timbloke
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Just read an earlier post about transposing from Treble Eb into Bass Clef. I originally learnt trombone in Bass Clef, having previously learnt Bas and treble in C on piano. Since then I joined a band and was introduced to Treble in Bb. Obviously, being a trombonist, I can play every clef and key I could have thrown at me. 8)
But I noticed when I read Bb treble, I actually read the notes in C, hence when the MD says "what note have you got in the second bar" my answer will be in C in my head, then I spend about half an hour working out what it is to all the other people in the band!! As in I know that 1st position on a Trombone is Bb,F,Bb,D,F,flat Ab,Bb,C and sqeeze your buttocks for the rest. No matter what key I'm playing in.
I've now completely confused myself when trying to play EEb in training band and now have given up on note names, and just play the notes!! :?
Questions.... Having recently started teaching beginner trombone, is it better to teach bass or treble clef to start with?
Why doesn't everyone learn note names in C and make life easier for me!! Lazy fools.
Tim
But I noticed when I read Bb treble, I actually read the notes in C, hence when the MD says "what note have you got in the second bar" my answer will be in C in my head, then I spend about half an hour working out what it is to all the other people in the band!! As in I know that 1st position on a Trombone is Bb,F,Bb,D,F,flat Ab,Bb,C and sqeeze your buttocks for the rest. No matter what key I'm playing in.
I've now completely confused myself when trying to play EEb in training band and now have given up on note names, and just play the notes!! :?
Questions.... Having recently started teaching beginner trombone, is it better to teach bass or treble clef to start with?
Why doesn't everyone learn note names in C and make life easier for me!! Lazy fools.
Tim