Articles related to "Brass Instrument"

The Brass Family of instruments contains such instruments as the trumpet, trombone, and tuba. Discover a bit about how these instruments are played and how they work.

The tuba is the largest and often most misunderstood of all brass instruments. It plays a very vital role in the band and is often mistakenly called the Sousaphone.

Stuck mouthpieces can be a major problem in any brass instrument. Luckily there are some tricks and some special mouthpiece pullers available to solve the problem.

Once trumpet, cornet, or flugelhorn players can sound every note up and down a scale, playing songs are not much more difficult.

Band instruments, guitar, piano, drums?--New Parents and kids can take a look at their personalities to discover which musical instruments they'll most enjoy playing.

Choosing the right band instrument for your child should be based on more than just what your child wants to play. This article seeks to help you make the right decision.

When going shopping for Christmas think a moment about getting a gift that will encourage your young musican to practice and have more fun at the same time.

It's never too early to begin introducing children to Western Art music and several composers have created pieces with a younger audience's tastes expressly in mind.

Taking care of and cleaning your trombone is vital if you want the instrument to play well. Learn how to clean your trombone by reading this informative article.

Celebrate German Oktoberfest by planning an Oktoberfest Party with traditional Oktoberfest music, German costumes and activities for teaching kids German culture.

Pick up a trumpet or clarinet, put your lips on it and blow. Simple! In reality there is a lot more to it than that. Read on to learn how wind instruments make sounds.

Chamber music and other solo or small ensemble music in various forms has been around since the dawn of man. This article gives a brief explanation of what it is.

Why is a sax a woodwind instrument when it is made of metal? This article will paint a simple and understandable picture of what makes up a woodwind instrument.

The early jazz music greats influenced some of the most notable rock musicians of all time.

Arthur Lee was the driving force behind the Los Angeles psychedelic rock band 'Love', whose albums Da Capo and Forever Changes helped define the Summer of Love.

Boosey & Hawkes is one of the premiere music publishing companies in the world today. It publishes the classical, jazz, and serious music catalogues of revered composers

One of the most famous holiday traditions from Austria is the popular Christmas carol, Silent Night.

The F-Units are a punk rock band from New York City in the United States. Are they just another punk band or are they something different?

Medical doctors say there is no cure for asthma. Careful use of medications, lifestyle changes and hard work can remedy this common lung disease.

Finding a well-made, quality instrument for a new band student can be intimidating for parents, but it doesn't have to be. With a few tips, it can become simple.

Tips for parents helping a child choose which instrument to play in the school orchestra; and options for adults looking to start a new musical hobby.

Most people find orchestra music tedious. However, with an understanding of the complexity of the instrument families enjoyment can occur.

Though the saxophone is often associated with jazz, Javier Oviedo reminds audiences that this versatile instrument is actually quite classical in origin.

For those wanting to play trumpet, cornet, or flugelhorn, here's information on correct posture and embouchure to get that first sound from the new instrument.

Having a nice sounding tone while playing an instrument is incredibly important. Tone quality can be the difference between being a good musician and being a great one!

Did you know that high quality trombones often have what is known as an "F Attachment," a valve assembly that gives the player more flexibility and faster technique?

Another box under the Christmas tree gives immediate but short-lived joy. Investing in a child's future can provide lifelong rewards.

Alaska-based Portugal. The Man puts a more melodic sound on their new CD, Censored Colors. In doing so, the alternative/experimental band manages to keep the album sharp.

When a student's curriculum, at any grade level, includes both music and the science of waves, or the physics of sound, integrated learning is a natural fit.

Every musical instrument has a history that is as unique as its sound. This article explores Wind, Brass and Strings, including Saxophone, Flute, Violin and Trombone.