KSNAS - Brass Lessons

What Brass Instruments Are In An Orchestra?

In order of the highest to lowest pitch, the brass section of an orchestra consists of trumpets, french horns, trombones, bass trombone, and the tuba.


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The brass section plays a very important role in the orchestra due to its great power and strength.


Mahler Symphony 2 Brass Excerpt


Rules

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Long notes

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1. Hold a steady note in 1st position for trombone and valve 0 for trumpet

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2. Hold a steady note in 2th position for trombone and valve 2 for trumpet

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3. Hold a steady note in 4th position for trombone and valve 1 and 2 for trumpet

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Articulation

Play using your tongue.

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Flexibility

Play using only your lips.

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Music Challenge

Trombones. Choose your level of difficulty.

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Trumpets. Choose your level of difficulty.

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Now play with the backing track.