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Welcome to the brass    This family needs no fanfare! Brass intruments can fit in anywhere: orchestras, brass bands, big bands, pop groups - you name it. The brass family adds a huge amount of power to the orchestral sound. Listen to the brass  in Britten's War Requiem    Trumpet The highest brass instrument, often used for dramatic effect. French Horn The sophisticated grandchild of the hunting horn. Trombone Ever played the penny whistle? Well, you've got the basic idea . . . Tuba Very big, very low, very heavy. Sometimes it even gets to play a tune. All pictures are copyrighted - picture credits     Flute Trumpet Oboe French Horn Clarinet Trombone Bassoon Tuba     Violin Tuned Viola Untuned Cello Timpani Double Bass   Harp   LEARN AN INSTRUMENT Which instrument, which age, finding teachers, buying guide and the perils of practice   Get help Listening

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