brass instruments in the renaissance by brieann nathan and haydn
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Brass instruments in the Renaissance
By Brieann Nathan and Haydn
History of the natural Trumpet
• They date back to the 2nd millennium BC in Egypt
• They only made one or two notes
• Most had a straight barrel that was 2 ft.
Other facts about the Natural Trumpet
• With the natural trumpet the playing tube cannot be altered
• Modern European trumpets were made of wood or metal
• The natural trumpet was used in war
• Another name for the natural trumpet is the valve less trumpet
Other Facts about the Natural Trumpet
• They were s-shaped with bell ends for easier portability
Sackbut
History of Sackbut
• The sackbut is the ancestor of the modern day trombone.
• There weren’t very many musicians using the trombone, but one known musician was Erhardus Borussus of Dresden.
History of Sackbut Continued
• The sackbut was rarely used, but when it was it was for royalty, militaries, and operas.
• Some people believe that the trombone evolved from the trumpet.
Other Facts
• The very versatile sackbut varies very little from the present-day trombone.
• Some differences include a smaller mouthpiece and funnel end.
• It can be made out of either brass or wood.
The Cornett or Cornetto
The Cornett or cornetto history
• Usually made of ivory or wood
• Holes like that of a recorder
• Made by cutting apart two pieces and holowing each one out then regluing them.
• takes lots of practice to play
• Often curved and leather is applied to seal any weak places in the wood
Corrnet and Cornetto History Continued
• When correctly played from a distance sounds like a human voice.
• Often used in haromy with the sacbut
• Plays a C or D Major