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Trumpet- The trumpet has three keys called valves, The valves need to be oiled at least every other day. The trumpet can be a low or high pitched instrument. The trumpets sound comes out of the bell.

Tuba- The tuba is the biggest of all the brass instruments, The tuba can have three or four valves. The valves should also be oiled every other day. The Tuba is the lowest toned instrument in our band.

Baritone- The baritone is like the tuba's little brother. The baritone is the second lowest instrument in our band. The baritone has three or four valves, which should be oiled every other day.

Trombone- The trombone   is part of the low brass section. The trombone does not need to be oiled either, its slide only needs to be greased as needed. The trombone does not have keys but they use there slide as positions.

 

French Horn- The French Horn makes the most unique beautiful sound. The French Horn also needs to be oiled as needed. The French horn is originally from France, and was brought to North America.