Brass instruments in order of pitch

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

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

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

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?

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?

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...

Which Saxophone is best for jazz?

Which Saxophone is best for jazz?

Where there are undoubtedly many different types of Saxophone to choose from achieving so many different tones, which Saxophone is the best for jazz?

How to play Euphonium for beginners

How to play Euphonium for beginners

A sweet sounding, relatively small brass instrument, originally introduced in 1843 under the guise of ‘Euphonion’, the Euphonium is a particularly popular choice for many brass enthusiasts.

The history of the Cimbasso

The history of the Cimbasso

Now a cornerstone instrument in many orchestral Tuba players’ arsenals, the Cimbasso has been shrouded in mystery since it's humble beginnings 136 years ago. Here, we explore the fascinating history...

An exciting two weeks at the factory

An exciting two weeks at the factory

Here at Wessex Tubas, we take the utmost care in everything we put our name to – ensuring every instrument under the Wessex brand is personally inspected and play tested...