Brass instruments have been around in one form or another for thousands of years. They’ve played a part in historical military campaigns, religious ceremonies, and—of course—the development of music around the world. Dedicated to marching band players, jazz fanatics, classical music buffs, and music lovers everywhere, here are 12 facts about brass instruments:
1. THEY’RE SOMETIMES CALLED LABROSONES, MEANING “LIP-VIBRATED INSTRUMENTS.”
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All brass instruments produce sound through the vibration of the player’s lips. Musicians alter their pitch by vibrating their lips at different speeds into the instrument