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Instruments don't play in clefs--people do. In the orchestral world, we trombonists are expected to play in Treble, Alto, Tenor, & Bass clefs on a regular basis. Jazz world is mostly Treble & Bass, though occassionally I've seen Tenor there as well.

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What clef do brass instruments use?

Tenor Trombone - Brass Band - Treble Clef (in Bflat) Orchestra - Tenor or Bass Clef (in C) Bass Trombone - Always Bass Clef (in C) Alto Trombone - Alto Clef (in C) A Bass Clef( A F Clef) All trombones are used in different things, so the examples are not specifically correct. Neither are the given clefs. It depends on the trombonist and the piece. For instance, I play in all different keys because my music varies. The keys are sort of correct as well. I will leave them there because it will help to see what I mean. Tenor trombone - Is in (sounds like concert Bflat) trombone Bflat Bass trombone - Is in (sounds like Concert Bflat) trombone Bflat Alto Trombone - Is in (sounds like Concert C) trombone C All the "sounds like" are for when the trombone plays a Bflat. The common misconception about trombone keys is that a trombone in Bflat is in C (or concert pitch) as that is what it sounds like. It is NOT. It is in Bflat.


What band instruments play bass clef?

Usually the Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax all play in bass clef.


What clef does a piccolo pay at?

Trebble


Does a valve trombone use bass cleft or treble cleft music?

The word is CLEF. Trombone music is typically written in bass clef. However, music can be found written in tenor and alto clef. Occassionally, treble clef is used.In many older, classical pieces there were three parts written: alto, tenor, and bass. The alto trombone played in alto clef, tenor in tenor clef, and bass in bass clef. Most modern music is written in bass clef.


Why does b flat trombone not transpose on reading bass clef?

The Trombone does NOT transpose, the player does. With that said, if the music is written in Bb Bass Clef, one does transpose in Bass clef. Most Bass Clef music is in C Bass clef, but the player has learned how to read in concert pitch, so there is no transposition needed.

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What clef do brass instruments use?

Tenor Trombone - Brass Band - Treble Clef (in Bflat) Orchestra - Tenor or Bass Clef (in C) Bass Trombone - Always Bass Clef (in C) Alto Trombone - Alto Clef (in C) A Bass Clef( A F Clef) All trombones are used in different things, so the examples are not specifically correct. Neither are the given clefs. It depends on the trombonist and the piece. For instance, I play in all different keys because my music varies. The keys are sort of correct as well. I will leave them there because it will help to see what I mean. Tenor trombone - Is in (sounds like concert Bflat) trombone Bflat Bass trombone - Is in (sounds like Concert Bflat) trombone Bflat Alto Trombone - Is in (sounds like Concert C) trombone C All the "sounds like" are for when the trombone plays a Bflat. The common misconception about trombone keys is that a trombone in Bflat is in C (or concert pitch) as that is what it sounds like. It is NOT. It is in Bflat.


What band instruments play bass clef?

Usually the Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax all play in bass clef.


What clef does a piccolo pay at?

Trebble


What is the significance of the trombone bass clef in music notation?

The trombone bass clef is significant in music notation because it indicates the specific range and pitch of notes that the trombone player should play. It helps the musician read and interpret the music accurately, ensuring that the correct notes are played in the appropriate register.


Does a valve trombone use bass cleft or treble cleft music?

The word is CLEF. Trombone music is typically written in bass clef. However, music can be found written in tenor and alto clef. Occassionally, treble clef is used.In many older, classical pieces there were three parts written: alto, tenor, and bass. The alto trombone played in alto clef, tenor in tenor clef, and bass in bass clef. Most modern music is written in bass clef.


Why is the bass clef different than the treble clef?

The bass clef is different from the treble clef because it is used to notate lower pitches in music, while the treble clef is used for higher pitches. The bass clef helps musicians read and play notes that are lower in pitch on instruments like the piano, cello, and trombone.


Why does b flat trombone not transpose on reading bass clef?

The Trombone does NOT transpose, the player does. With that said, if the music is written in Bb Bass Clef, one does transpose in Bass clef. Most Bass Clef music is in C Bass clef, but the player has learned how to read in concert pitch, so there is no transposition needed.


What instruments use the bass?

the instrument i play that is in bass clef is bassoon and contrabassoon. there are others like the tuba, baritone, Trombone, and tubax.


What string instruments uses the alto clef?

Viola does-- if u know how to read treble its not that hard just add one... ex. on treble the center line is B on alto clef just add one letter from the alphabet-- the middle line is C. if you play viola its pretty simple too because Middle C is Literally on the Middle! - im an orch dork (:


Where can you find a Bb trombone slide position chart in treble clef in PDF format on the internet?

I did a quick search and wasn't able to find one. Trombone music is (generally) written in bass clef, so I doubt you can find what you're looking for. See related link for a tenor trombone slide fingering chart in treble clef.


What instrument can you play if you can play the trumpet?

It depends on what you mean. But in general, the Trumpet, Tuba, Valve Trombone, and French Horn are all similar to the trumpet in the way they operate, but they don't all play the same clef


Song in Concert Pitch Treble Clef How many steps would it have to be transposed down to be in Bass Clef for trombone?

Concert pitch is non-transposing, so a C in treble Clef is STILL a C in Bass clef.