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In this blog I will try and provide a comprehensive list of some of the most popular brass instruments and where you are
most likely to see them.
For this list I will start at the top of the brass family and work down to the bottom.
Cornets & Trumpets

(http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Trumpet-v-Cornet.jpg)Cornets and
trumpets are the highest of the brass family and these instruments are very popular to their wide
use in all genres of music.
Cornets are mainly found in the brass band scene. Although Bb cornets can also be found in wind
orchestras and were used by romantic period composers in orchestral music.
Trumpets are found in many styles of music. This includes orchestras and jazz bands as well as
appearing as backing instruments for many current pop artists.
Want to know the difference between a cornet and a trumpet? Please read our blog on trumpet v cornet
(http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/2013/10/trumpet-v-cornet/)
Flugel Horns (even though they have horns in their name) are more like the trumpet then a horn. It is pitched in the same
key and uses a similar size mouth piece. The ugels slightly larger bore and larger bell makes this instrument provide a
mellower and fuller sound and is a useful 2nd instrument for trumpet players to have.

Soprano Cornet (http://www.normans.co.uk/c-74-soprano-cornets.aspx)

(http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/378_1_.jpg)
The Soprano cornet is pitched in Eb and is the highest cornet in pitch available on the market.
It can be found only in brass bands and plays the high notes that would not be as comfortable to
get on a normal Bb Cornet.
The soprano cornet is notorious for being hard to keep in tune throughout its entire range.


Bb Cornet (http://www.normans.co.uk/c-24-bb-cornets.aspx)
(http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2666_1_.jpg)
The Bb cornet is the most common and popular instrument in the cornet family.
The cornet makes a warmer softer sound compared to the trumpet due to its conical bore.
This instrument is the most compact brass instrument and makes it useful for students as it is
easier to hold.

Eb/ D trumpets (http://www.normans.co.uk/c-173-high-trumpets.aspx)

(http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/369_1_.jpg)
These are pitched higher than the normal Bb trumpet.
These are especially useful for orchestral playing to aid transposition.
Also useful for them high passages to aid security and ease of playing.
For More information please read our blog on high trumpets
(http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/2013/07/high-trumpets/)

Bb Trumpets (http://www.normans.co.uk/c-12-bb-trumpets.aspx)
(http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/114_1_.jpg)
This is the most common brass instrument
Direct and more brighter sound due to is cylindrical bore
Found in most ensembles apart from brass bands

Flugel Horns (http://www.normans.co.uk/c-42-ugel-horns.aspx)

(http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1245_1_.jpg)
Pitched the same as a cornet or trumpet in Bb
Much warmer and fatter sounding due to the larger conical bore and larger bell are
Used mainly in jazz bands and brass bands

Horns
The horn section is the alto voice of the brass instrument family. The tenor horn mainly plays the middle voices in band
music (brass and concert bands) and bridges the gap from trumpets to trombones by being 5th lower in pitch. The sound of
a tenor horn is quite bright sounding but mellower then a cornet due to the number of curves in the instrument and be
lower in pitch.
The French horn is a perfect 4th lower than the trumpet. This instrument is a large conical tube that is wrapped in a circle.
French horn has a full, warm, intense and velvety and is homogenous throughout the range apart from the lowest notes are
slightly mued.

Tenor Horn (http://www.normans.co.uk/c-73-tenor-horns.aspx)

(http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/431_1_.jpg)
Pitched in Eb
Also known as alto horn(in Germany) or Eb Horn
Thin and bright sounding,

French horn (http://www.normans.co.uk/c-10-french-horns.aspx)

(http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/34.jpg)

Is over 6 meters in length

Pitched in F, the horn has the largest range of any brass instrument of over 4 octaves.
Double horns have a fourth valve which diverts the air into the Bb tuning so allows the horn to
sound a fourth higher.
Conical bore so produces a big, warm sound

Baritone and Euphonium

Baritone (http://www.normans.co.uk/c-154-baritones.aspx)
(http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/337.jpg)
Pitched in Bb (an octave lower than the trumpet)
Mainly found in brass bands and some symphonic wind band music.
Produces a tone with the brightness of the trombone but due to the more curves its mellower at
the same time.

