Members kr236rk Posted August 11, 2009 Members Share Posted August 11, 2009 hi, i know nothing about horns or trumpets - have an ornamental horn - bought for a sound effect, but i notice although the horn has a mouth-piece, it does not seem to contain a reed (the mouthpiece is separate but fixed (at the moment). i haven't blown the horn yet because it is filthy with dust and debris - needs a good clean - but presumably any brass-type instrument needs a reed to sound? advice appreciated thanks Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 11, 2009 Members Share Posted August 11, 2009 On a brass horn, the reed is replaced by your lips. The mouthpiece holds the lips so that when blown, they buzz and the horn produces a sound. You are right about cleaning that before playing it. Some old, unloved horns can make you ill with the crap in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kr236rk Posted August 11, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 11, 2009 On a brass horn, the reed is replaced by your lips. The mouthpiece holds the lips so that when blown, they buzz and the horn produces a sound. You are right about cleaning that before playing it. Some old, unloved horns can make you ill with the crap in them. many thanks - need a feather duster or something for this one - but it's solid brass, i am impressed: hope i can blow a note on it :-o lol Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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