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Basic Trombone Knowledge Trivia Quiz

Hi! This is just a quiz about the basics of a trombone! If you've played trombone for even less than a year, this should still be fairly easy!

A multiple-choice quiz by BrassMonkey89. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Author
BrassMonkey89

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
222,379

Updated
Mar 01 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
783

Last 3 plays: Guest 45 (7/10), Guest 174 (7/10), Guest 73 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what position are most B Flats played in when reading the bass clef? Hint

Third

First

Fourth

Sixth

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the alternate slide position to F (on the staff) played in the first position? Hint

Sixth

Seventh

Fifth

Third

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Question 3 of 10

3. Is the trombone a transposing instrument?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the B Flat below the staff called? Hint

It's too low to play

Really Low B Flat

Pedal B Flat

B Flat below the staff

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the key that is on EVERY trombone? Hint

Water Key

Lower Octave Key

Higher Octave Key

It has no name

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Question 6 of 10

6. If your pitch is flat, which of the following would you NOT do to correct it? Hint

Push your tuning slide in

Sit up tall

Pull your tuning slide out

Change your embouchure

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Question 7 of 10

7. To take proper care of your trombone, how often SHOULD you disassemble it and soak the pieces in warm soapy water? Hint

Once a week

You should never do that

Once a year

Once a month

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Question 8 of 10

8. If your trombone's tuning slide is very hard to move in order to tune, what should you put on it? Hint

Water

Tuning Slide Grease or Oil

Dawn dish soap

WD-40

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which clef will you NOT see trombone music written in? Hint

Tenor Clef

Percussion Clef

Bass Clef

Alto Clef

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Question 10 of 10

10. What musical family is the trombone in? Hint

Woodwind

Brass

Percussion

String

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Apr 24 2024 : Guest 45: 7/10
Apr 10 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Apr 04 2024 : Guest 73: 9/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10
Mar 21 2024 : Guest 108: 7/10
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 104: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what position are most B Flats played in when reading the bass clef?

Answer: First

This note can be played in fifth position, but it is most commonly played in first.

2. What is the alternate slide position to F (on the staff) played in the first position?

Answer: Sixth

Playing the F is sixth position is really useful when you have to go from F to C constantly, because they share the same position in the right octave.

3. Is the trombone a transposing instrument?

Answer: No

French Horns and trumpets are transposing instruments, trombones and tubas are not. The baritone horn is unusual - if it's written in the treble clef, it's transposing, and if it's written in the bass clef, it's not.

4. What is the B Flat below the staff called?

Answer: Pedal B Flat

It is called Pedal B Flat. It's usually only seen in bass trombone parts because it's harder to play with a tenor trombone! Don't try playing this note in the middle of a smile, it won't work!

5. What is the key that is on EVERY trombone?

Answer: Water Key

The water key, or commonly called the "spit valve". Its function is pretty obvious.

6. If your pitch is flat, which of the following would you NOT do to correct it?

Answer: Pull your tuning slide out

The first things you do with a pitch that is out of tune is change your embouchure and sit up properly to get a good air flow. After that you go to your tuning slide if it's still out of tune. If the pitch is flat, push in, if the pitch is sharp, pull out.

Another thing you could also do is adjust your slide position to make sure it is in the proper place, then try other things if it is still out of tune.

7. To take proper care of your trombone, how often SHOULD you disassemble it and soak the pieces in warm soapy water?

Answer: Once a month

Though many people do not do this, it is important to place the pieces of your trombone in warm water to help clean out the inside of the tubes.

8. If your trombone's tuning slide is very hard to move in order to tune, what should you put on it?

Answer: Tuning Slide Grease or Oil

You should always use things made especially for trombones in order to maintain them.

9. Which clef will you NOT see trombone music written in?

Answer: Percussion Clef

Depending on the type of trombone and what type of ensemble you're in, the music for trombone could be written in either the tenor, bass, or alto clefs.

10. What musical family is the trombone in?

Answer: Brass

Yeah, that one was fairly easy. No strings, you don't hit it, no reed and it was never made out of wood...yeah, it's brass. I hope you enjoyed this quiz!

Source: Author BrassMonkey89

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