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How to Play a Baritone Horn

Presented by J.D. Keating

Learn about the history of the baritone trumpet, its parts and basic playing techniques, including scales and jamming, in this free baritone music education video series from our professional baritone and trumpet teacher.

Series Summary

Although the baritone horn is similar to the trumpet in both appearance and mechanics, it falls far short of its smaller brother in terms of hipster credentials. Miles and Lee Morgan did not play baritones, they played trumpets. But don't be too disrespectful of the baritone because it has important connections to the military. While the trumpet was partying in swinging clubs and smoky jam sessions, the baritone was waking up early to practice marching with the army drum and bugle corps. And in the case of marching bands which would not allow trombones, the baritone offered a similar tonal range without the possibility of the trombone slide flying across the field. Indeed, while the trumpet was slumming, the baritone upheld the precision and discipline of the red, white and baritone blue.

In this series of free music education videos, our brass horn expert and music lesson professional introduces you to the baritone. He gives you a brief overview of its history as well as an introduction to the components which comprise this horn. Learn how to breathe while playing a simple series of scales he introduces over several videos. Our expert even tells you how to take care of your baritone, for once you see these videos you will definitely want a baritone of your own. Watch, learn and want...that's the effect Expert Village videos have on you.

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History of the Baritone Horn

This history of the baritone horn and its trumpet cousin is discussed in this free baritone video music lesson from our professional baritone and trumpet teacher and music educator.

Construction of the Baritone Horn

The construction of the baritone horn, and why its tubing and mouthpiece aid its sound, is explained by our professional baritone and trumpet teacher in this free baritone video music lesson.

Parts of Baritone Horn

The parts of a baritone horn, mouthpiece, valves and lead pipe, are discussed by our professional baritone and trumpet teacher in this free baritone video music lesson.

How to Take Care of a Baritone Horn

Care for and handle the baritone horn to properly take care of it and prevent damage; learn how with tips from our professional baritone and trumpet teacher in this free baritone video music lesson.

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