![]() ![]() Mutes are used in compositions for orchestra, concert band, and especially often in Jazz, to change the tone or lower the volume of the horn, and to help brass blend better with other instruments or voices in a small ensemble. Even though the word “mute” means silence, a muted horn still makes sound. Mutes fit directly into the bell of the instrument, or are held or clipped on. In this article, we apply this information to the trombone.Ī mute is a device brass players use to lower the volume and/or alter the timbre (tonal quality) of the instrument. In an earlier article, Peter Harper of Harper's Horn Repairdiscussed the different types of trumpet mutes. Then, you use your hand to move the plunger toward and away from the bell as notated in your music (+ and o, respectively).Mutes come in a wide variety of configurations, each intended to create a specific and unique tone. Instead, you hold it directly to the bell with the hand that doesn’t operate the slide. Of all the trombone mutes, the plunger is the only one that doesn’t attach to the bell. Of course, you can buy a plunger mute, but a regular plunger works fine-just don’t forget to remove the handle! Plunger MuteĪs the name suggests, a plunger mute is just that: a plunger. In the following subsections, we’ll take a look at each mute, what it sounds like, and how it’s notated in music. ![]() Without further ado, here’s the list of trombone mutes: In this article, we’ll cover the five main trombone mutes with some pictures. In addition to accessories like oil, gloves, and cleaning kits, it’s important for every brass musician to have a set of mutes. In the world of music, having an instrument alone sometimes isn’t enough. ![]()
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