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BRASS

BRASS instruments are played by  "buzzing the lips" into a cup-shaped mouthpiece. To change pitches, the player will use their fingers to "press valves." The Trombone uses a "slide" to change pitches.

Click HERE to take you to a website with sound clips for each instrument!

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Class Notes - The BRASS Family

An Orchestra Adventure - BRILLIANT BRASS

TUNE BUDDIES - The BRASS Family

HOUSE OF SOUND - How do BRASS instruments make a sound?

Quaver's Marvelous World of Music - The BRASS Family

TED Ed - How BRASS Instruments Work

How It's Made - Trumpets

How It's Made - French Horns

How It's Made - Trombones

How It's Made - Tubas

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Go to DSO kids to learn more about the BRASS Family and the other families of instruments!