What gives the trumpet its clarion ring and the tuba its gut shaking oom-pah-pah?
Teacher Al Cannon describes how sound is made in the brass family of instruments — from the air in the lungs of the musician, to the lips buzzing in the mouthpiece, to the bell of the instrument.
Watch the TedEd video below to learn more about brass instruments and see the entire lesson on Ted-Ed's website.
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