Sorry, trumpeteers, trombone players are the ones who really kick brass! (and are waaaay cooler).

[size=9]~ a super proud, non-musical Mom with a house full of music-making kids with all kinds of instruments (wind, string & percussion)[/size][/quote]

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