January 7th, INTRO

January 7th:
Getting Started

​What makes an instrument a "Brass Instrument?"

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​What do these all have in common?

​Mouthpieces!

Circular opening that is enclosed by a rim.

Leads to the instrument via a semi-spherical or conical cavity called the cup, then a rod called the shank.

On all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player's vibrating lips (embouchure)

​Now... Let's start buzzing!

Let's simplify...

​0, 2, 1, 12, 23, 13, 123

Labeling

Label the valves on the trumpet!

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

2

1

3

Multiple Choice

What sound should you make to form a beginning embouchure?

• "Yum"

• "Eep"

• "Em"

• "Oo"