Homework on Brass Instruments

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1. What are the name of the 4 main instruments of the Brass Family?

2. How do brass players produce sound on their instruments?

3. What is the purpose of a valve on a brass instrument?

4. What are curves of tubing used on a French Horn and

trumpet that were common around 1850 called?

5. What is the highest sounding brass instrument?

6. What is the lowest sounding brass instrument?

7. How does the trombone change pitches?

8. What is the purpose of mute on a brass instrument?

9. Can you name any famous trumpet players?