Euphonium (http://www.normans.co.uk/c-27-euphoniums.aspx)
(http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1795_1_1.jpg)

Pitched in Bb an octave lower than the trumpet.

Found in brass bands and wind bands with the occasional use in orchestras e.g. Mars from The
Planets composed by Hosts
Also known as a tenor tuba.
Conical bore
3 valve and 4 valve combinations can be played.

Trombones
Trombones are the only brass instruments not to use Valves. Instead the performer changes the pitch using the slide.
Extending the length of the slide by pushing it out gets a lower pitch.There are 7 positions on a tenor trombone.
Trombones produce a very bright direct sound being cylindrical in design and only having 2 curves they are very quick
responsive instruments. The performer memorises where the slide needs to be put for each note.

Tenor Trombone (http://www.normans.co.uk/c-158-bb-trombones.aspx)

(http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1234.jpg)
The most common type of trombone used.
Can have a extra bit of tubing called a valve section these trombones are called Bb/F trombones
Trombones come in 2 main sizes small or large bore. Small bores are mainly used for jazz and pop
music as they produce a very bright punchy sounding timbre. Large bore trombones are used for
orchestral settings and this allows greater projection and volume to be created.

Bass Trombones (http://www.normans.co.uk/c-157-bass-trombones.aspx)

(http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/313.jpg)
These trombones are pitched the same as tenor trombones but have a larger bore and a larger
bells
Most bass trombones have two triggers one in F and then usually one in D
The bass trombone produces a large bright sound in middle register and large round sound in low
register.

Tuba (http://www.normans.co.uk/c-41-tubas.aspx)
Tubas are the lowest instruments in the brass family. Tubas usually play the bass lines in the brass family. Tubas can be
found in many different ensembles in classical music. Even though they are the lowest of the brass family, when played by a
good tuba player they can be extremely romantic and full sound as well as nimble. With being a conical bore the tuba
provides a lovely rich full warm sound.
Tubas come in a range of different keys and this helps for the repertoire that is being played.
The most common tuba is the Eb tuba and is used in orchestras and wind bands; known as the Eb bass in brass bands.

Eb Tuba (http://www.normans.co.uk/c-41-tubas.aspx)
(http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/32.jpg)
The main tube without using any of valves is over 13 feet long.
Uses the largest mouthpiece of any brass instrument

I hope you have found this List of brass instruments useful. As you can imagine there is a large list of brass instruments and
each have different qualities and strength. If you require any help working out which brass instrument is best for you from
our range please contact our sales team by either calling 01283 535 333 option 1 or Sales@normans.co.uk
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StephenR (http://www.normans.co.uk/blog/author/stephenr/)
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College of Music with a BMus in tenor trombone performance. Away from Normans Stephen can be found playing
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THIAN 15/05/2015 AT 10:31 AM

It really helped me
Thanks
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NICKY 27/05/2015 AT 4:06 AM

this is really good:)
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CT 27/09/2015 AT 7:28 PM
Mars from The Planets composed by Hosts
by who??!
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KATIE 28/01/2016 AT 7:07 PM

What are you on about mars
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CHRIS TAYLOR 05/02/2016 AT 12:09 AM

Check out the video
https://uk.search.yahoo.com/search?fr=nectar-tb-v3&type=61465&p=holst%20planets%20suite
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The rst time the Eb Base comes into view is to the left of the Euphonium at 2.44.
Turn the sound up and get ready for a treat.
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MATT TES 09/02/2016 AT 7:03 AM

its actually composed by HOLST not hosts
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This helped me with my music assignment thanks lots
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