In tune with Brass!

What are the 4 main Brass instruments? (Check the 4 that apply)

• clarinet, flute, saxophone trumpet
• trumpet, trombone, saxophone, flute
• trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba

Most Brass instruments have these 4 parts

• mouthpiece, tubes, handle, bell
• mouthpiece, tubes, strings, bell
• mouthpiece, tubes, valves/slides, bell

What is the purpose of the valves/slide/keys of brass instruments?

The French horn was originally used for what?

What hand do you use to control the pitch of a French Horn?

• Left
• Right

The Trombone is the newest modern brass instrument

• True
• False

What do you use to change pitch on a trombone?

Which instrument is the biggest of the brass instruments and plays the lowest notes?

• Trumpet
• French Horn
• Tuba
• Trombone

Which is the smallest of the brass family and plays the highest notes?

• Tuba
• Clarinet
• Trumpet
• French horn

What is the purpose of the mute?

• to change the tone quality of the sound
• to use as an arm rest for the player
• to throw at the audience when they're being rude