Trombone only Lesson 1: Assembly, How to hold, Disassembly

Before opening a trombone case, where should it be placed?

• On a table

• On a chair

• On the floor

• On a bed

How should a trombone case be oriented before opening it?

• With the handle facing away from you.

• With the latches facing away from you.

• With the logo facing the floor.

• With the handle and latches facing you, and the logo facing the ceiling.

What are the two main sections of a trombone?

• The bell and the mouthpiece.

• The slide and the valve.

• The bell and the slide.

• The leadpipe and the tuning slide.

What is the purpose of keeping your pinky finger under the trombone's slide?

• To help move the slide more smoothly.

• To prevent the slide from falling out if the lock disengages.

• To provide extra support for the instrument's weight.

• To help with specific musical techniques.

Which part of the trombone is considered the most fragile and should be handled with extreme care?

• The bell

• The mouthpiece

• The slide

• The tuning slide