The trombone, or sackbut as it is sometimes called today to distinguish it from its modern counterpart, has changed very little from baroque times to today. Perhaps the most obvious difference is an increase in the flare of the bell, creating …

A sackbut is an early form of the trombone used during the Renaissance and Baroque eras. A sackbut has the characteristic telescopic slide of a trombone, used to vary the length of the tube to change pitch, but is distinct from later trombones by its smaller, more cylindrically-proportioned bore, and its less-flared bell.

During the Baroque period, the trombone served a dual purpose. First, its lower range balanced the other two instruments which it accompanied for chamber ensembles: violins and cornetti. Its other function was to double the vocal melody, particularly in larger works, such as Monteverdi’s Vespers, Biber’s Requiem, and Handel’s Israel in Egypt.

A continuous bass was the rule in Baroque music; its absence is worth mentioning and has a reason, such as describing fragility. The specific character of a movement is often defined by wind instruments, such as oboe, oboe da caccia, oboe d'amore, flauto traverso, recorder, trumpet, horn, trombone, and timpani.

sackbut, (from Old French saqueboute: “pull-push”), early trombone, invented in the 15th century, probably in Burgundy. It has thicker walls than the modern trombone, imparting a softer tone, and its bell is narrower. The sackbut answered the need for a lower-pitched trumpet that composers of the time sought.

2020年4月20日 · Throughout most of the Baroque, the trombone maintained its long-established associations with church music and outdoor music. For the most part, it did not participate in the most innovative Baroque music, such as opera. Since it seemed such an old-fashioned instrument, it disappeared entirely from many musical centers beginning about 1630.

The baroque era trombone was more delicate than the modern instrument, and it provided a softer sound. It initially held a significant position in the musical ensemble. This role seems to have decreased during the 17th century.

This lecture-recital explores Baroque solo and ensemble trombone repertoire, specifically focusing on performance practices and pitch standards derived from historical sources and instruments.

2015年3月7日 · I just added the below seven entries to the Trombone History Timeline—17th century (first half). They all refer to music that specifies trombone, and the information comes from A Catalog of Music for the Cornett, an excellent and thorough resource by …

Maximilien is lecturer for Baroque Trombone at the University of the Arts Bremen. He also teaches at the MentiParti historical improvisation summer workshop in Basel, and has taught at masterclasses and workshops at the University of Toronto, the San Francisco Early Music Society and the Madison Early Music Festival.