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Brass Instrument guidlines?
Hello, I've composed several pieces before. Mostly for piano, and string quartet. However, I've recently been asked to write a piece for a small town's centennial celebration (I don't live there, but I do have close family there).
So, I thought that I would go out of my zone, and try to incorporate a brass section in this peace (I was going to try to use it as counterpoint for the string section). It wouldn't be anything too big, just 1 (maybe 2) trumpet and a tuba.
But because I've never touched brass in my life (both composing and preforming), I know nothing about it. Thus, I'm looking for information that I can learn about brass. Anything from what their ranges are, to what techniques they specialize in.
I appreciate any help you give me, and apologize if this is in the wrong section.
Thank You
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