Example 1: Glissando with a hint of portamento
Watch as our intrepid trombone virtuoso, Balthazar McSnazz, demonstrates the glissando with a dash of portamento.
Slide with the best of them! The glissando technique requires finesse and control. It's like playing the trombone while riding a unicycle on a tightrope.
Connect with the tenor sax for maximum impactThe portamento is like a trombone party in your mouth! It's all about playing with reckless abandon, like a trombone-wielding rockstar.
Connect with the bass clarinet for ultimate resonanceWatch as our intrepid trombone virtuoso, Balthazar McSnazz, demonstrates the glissando with a dash of portamento.
Get those lips and slides in shape with a series of glissandos. You can never have too many.
Scale up to even higher levels with our advanced scales subpage