Historically the cornet was the quintessential jazz instrument but over a century of its evolution other instruments have also become part of the regular jazz armamentarium. These include common ones ...

Metal, rock and punk bands are typically composed of a vocalist, drummer, bassist and one or two guitarists, but many acts have differentiated themselves from the crowd by including something ...

There are 8 million stories in the naked city – and at least two dozen glockenspiels. The tinkling tones of more than 20 glockenspiels drifted over Central Park‘s East Meadow in one of nearly 900 ...

Few contest that a centuries-old violin will be more coveted than its newer counterparts, assuming it was well-made to begin with. That’s how luthiers like Stradivari and Guarneri have become ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A unique performance Saturday at Independence Mall. A group of musicians played some unusual instruments, in an effort to break a world record. Tia Sadler was out enjoying the ...

When school marching band becomes just a memory for a former trombone player, where does the once-loved instrument end up? Where does a musician’s trumpet go when its valves are damaged beyond repair?

From trumpets to tubas, brass instruments are powered by buzzing lips! Dr. Rob and the Crew reveal how vibrations become sound, why bells flare, and how valves and slides change pitch. With balloon ...

A lively Lizzo performance called attention to historical instruments constructed out of crystal, but crystal isn’t the only odd material for making music. Sam Walters is the associate editor at ...

Largemouth Brass Band, an eight-person ensemble of classically trained music educators, aim to teach listeners just how fun brass instruments can be. Bold, loud and lively, the band hopes to make ...

WEBVTT ED: THEY CALL ON ONE PARTICULAR LOCAL COMPANY WHEN THEY WNT TO PLAY SOME OF THE WORLD BEST BRASS INSTRUMENTS. MARIA: THEY HAVE EARNED THE RIGHT TO TO THEIR OWN HORN -- TOOT THEIR OWN HORN.