Taking care of a euphonium is very similar to a tuba or trumpet- simply oil the valves every now and then and grease the sides as necessary. As with all brass instruments, the sound is produced by buzzing the lips into the attached mouthpiece. Unique to the trombone is the slide- a mechanism that varies the length of the instrument in order to change the pitch.
Students who play the trombone should have a good ear, as those who have an ability to match pitches will know when the slide is too far in or out. Since the slide is very delicate, caring for a trombone is slightly more difficult than other brass instruments. Many experts recommend purchasing a hard wood or plastic case to protect your trombone during transport.
With a distinct look and a low-pitched tone, the baritone horn is common in school and university bands. Although the baritone horn is smaller and lighter than a euphonium, the two are often confused with each other.
As with most brass instruments, different components work together to produce the sound, including the tubing, the mouthpiece, the bell, and the valves. As the largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the brass family, the tuba is easily recognizable from other brass instruments. Since it first appeared in the 19 th century, it is one of the newer instruments in modern-day orchestras and bands. Generally constructed of brass, extra care must be taken, especially if the brass is unfinished, to polish the brass, maintain the appearance of a tuba, and prevent the instrument from becoming tarnished.
Named after John Philip Sousa, a composer and bandmaster who used the instrument in his band, the sousaphone is a type of tuba designed specifically for marching bands. Designed to fit around the body of a musician, the sousaphone is easier to play while standing or marching than other brass instruments.
The trombone is the only instrument in the brass family that uses a slide instead of valves to change pitch. A standard trombone is made of long thin brass pipes. Two U-shaped pipes are linked at opposite ends to form an "S. You play the trombone by holding it horizontally, buzzing into the mouthpiece, and using your right hand to change pitch by pushing or pulling the slide to one of seven different positions.
If you stretch the trombone out straight, it is about 9 feet long. There are usually 3 trombones in the orchestra and they play pitches in the same range as the cello and bassoon.
The three trombones often play harmonies together. This is the grandfather of the brass family. The tuba is the largest and lowest brass instrument and anchors the harmony not only of the brass family but the whole orchestra with its deep rich sound. Like the other brasses, the tuba is a long metal tube, curved into an oblong shape, with a huge bell at the end. Tubas range in size from 9 to 18 feet; the longer they are, the lower they sound. Standard tubas have about 16 feet of tubing.
There is generally only one tuba in an orchestra and it usually plays harmony. You play the tuba sitting down with the instrument on your lap and the bell facing up. You blow and buzz into a very large mouthpiece and use your hand to press down on the valves which changes the sound. It takes a lot of breath to make sound with the tuba! Listen to the trumpet video on YouTube 14secs.
Tubas are the biggest brass instruments and play the lowest notes. They are also the newest members of the brass family. Listen to the tuba video on YouTube 13secs. Monday: 8. We're closed during school holidays. View school term and holiday dates. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server.
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