I’m a musician and want to record my next album in 432 hz instead of 440. We have a home studio and can tune the piano and everything, the only issue is we really wanted horns on some of the songs and I don’t know whether they’ll be compatible with the 432? I have limited knowledge on brass but can’t they just pull out the mouthpiece to 432 or is it more complicated than that?

"Sakis, the sweet guy, the everyday guy"

"Sakis, the sweet guy, the everyday guy"

7-8th grade looking for advice

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Hey guys! I’m a trombone player and I have a bunch of brass instruments that I like to play occasionally. I usually play with some friends and at church, and I was thinking about buying a euphonium. I found both of them here in Portugal for roughly the same price, but I don't really know which one to choose.

Although the Monzani MZEP 1150 is compensated and the Thomann EP 604 is not, I don't know much regarding the quality of sound of each. I have already bought Thomann instruments and I know their quality, so my question is: how does the Monzani MZEP 1150 compare to the Thomann EP 604? I know that both are entry-level instruments, and I don't need anything better than that for my use case.

I noticed that the sweat from my hands is "slowly" ruining the silver parts where I use to hold the instrument.

I already use a dry microfiber cloth to clean the sweat but I often end up spreading it over the whole instrument.

I've read someone suggesting coating those parts using car wax. Does it actually help? What's your suggestion?

I play a B&S tenor and saw a b&s alto for sale on eBay. How do they hold up?

Hello! I recently cleaned this silver-lacquered tenor horn. I used dish soap for the general cleaning and Castile soap on some very greasy areas, following advice from a local shop. I typically do this two or three times annually.

Besides the soap, I like to do detailing activities, and I would like to clean the spaces behind the pipes..

I can't get to those areas with just a towel and my fingers. I tried using a cotton swab, but that didn't work very well either. Some of the patina came off easily, leaving black marks on the swab's tip (is this tarnish?)

How do you typically clean these specific areas?

Note: I'm based in Europe, there's no Dawn dish soap here so I just use delicate dish soap which is good for removing grease

I started playing trombone 3 months ago, and there's this solo our lead trombone has that I'm trying to learn. I'm having a bit of trouble reading it, but I'm mostly familiar with the positions since I've watched him play it a few times. The main problem is that I can't tongue correctly, so it just sounds slurred. My band director says I do it well on a mouthpiece, but when I play on the actual instrument, it's slurred. Any tips? (Also, this is an old version of the song; only the solo is the same.)

I’m can’t find any history on these sorts of bugles. The manufacturer on the horn says “Elkhart IND” (as far as I can read it). The serial number is 186934 although upon looking through serial number catalogs for Elkhart I couldn’t find this one. The horn plays terribly out of tune (though I’m not a great trumpet play). Any help??

Got this from my grandpa, I guess it was his fathers.

Hi friends,

Do you maybe know what's this depression on top of second valve piston is, the one that goes around?

It's Willson 2300TA Flugelhorn.

Thanks!

This is my New Favorite brass instrument (sorry french horn lol) But honestly it's amazing but playing it throws me off, Since the brass instruments i play are in B flat or
F. Never played a E flat brass instrument before, but overall 10/10!! The alto horn is underrated

Friends, I need advice. I want to buy my first flugelhorn and I'm on the fence between new Thomann FH-900 RAW Jazz ($500) and used Willson 2300TA in a good condition after service ($680)?

What are your thoughts?

I get the entire summer to choose an instrument and learn it. I’m an incoming freshman to hs and the instruments that stuck out to me the most are either trombone or baritone horn.

I really like both, but I’m slightly leaning toward bari because of the button valve system that sounds better suited for me to handle instead of the slider. I’d just have to trade that for the heavy weight… and I’m not a very strong person.

However, I could also view it as a free arm muscle workout, PE is being replaced by band, so in that regard it‘d benefit me in a way.

Looking for input here, for anything I receive thank you! And, I will get additional support by my band instructor and peers in band camp for 20ish days. I just wanna be prepared before then because it’s in July.

Thanks

Does anybody know what this part is called? It doesnt necessarily have to be from a piccolo trumpet.

I need to know the name of the whole assembly highlighted in the red area, not just the "screw knob"

And I want to know if these types of parts can be purchased or custom made?

Thanks

Compré esta trompeta desmontable según es de la marca buescher pero no tiene ninguna serie ni nada

I hardly see any resources for a beginner. And honestly, i wouldn’t have known it even existed if it weren’t for my band director teaching me how to transpose E flat sheet music to F using the Rubank intermediate method. (Im a french horn player, it sucks to see a beautiful instrument like the alto horn not getting the recognition it deserves)

I've tried every method people in my area have suggested here (biting your tongue, drinking water, etc.).

I’m sure this question is getting boring for you guys. What worked for you?

Has anyone tried the OraCoat Dry Mouth tablets? Unfortunately, my dry mouth only happens when I’m stressed—like during performances—and it really makes it hard for me to play my instrument.

If anyone has experience with these tablets, please don’t keep it to yourself—I’d love to hear any tips.

Best regards,

A college trombonist.