What is valve trombone?

A valve trombone is a type of trombone that has valves like a traditional brass instrument (such as a trumpet or French horn) instead of a slide. This allows the player to change the pitch of the instrument by pressing down on different valves, rather than by moving a slide back and forth.

The valve trombone has a slightly different sound compared to a traditional slide trombone, with a smoother tone and slightly more limited range. It is often used in brass bands, jazz ensembles, and marching bands.

While the valve trombone is less common than the traditional slide trombone, it can be a fun and unique instrument to play for brass players looking to expand their skills and try something new.