Brass instruments are wind instruments, which means a musician needs to blow air through the instrument to play it. The brass player needs to vibrate (or buzz) their lips together in a mouthpiece to make a sound. The sound is then amplified through the tubing and bell of the instrument.
Brass instruments are made of brass which is an alloy, or mixture of different metals, in this case zinc and copper. Sometimes brass instruments are coated in silver or gold plating, which can affect the appearance and sound of the instrument. Some are made from plastic and fiberglass as well.
Brass players play different notes by changing the position of their mouth and by changing the length of their instrument using a slide or valves. The five most common brass instruments are trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. To learn more about these instruments, use the buttons above.
Brass instruments are made of brass which is an alloy, or mixture of different metals, in this case zinc and copper. Sometimes brass instruments are coated in silver or gold plating, which can affect the appearance and sound of the instrument. Some are made from plastic and fiberglass as well.
Brass players play different notes by changing the position of their mouth and by changing the length of their instrument using a slide or valves. The five most common brass instruments are trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. To learn more about these instruments, use the buttons above.
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