Brass instruments in the Renaissance

1. Brass instruments in the Renaissance By Brieann Nathan and Haydn

2. 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.

3. 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

4. Other Facts about the Natural Trumpet • They were s-shaped with bell ends for easier portability

5. Sackbut

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. The Cornett or Cornetto

10. 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

11. 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

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