For a long period, composers like Mendelssohn viewed the trombone as "too sacred to use often," largely restricting it to masses and oratorios.
Manufacturing moved to American factories, and the instrument became a cornerstone of jazz. This era saw the rise of virtuosos like Arthur Pryor and the legendary Trombone Shorty . Fascinating Facts & Anecdotes Trombone
In many famous works, trombonists may wait for over 30 minutes just to play a few notes, leading to the industry joke of "more dollars per note". For a long period, composers like Mendelssohn viewed
In the 19th century, "short trombones" with valves were invented for cavalry bands because it was nearly impossible to play a slide trombone while balancing on a horse. For a long period