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Brass instruments in order of pitch
If you’re just embarking on your brass instrument journey - deciding which one is right for you or wondering whether you should switch to learning a different one - you...
What marching band teaches you
Joining a concert or marching band - either whilst at school or as a professional adult - is so much more than simply playing music, and can teach you all...
Brass band music for schools
Choosing the perfect brass band music for schools can be tricky, especially with so much choice from some of the greatest composers and musicians the world has ever seen. So,...
Members of the brass family
Contrary to popular belief, the term brass family doesn’t refer to every instrument in the brass section of an orchestra or band. It actually refers to a specific group of...
Who Created The Sackbut?
Possibly the most mysterious of all the brass origin stories, the question of who created the Sackbut is one of the hardest to answer… but why?
Why are musical instruments important?
Learning to play a musical instrument is something we’re encouraged to do in school by our teachers or by our parents, but is something which can hugely benefit us as...