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Brass Instruments

Brass instruments are lip-vibrated instruments (labrosones). Here you can ask questions about the different types of brass instruments, methods of cleaning them, etc.

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What is the voice above a baritone?

Tenor in guys, then altos and then the soprano's.

How do you finger a f natural on a baritone?

You don't hold down any keys, just blow. Keep your lips tight, make sure you are not playing a B flat or a G by mistake!

Could brasses be used as the plural for brass instruments?

Technically: Yes; that is grammatically correct. But most people refer to that as "the brass".

Do people use it?: No. Most just say the "brass". e.g. "The brass are really good with their triple octave lip slurs."

Is a French horn a heterogeneous mixure?

The metal the french horn is made of would be a homogeneous mixture, since you can't distinctively tell the different types of metals within the final metal mixture. I guess as a whole it could be a heterogeneous mixture, since you can see the distinct different parts, such as the strings on the rotary valves.

How hard is it to get into a drum corp?

That depends on a number of different things. The corps you audition for, the type of corps you audition for, the section you are auditioning in, your experience on your instrument or in music in general, and how serious you are about the activity. These are just a few of many things that will determine whether you make it or not.

First of all, the corps you are auditioning for and the type of corps. For the most part, the corps that are not consistently in Finals are usually much less competitive in auditions. They often do not get enough auditionees at their first camps to fill the corps, so if you have what they are looking for, you have a really good chance at making it.

Once you get into the consistent top 12 placing corps, it gets quite a bit harder to make it into the corps. These corps are the ones that are shown in theaters every year for Quarterfinals, and their names are known throughout the activity. These are usually the Cadets, Blue Devils, Cavaliers, Phantom Regiment, Santa Clara Vanguard, Bluecoats, Carolina Crown, Madison Scouts, Blue Knights, and Boston Crusaders, with the 11th and 12th place corps bouncing around. Among these 10 corps, there are usually two groups. Top 5 and bottom 5.

The bottom 5 changes from year to year, but when you audition for one of these corps, you can expect a quite competitive atmosphere. Everyone there really wants to be there, and they are all skilled musicians. If you audition here, be sure to know your audition material very well(a good piece of advice regardless of the corps you are going to), and make sure you are willing to learn. You're going to make mistakes, and the staffs know that, so be ready to take any and all advice and make corrections.

The top 5 corps quite often consist of the Cavaliers, Cadets, Blue Devils, Phantom Regiment and Carolina Crown. These 5 are the elite corps, and they are usually the most difficult to make. Cavaliers is an all male corps known for their precision and power. You'll need to be in great physical condition if you are hoping to make it there. The Cadets are a very militaristic corps that are at the soul of drum corps. They have a huge fanbase in and around Allentown, PA, and you can always expect a big production from them. The Blue Devils have a reputation for being a very jazzy corps, but you never know what kind of show to expect from them. Their hornline is very powerful, and it also takes a lot of physical prowess to be part of this corps. Phantom Regiment has always been known for their epic productions and beautiful music. This is probably the easiest corps to audition for out of the top 5, but it is still quite competitive. Carolina Crown is known for having one of the best hornlines in the activity. They always play with great precision, and their shows are often very different. All 5 of these corps are difficult to make, but if you have the dedication and the willingness to learn, you can make any one of them.

Next, you have to look at the section you're auditioning into. Hornline, drums or guard. Each corps has a different staff and a different set of kids, so the quality of each section can change from year to year. But look at the scores from each year for the section you will be auditioning for. The higher the corps places in your section, the more difficult it will likely be to make that corps.

Similarly, you have to take into consideration your experience on your instrument or in guard. You know how good you are. Audition for a corps that will challenge you, but won't be impossible. If you just started playing trumpet two years ago and you want to audition for Blue Devils, that's just crazy unless you have been practicing 20+ hours a week since you started.

Now, if I've scared you with all of this information on how hard it can be to make a corps, then good. It's not easy, and that's the first thing you have to get through your head. The most important part of auditioning for a drum corps is your dedication. Take the time to practice and get better at what you do and get in shape. Keep your mind open. Don't limit yourself to just one corps. That's what I did. I joined the Blue Knights just because they were conveniently close when I really wanted to march at Phantom Regiment. I ended up not enjoying my time at BK and dropped out, and now I'll never go back. Don't make that mistake.

If you really want to audition for one of the top 5 corps, then go for it. Just understand that you need to take the time to prepare yourself. And most importantly, once you make your corps, have fun.

Why is the french horn so curly?

since there are so many valves, and they are rotory valves, there are actual tubes for each valve, including a valve for the trigger and a valve for no buttons as well. there are not as many valves on the trumpet because they have a different type of valves: the valves of the trumpet work like when you press down the button, the actual valve moves and a hole opens so it shows that the button was pushed down so the pitch comes through. there is only one necessary tube on the trumpet, because the valves are just holes in the tube. this is different on horn, because there are different tubes for each valve. the horn valves are rotors, so when you press down the button, the rotor moves and opens a hole. there is a different rotor for each valve, which means that every valve MUST have its own tube. this is why there are so many tubes on the horn:]

What is the single reed instrument made of brass?

Saxophone. Despite being made of brass, it's classified as a woodwind because it uses a reed.

What is the fear of trombones?

It's called being a trumpet player (: There is no technical phobia for being afraid of trombones, but there is "melophobia": the fear of music.

What are the slide position on atrombone for a c major scale?

Slide positions for B-flat tenor trombone concert pitch to middle C:

C (6th), D(4th), E(2nd), F(1st), G(4th), A(2nd), B(4th), middle C (3rd)

Where can you find the simpsons theme song sheet music for the trombone?

try horntabs.net.......or you can go on youtube look for zoot69 and she will have the music on there for you

What does the balancer do on a trombone?

It's a counterweight to the slide. The slide gets heavy, especially when extended into lower positions, so the balance puts extra weight on the opposite end of the instrument. It makes it easier to play by relieving pressure on the player's hands and arms.

What is a euphonium?

A euphonium is a low brass instrument. It can be base clef or treble clef. It looks like a small tuba but plays higher notes than the tuba. Most euphoniums have either 3 or 4 valves.

See the related link below for a picture and more information on the euphonium.

Why would a music score have french horn and trumpet in the same key?

Sometimes music scores are non-transposed to make things easier for the composer and conductor.

What are the best brands for a compensating euphonium?

This can be a matter of personal preference but normally the best brand of Euphonium is considered to be a Besson Euhonium. Other really good compensating brands are York, Willson, Sterling, and Yamaha.

What do you do if you are the first chair tuba player and the second chair tuba player is a girl who is really hot?

It depends. Is she challenging you? If not, then just ask her out.

If she's challenging your position, just treat her like any other person. Win with humility. Lose with humility. Then you can ask her out later! ;)

What are the two types of brass instruments?

The modern family of brass instruments can be broken into valved brass instruments (trumpet, horn, euphonium, tuba) and slide brass instruments (trombone). Brass instruments could also be broken up into Cylindrical bore (constant diameter tubing like the trumpet and trombone) and Conical bore (increasing diameter tubing like the horn, euphonium, and tuba).

How much is Used value for FN Browning Trombone rifle?

Value is too difficult to be accurate without seeing the gun. Condition which includes the amount of original finish and original configuration will determine value. Recommend taking it to a gun shop for appraisal.