CLARINET Single-reed woodwind instrument with cylindrical tube developed c. 1690 by J. C. Denner of Nuremberg, who, by adding 2 keys to the chalumeau, increasedthat instruments range by over 2 octaves. more info...
(Italian Flauto, French Flûte, German Flöte). Wind instrument of ancient origin formerly made of wood but now of silver and other metals. more info...
The saxophone is most often associated with jazz, even though every now and then you'll find one in an orchestra. Charlie Parker was a famous jazz saxophonist. more info...
When played full blast, the TRUMPET makes a bold, bright, exciting sound that can be heard over the entire orchestra. In the orchestra, the standard trumpet is most often used. more info...
The leader of the brass section is the French horn. But when it was first made nobody used it indoors because it sound harsh. In France the nobility used the horn during hunts and made up special codes to signal each other. more info...
The trombone originated around the year 1400, as an improvement on the trumpet. Back then, trumpets didn't have valves, so changing their pitch with a trombone slide was a big improvement. more info...
The Conn American-style euphonium fits very well into the range of measurements of the other traditional-style euphoniums, yet this instrument is more often called "baritone" than "euphonium." The Conn line is interesting in this regard. more info...
Tuba is the general name for several musical instruments which are the newest additions to the brass family. Tubas are the largest instruments in the brass family and also have the lowest pitch. more info...
Percussion instruments come in all shapes and sizes. From the tubular bells to the timpani to the drum kit, Seb Rochford and David Hockings take you on a tour of their instruments. more info...
