Need Advice

[rennerdano12]

I need some information from some experienced trombone players. I am 75 years old and currently play with the musicians at my church. I currently am playing a full bore horn. I have had some health issues the past two years and I struggle to have enough wind to play like I want to. My question for you experts is, would a horn with a smaller bore make a significant difference?

[Doug Elliott]

Yes.
And the mouthpiece can make a big difference too.

[rennerdano12]

Doug thank you so much for your reply. Do you have a suggestion on the bore size and mouthpiece to help me, The mouthpiece I am currently using is a 6BL.

[Doug Elliott]

I don't make blind recommendations without seeing you play. There are too many variables both on your side and the equipment side.
Skype?

[dwcarder]

One thing is you might want to get exposure to is what the other options could feel like and if it would make a positive difference or not, just to get a data point. Consider asking around at church to see if anyone (or possibly their kids/grandkids in a school program) have a horn you could borrow even just for a day, otherwise see if you could visit a music store that does rentals. (You won't find much if any mouthpiece diversity though)