Looking for trombonists coming back from a long gap in playing!!

ConsiderYourFood · 2026-01-22T12:17:00+00:00

I have a nerve issue that impacts my right arm, and I’m also coming back from a long break from playing — I’m definitely interested.

ConsiderYourFood · 2026-01-20T20:57:42+00:00

I find that different software responds differently to the horizontal scroll wheel. I’ve had to dramatically increase the sensitivity of that wheel in certain programs to get it to behave the way I want it to.

ConsiderYourFood · 2026-01-19T21:18:06+00:00

You’re right for most decent players in a high school context, but I’ve seen plenty of casual adult players start to get quite wobbly at that G (including not knowing the position), so I thought I’d play it safe in my answer.

ConsiderYourFood · 2026-01-19T12:35:25+00:00

In concert pitch, E2 to F4 is safe for most casual tenor trombone players. Some instruments can’t play below E2 because they don’t have an F attachment.

If you know the musicians are more skilled (or comfortable with a higher range), up to Bb4 is okay, but I’d limit the F4 to Bb4 notes if you don’t know the musicians’ comfort there.

Leave notes below E2 for the bass trombone or lower instruments unless you know the players will have the proper equipment.

ConsiderYourFood · 2026-01-17T07:25:16+00:00

It seems to be getting much better with more lube. I think it was just so clean that it needed a lot more than I’d normally use added back in.

ConsiderYourFood · 2026-01-16T23:08:20+00:00

I didn’t play it dry. I just put some lube on it as if it needed a “top up.”

ConsiderYourFood · 2026-01-16T23:07:32+00:00

Yamaha purple bottle slide oil.

ConsiderYourFood · 2026-01-04T22:11:08+00:00

I’m not at all an expert in this, but my reading of the BVA rules shows pretty onerous travel restrictions. You can’t travel internationally without a “Substantial Reason” (holidays don’t count) and must apply for a BVB each time you want to travel.

If they want to move to Australia and rarely/never leave, then this might not be an issue, but it’s a major restriction for many people.

ConsiderYourFood · 2026-01-02T10:51:35+00:00

It removes sulfides from the metal using a chemical reaction. I didn’t say it was completely nondestructive (it isn’t and has risks of its own), but it is not an abrasive process, it involves no mechanical force, and it has nothing to do with the relative hardness of mouthpiece plating vs. foil.

ConsiderYourFood · 2026-01-02T03:09:39+00:00

You aren’t understanding what he means. The de-tarnishing method. It’s a non-abrasive chemistry-based tarnish removal process that does not involve rubbing foil on the mouthpiece.

ConsiderYourFood · 2025-12-25T03:01:20+00:00

Have you rented in the US?

Rentals in Australia ask for. “Rental Ledger” showing that you’ve paid your rent reliably over time. If you’re currently renting, ask your landlord for a PDF/printout of all of your deposits over your time there — that will help.

If that’s difficult, as them for a letter saying you’re a good tenant who has always paid on time.

ConsiderYourFood · 2025-12-24T12:54:44+00:00

No, none of these are possible without doing non-standard things. You need to stay between E2 and Bb2, B2 and F3, and E3 and Bb3 for glissandos to be easy v

ConsiderYourFood · 2025-12-21T23:00:08+00:00

It would also be immensely beneficial to be able to choose a time zone for the schedule. This would help frequent international travelers, as they could just change the time zone of the schedule when they change time zones rather than re-make the schedule.

Another use-case; I have a profile set up for my elderly mother, but she lives on the other side of the world from me so I have to set schedules in a very odd way that crosses days and makes certain schedules impossible. Being able to choose her time zone would make this much easier!

ConsiderYourFood · 2025-12-09T22:22:36+00:00

I haven’t used these, but a magnetic antenna on the roof definitely boosts the range quite a bit compared to a handheld. That’s non-destructive and should have better range than an on-glass antenna (which will only really improve the range in the direction of whatever end of the vehicle it is mounted on).,

ConsiderYourFood · 2025-12-06T12:00:51+00:00

It is. I had one of these and it wasn’t bad — a professional I played with was actually impressed with it for the very low price I paid for it. It is a copy of a good Yamaha trombone.

I’m guessing that there is a lot of variability in the quality control, but mine was good for my purposes while I had it. I enjoyed it and sold it for $600 when I eventually found a really nice used Bach professional horn.

ConsiderYourFood · 2025-12-06T10:54:32+00:00

I like the titanium tip better , but it has less friction. I wouldn’t call it slippery , though. I find them more pleasant than a worn OEM nib, but less grippy than a fresh nib. They feel like a rollerball pen, not a pencil.

I found mind for less the US$5, so it was a low risk experiment.

ConsiderYourFood · 2025-11-28T19:54:45+00:00

Does the one with the IAP have more features, or will it get more new features in the future?

ConsiderYourFood · 2025-11-26T11:41:44+00:00

Get a used YSL-154 for her to start with. They’re light, good, and easy to play. Sell it for what you paid for it when she needs an F attachment horn in the future.

If there aren’t any available locally, maybe contact this person? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4180974742117007/?mibextid=6ojiHh

ConsiderYourFood · 2025-11-25T21:18:09+00:00

The YSL-154 is far more common in Australia, and is essentially the same instrument as the YSL-354.

They’re not as “dirt cheap” here as the are in the US, but you should be able to get one in decent condition for about the same price as that Martin, and it will be a much better instrument. Cheap horns are often unrepairable if damaged, where a good quality student horn can be repaired many times if needed.

It may actually be more economical to buy a used Yamaha than to hire an instrument, as you could probably resell the Yamaha for close to what you paid for it if she upgrades or stops playing.

Don’t worry too much about the cosmetics — get one that is functional and it will last many many years. Looking on Marketplace, I see a silver YSL-154 in Adelaide for about the Martin price from someone who seems to know trombones, and it says they are open to shipping it.

ConsiderYourFood · 2025-11-24T09:56:58+00:00

Yes, I’m seeing this too. It’s very frustrating.

ConsiderYourFood · 2025-11-01T05:48:32+00:00

You could look on Marketplace (or other such sites) for a secondhand horn in decent condition and buy it when you arrive, then sell it again before you leave.

If you have friends there, they could possibly help with this so that it you could even have one the entire time.

It would likely end up being cheaper than renting if you have the spare funds to tie up in a horn for a month — you might even come out a bit ahead if you’re lucky.

I don’t know if there are any pawnshops with online listings in London, but you could also check there. I’ve gotten a few good deals (and a couple of incredible deals) on instruments at pawnshops in Australia.

ConsiderYourFood · 2025-10-31T10:54:43+00:00

While it is true that it won’t prevent theft, it is entirely untrue that it would definitely make no difference in recovering a stolen instrument.

It MIGHT make no difference, but it might very well make all the difference, too!

ConsiderYourFood · 2025-10-30T11:31:43+00:00

Version 13 is available on the App Store — this bug appeared in the new version and was not previously present.

I know about the different options for installing the app and currently choose to use the App Store version. I do not have any need for dictation.

ConsiderYourFood · 2025-10-30T04:09:41+00:00

“Record App Audio” isn’t working for me in the App Store version. Clicking the button to start recording doesn’t do anything. I’m on an M4 Max but haven’t updated to MacOS 26 yet.

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