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Brass instruments, which include trumpets, trombones and tubas, are an essential part of any concert or marching band. Let the e-How experts introduce you to the wonders of timeless brass instruments.
Even though a few brass instruments are used in an orchestra, concert bands are primarily made up of brass instruments that can give a loud forte sound and a soft piano Read More
Brass instruments are wind instruments that are often made of both brass and nickel. Although most brass instruments were originally intended to accompany sacred vocal Read More
All brass instruments need air flow to produce sound. Brass players blow air through their instrument's mouthpiece, while vibrating their lips, to produce a resonating tone Read More
Before making a brass instrument, it is important to understand the mechanics of how brass instruments generate sound. Of course, the instrument itself does not generate Read More
Take your brass musical instrument apart for cleaning, carefully removing valve pieces; learn how from our expert horn player in this free instrument-cleaning video. Read More
To clean a brass instrument, you'll need a mouthpiece brush, a "snake," a soft cloth, valve oil and polishing grease; learn more from our expert horn player in this free Read More
Parts of valve brass musical instruments, such as the trumpet and trombone, that must be cleaned include the bell and the mouthpiece; learn how from our expert horn player Read More
Flush brass musical instruments, such as trumpets, trombones, and tubas, using antibacterial dish liquid; learn how from our expert horn player in this free Read More
Remove valves when cleaning brass instruments like the tuba, trumpet and French horn; learn how from our expert horn player in this free instrument maintenance video. Read More
Grease the slides on brass musical instruments, such as trumpets, trombones and tubas; learn how from our expert horn player in this free instrument-cleaning video. Read More
Properly reassemble brass instruments like the trumpet, French horn, trombone and tuba ; learn how from our expert horn player in this free instrument maintenance video.. Read More
Learn how to play "Summertime" in A minor with a baritone and trombone in this free video and music lesson from a professional music teacher. Read More
An instrument that requires great lung capacity, the tuba is a wind instrument in the brass family. Proper breathing techniques and lip movement control are keys to Read More
With all musical instruments, real proficiency can only be accomplished after spending many years studying music, usually with a skilled teacher, and putting in hundreds of Read More
Playing the trumpet is a combination of how you move air through the instrument, the way you form your mouth and how you buzz your lips. By varying these skills along and Read More
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