Brass Family http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFvApxrAco4
What do you know already about Brass instruments?
The Brass Section Very powerful section Fewer of each instrument needed What do you think they’re made of? How do you think they make their sound? What mood would they be good to represent? Have you heard these instruments before? Where?
The Instruments Trumpet French Horn Trombone Tuba Have a mouthpiece Blow into it to make a sound Air vibrates to make a sound The longer or wider the pipe, the lower the pitch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWhh_EqfBmk
Trumpet Have a listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGlApx8lTIg Smallest – highest pitch Triumphant and joyful music Fanfares http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKXEmXB7h3E Uplifting music that introduces an important person A valve changes the length of the trumpet pipe, so it can play many notes. Timbre: Bright, can be piercing
French Horn Most adaptable because it has a wide range Solos Used to have no valves Once they were added, its’ range grew Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppz-j5aDROo Timbre: Smooth, mellow, warm Fact: It takes 3.75m to make a French Horn!!
Trombone “Big trumpet” Third-biggest Hasn’t changed much 200 years Does not have valves Has a slide to change notes Watch how it’s played: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEQoI72p9-E Timbre: Clear, deep, rich tone
Tuba Listen to the Tuba: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDiutG9O4Q0&feature=fvwrel How would you describe its’ sound? Does it remind you of anything? Largest and lowest In the past wasn’t a popular solo instrument More popular nowadays Bass line (sometimes instead of double bass) Has valves Timbre: Deep, dark (like double bass)
Revision http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE0aSxziNdY Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba Use valves or slides to change notes The longer the pipe, the lower the sound Place in the orchestra Can often play in brass bands Can use mutes – watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f9VlqbXH2I Soften the sound, and can change the tone