The Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, and Tuba are the three low brass instruments we teach.
Trombone
The Trombone is a medium-large brass instrument that makes the sound with the buzz of the lips in a much larger mouthpiece than the trumpet.Instead of valves to press down, the trombone has a slide to extend to assist in changing the notes from one to another. The buzz of the lips combined with the movement of the slide is what determines high or low. While it appears large, it is not bulky or difficult to handle. With only a few weeks of practice, it becomes easy to put together and hold.
A beginning trombone student needs:
Baritone or Euphonium
The baritone is a medium sized brass instrument that makes the sound in exactly the same way as the trumpet except bigger. Baritones come in two different configurations: ‘upright’ and ‘bell front’. This difference is only in appearance. They are essentially the same.
A beginning baritone/euphonium student needs:
Tuba
The tuba is the largest of the brass instruments. The way the sound is produced is exactly the same as the trumpet. The only practical difference is that the tuba is much, much larger. Because of its size, it can be difficult to obtain a tuba for band class. If a student wants to play tuba but is unable to acquire one, it is recommended that they begin on baritone/euphonium with the prospect of growing into a larger instrument at a later time.
A beginning tuba student needs:
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