Below are two more primary sources from the mid-19th century that show the alto trombone in the E-flat orbit. You can find them in broader historical context in the Alto Trombone History Timeline. I also added the Caussinus method to…
Month: September 2016
Trombone in Cremona, Italy
Cremona, Italy is often associated musically with string instruments, particularly the famous violins of the Amati, Guarneri, and Stradivari families. Here is one example, however, of a Cremonese brass instrument. I recently found this cherub-trombonist image from a church in Cremona, balancing…
German Angel-Trombonist
Today I added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half). I will also be adding it to the collection, Angel Trombonists Throughout History. Late 17th century-18th century—Au am Inn, Germany: A painting at…