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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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Which brass instrument other than the trombone was once made with a slide?
There is no other instrument other than the trombone with a slide. There are variations of the trombone though. For example, there is a trombone made with a slide and valves. There are also different types of trombones. There is the bass trombone, tenor trombone, alto trombone, soprano trombone (slide trumpet), and piccolo trombone. (Please note that the soprano trombone, or slide trumpet, does not have valves. It is also called a slide trumpet because it has the same exact range, sounds like a trumpet, and uses a trumpet mouth piece.) There has also been plastic, wooden, and metal trombones made.
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What black tubular instrument was used in Frontier Psychiatrist by the Avalanches?
its a serpent, brass mouthpiece with woodwind like features
It depends on the model and condition. Asking simply by brand is like asking the price of a Ford car.
Obviously the smaller tenor trombone would have room to spare inside a bass bag.
The baritone instrument is often used in an orchestra or a band. The baritone is used for some of the lowest of the notes in each piece of music.
Were do you get the trombone from Club Penguin?
you go to the music store near your house and tell the dude at the counter that you want a trombone and he probably says to give him1,000 dollars and he gives you a trumpet and you go to that club and ask the manager if you can play for his club and he says yes
What is the name of the cartoon where two musical instruments fall in love?
Music Land http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa19ibXVnQU
Breath is what makes the Alphorn work. The player blows through a mouthpiece on the narrower, upper end of a long tube. Sound comes out of the other end of the tube. It keeps company in the brass instrument family with the French horn, the sousaphone, the trombone, the trumpet, and the tuba.
How good is a Maybach Advanced Student Trombone?
Maybach is a Stencil name and they get their instruments from many sources. Some play quite well, while others don't play at all. If you are considering a Maybach trombone, it is critical that you try it before you buy it. Don't ever buy any off brand instrument online, ever. You must play it first to know if it is good or not.
Are all brass instruments made of metal?
Most are, yes. The reason they're called brass instruments is because they're usually made of brass. I've seen fiberglass sousaphones and plastic trombones, but those are designed specifically for use in marching bands, as those materials aren't as affected by weather and temperature as brass.
John Cerminaro, the current principal horn of the Seattle Symphony, is the world's all time best horn player, period. At age 63, he has outstripped all his mentors in terms of longevity and he actually has gotten better every single year. Formerly, he was principal horn for the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and principal horn at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, before arriving in Seattle. His greatest CD is probably "A Life of Music" but he has many CDs out there. Nobody does difficult horn work like Mr. Cerminaro. See a review by New York Times critic, Daniel Wakin, on Screamers, Difficult Works for the Horn. Yes, there are others -- Dennis Brain for sure. Wikipedia has a nice list under French Horn, but it is outdated in terms of contemporaries.
Brass is an alloy made of copper and zinc, which are both classified on the periodic table as metals. Its malleability and acoustic properties make it a prime choice in musical instruments.
How do you deal with algae in a trumpet mouthpiece?
Boil it for 10 minutes, then take it out and scrub it HARD with a sponge and mouthpiece brush and soap.
How does sound change when using a slide on a trombone?
When you extend the slide it changes the pich which changes the note
Consider seriously taking this question to your instrument repairman.
It really doesn't matter what your slide looks like. The first consideration should always be how well it works.
Trombone slides have two working parameters: ease of motion and sealing of the bore despite that movement. The former requires that the slide be free of distortion, corrosion, buildups and grime. The latter demands that the socks (the expanded portion at the end of the inner tube) be free from distortion, clean, free of scratches, digs, or other abnormalities that might break the seal formed by the slide lubrication.
Trained instrument repairmen can apply pumice and other measures to repair the surfaces of the slide and allow the slide spray (and cream if you use that on your socks) to form a good seal. Amateurs, including yourself, can cause a lot of damage by doing things to your slide that you don't understand.
Since toothpaste contents are not often revealed, and therefore, the chemical constitution of the material you'd be applying to your slide are beyond making a prediction of their actions, toothpaste would be a thing to avoid. The exception to this is if your repairman recommends one particular brand and instructs you in how to use it.
It is far more likely that any smudges can be washed away with an application of slide spray and a soft, lintless cloth, followed by a proper application of slide spray. Tarnish is a sign that you aren't keeping the slide properly lubricated. It is usually the outcome of long-term exposure of the silver plate to air (or poor-quality plating materials). It does not materially affect the action of the slide.
A final thing to consider, if your repairman tells you that your slide is OK and doesn't need to be treated: The slide's internal tubing is only visible for short periods of time as you play. When most people will see it, the trombone slide will be closed (and locked!) to keep inquisitive youngsters from touching the inner surfaces. So shine up the brass, but leave the slide for professionals.
What kind of tuba can't you play?
When I was a bit younger the answer to this was always 'A tuba toothpaste' (a tube of toothpaste).
How a trombone player changes the notes produced by his trombone?
the slide can extend to produce a lower pitch, and it can also retract to produce higher pitches. all brass instruments can also produce different notes by tensing up the lips (higher notes) or by relaxing the lips (lower notes).
What is low e flat on treble clef trombone?
3rd and then the last lowest E flat tone is part of a group called false tones but it can be played on 3rd too.
