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Brass instruments can be some of the LOUDEST instruments in the band! Most of them have valves (like buttons), while the trombone uses a slide.
Brass instruments can be some of the LOUDEST instruments in the band! Most of them have valves (like buttons), while the trombone uses a slide.
All brass instruments are different from every other instrument family for two reasons: how they make their sound (called buzzing) and mutes (things you can put into the instrument's opening that totally change the way they sound).
All brass instruments are different from every other instrument family for two reasons: how they make their sound (called buzzing) and mutes (things you can put into the instrument's opening that totally change the way they sound).
Watch the two videos on these topics below. Then, click on each of the brass instruments to learn more about them.
Watch the two videos on these topics below. Then, click on each of the brass instruments to learn more about them.
If the brass instrument you really want isn't shown yet, don't worry! We're happy to talk switching when class can regularly meet in a more traditional setting.
If the brass instrument you really want isn't shown yet, don't worry! We're happy to talk switching when class can regularly meet in a more traditional setting.
Buzzing
Buzzing
When you first start out on these instruments, your lips, mouth and cheeks might feel tired. But, the more you practice and play, the stronger your lips, mouth, and cheeks will get - just like when you run everyday, you build muscles and get faster! Watch this video as a trumpet player explains how to make a buzzing sound and try it out for yourself.
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