One of the strategies I use to teach students having similar problems is taken from the Caruso method. A chipped note, or a note that doesn't speak, is caused by your embouchure not being in the right place. While there is a fair amount of divergence about the approach to expanding range, most pedagogues will stress the importance of connecting ranges together and minimizing motion of embouchure. Think more "haaaaaahhhhh" rather than "fffffffff." Then do the same with E, then with Eb.Īlways remember that you need somewhat looser lips and substantially warmer air for low notes. Go from F in regular first position (second line from the top in bass clef) down an octave to F in first trigger position (even though that note can be played in 6th regular position). I would also practice a lot using octaves. Is it possible there's something wrong with your F attachment? Does it sound perfectly fine on higher notes? It might be helpful to play higher notes and scales using entirely (or mostly) the trigger in order to get used to the longer tube and the different slide positions (only six exist with the trigger).Ĭan you play any pedal tones? The first 3 or 4 position pedal tones should generally be playable, and practicing them might help make the Eb not feel so low to you and give you a sense of the range of looseness your lips should have (that is, somewhere in between low E and pedal Bb). But then again, I have a relatively large bore trombone. As a general rule, I've always found the trigger Eb to be a little easier than regular F and E.
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