A Bit About Band

In middle school, high school, and sometimes elementary school a student gets the opportunity to sing in a chorus or learn a band instrument. Many schools work with local music stores to bring rental instruments to students wanting to learn about musical instruments.

Your parents should expect you to learn the basic elements of music. This includes the how to read, write, and interpret music. Listen to all types of music. This way you get an appreciation for the qualities of music. This will also make you better at your chosen musical instrument.

In June we talked about the woodwind family. Today we'll talk about the brass family.

Brass instruments are lip-vibrated instruments. Sound is produced by vibrations of air in a resonator and the vibration of the player's lips.

Brass instruments generally come in one of two groups: Valved and Slide. There are other groups in the brass instruments but they are not used much anymore.

Instruments in the Brass Family are Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, and Tuba. Can you think of any other brass instrument?

Which brass instrument is this?

Thank you KarensWhimsy for the use of thispicture. http://karenswhimsy.com/public-domain-images/

If you have a question you would like me to answer about learning music please email me at Catherines.Music.Notes.@gmail.com

Have a Musical Day! *smiles*

Catherine

"Music lessons should be about the student. Each student learns in different ways, and at different speeds. Music is a journey, and on that journey, we will work and learn together." - Catherine

Books with CDs include:
Impressions Volume One and Two
Marches
CDs include:
Wedding Bells
Lullabies

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