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How To Clean A Trombone

Not only are trombones great fun to play, but they are an integral part of an orchestra and brass band. To get a sound from a trombone requires the use of a mouthpiece. The person using the instrument then vibrates their lips to create the sound that you are familiar with. As you can imagine, using a …

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How To Clean A Trumpet

The trumpet is a brass instrument most commonly heard in classical and jazz music. There is a range of different types of trumpets to choose from, from the small piccolo trumpet to a bass trumpet, which is pitched at a lower octave.Instruments similar to a trumpet have been used for a number of years, particularly …

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How to Hold a French Horn

There are a variety of different bell-shaped brass instruments out there, from tubas to trumpets. However, the often overlooked French Horn, cousin of the trumpet, is an irreplaceable part of any orchestra.They’re about twice the size of an average trumpet and are known for their deep yet versatile sound that can range from high to …

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How To Hold A Trumpet

Before you start learning how to play an instrument, you need to know how to hold it otherwise you won’t be getting very far. Now, we know what you’re thinking, how complicated can it be?It isn’t really, but the instruments in the brass section have differences in their grips when you’re playing or if your …

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