Brass Instruments
Brass instruments are one of the families of instruments that are played by the musician blowing into the instrument. Unlike woodwind instruments that use a reed, brass instruments are played by blowing into a mouthpiece which in turn amplifies the vibration coming from the lips; thus creating a sound. Brass instruments typically have button … Keep Reading → shaped valves that run the length of the instrument. The pitch is changed through the buzzing of the lips in combination with the opening and closing of the valves. Brass instruments constitute the largest number of instruments in a typical orchestra. Examples of the instruments are the trombone, French horn, tuba, and the trumpet. If you are wondering if Brass instruments are actually made from brass; the answer is yes. Well, most of the time at least. Occasionally they are made from other metals
