Finding the best trombone for a beginner is intimidating.
As a parent looking to get your child started with the instrument, there are options.
Lots of different options.
And if you don’t play the trombone yourself, shopping around for the correct bore size and water keys is confusing, to say the least.
If you are a music teacher or educator on the lookout for beginner trombones, quality and cost are going to be top of the agenda.
After all, you don’t want to blow your budget or end up replacing poor-quality instruments in the near future.
Our team have years of experience with beginner brass.
Along with making our pInstruments, many of our team have played, taught, and bought our fair share of beginner trombones. So to make things easier for you, we’ve got the band together and found four of the most popular beginner trombones available on Gear4Music.com.
Gear4Music Student Tenor Trombone in Bb and Beginner Pack
This pack comes equipped with all of the accessories needed to get a beginner trombone player started. Along with the study tenor trombone itself, the pack contains a music stand, a trombone stand to keep the instrument secure, a medium-bore mouthpiece, a case for easy transportation, and even slide lubricant and cleaning tools. The pack costs £199.
Yamaha YSL354 Student Trombone Beginners Pack
Yamaha’s beginner trombone is an option for those looking to learn on a premium instrument. Yamaha instruments are known for their build quality, and this model is no different. It comes equipped with a moulded case, along with a range of Gear4Music accessories: a trombone stand, a music stand, a chromatic tuner, a maintenance kit and a trombone slide lubricant. At £850, it’s a serious outlay for a beginner trombone but is sure to last.
Jupiter JTB500 Beginner Bb Trombone
If you are looking for a beginner trombone with a case to match, this model from Jupiter could be the choice for you. Like the Gear4Music and Yamaha trombones, it comes in yellow brass for a traditional look. Unlike these models, it does not ship with accessories. So to keep your instrument in good shape, you will need to clean and lubricate it. You can pick up this trombone for £580.
pBone Plastic Trombone
Last but not least, it's our own take on the beginner trombone. Unlike the other instruments featured, the pBone is made from plastic. The advantage for beginners is that the pBone is much lighter and easier to handle. It does not ship with accessories such as lubricants and tuners…because it doesn’t need them! Plastic instruments are robust, making them a great fit for classrooms. The pBone is also available in a range of different colours and comes with a carry-case. You can purchase your pBone at Gear4Music for just £129.
These are four of the many, many instruments to consider when shopping for the best beginner trombone. To learn more about trombones and the differences between plastic and brass models, you might want to check out these articles:
- Are Trombones Too Heavy for Young Children?
- Five Must-Have Accessories for Beginner Brass Players
- The Problems with Plastic Musical Instruments
