| The
Trumbone consists of a long cylindrical
tube bent upon itself twice, ending in a bell-shaped mouth. The trombone
uses a U-shaped slide, rather than valves, to regulate pitch. |
Standing
at 6 feet tall, the Double Bass is the
largest bowed stringed instrument in the modern orchestra. It has
a deep range beginning about three octaves below middle C. |
Tubas
are valved to regulate pitch and come in several sizes and shapes.Tubas
are commonly used in both orchestras and bands
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