Baritone

 

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The Baritone is a brass instrument and an essential part of a band.  It has a cup-shaped mouthpiece and three valves.  It is very similar sounding to the trombone and is part of the lower Brass section.  Other similar instruments to the trombone are the Euphonium, a bigger Baritone with four valves instead of three and narrower bell.  There is also the Tenor Horn which is has three valves and is similar to the cornet but is played resting on the shoulder of the musician. 

   

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