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timbo · 04-16-2007, 06:24 PM

So why aren't slide triggers more common, especially on trumpets?
I played a friend's Olds Recording recently which had a 3rd valve slide trigger, and found it much easier than the conventional slide ring on my own trumpet. I'd almost be tempted to have mine fitted with a trigger except I don't know where to get it done.
I find extending my fourth finger out to push the slide out upsets the balance of the instrument, affecting my embouchure, and if I'm struggling with tricky fingering in the right hand at the same time, forget it!
How do you guys all manage it? Is a trigger worthwhile, or is it something I've just got to practice more?

Cheers,
Tim

04-16-2007, 06:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
timbo New Friend Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Plymouth, UK Posts: 9	Re: What is a slide trigger? So why aren't slide triggers more common, especially on trumpets? I played a friend's Olds Recording recently which had a 3rd valve slide trigger, and found it much easier than the conventional slide ring on my own trumpet. I'd almost be tempted to have mine fitted with a trigger except I don't know where to get it done. I find extending my fourth finger out to push the slide out upsets the balance of the instrument, affecting my embouchure, and if I'm struggling with tricky fingering in the right hand at the same time, forget it! How do you guys all manage it? Is a trigger worthwhile, or is it something I've just got to practice more? Cheers, Tim