Brass instruments in the Renaissance

By Brieann Nathan and Haydn

History of the natural Trumpet

• They date back to the 2nd millennium BC in Egypt

• They only made one or two notes

• Most had a straight barrel that was 2 ft.

Other facts about the Natural Trumpet

• With the natural trumpet the playing tube cannot be altered

• Modern European trumpets were made of wood or metal

• The natural trumpet was used in war

• Another name for the natural trumpet is the valve less trumpet

Other Facts about the Natural Trumpet

• They were s-shaped with bell ends for easier portability

Sackbut

History of Sackbut

• The sackbut is the ancestor of the modern day trombone.

• There weren’t very many musicians using the trombone, but one known musician was Erhardus Borussus of Dresden.

History of Sackbut Continued

• The sackbut was rarely used, but when it was it was for royalty, militaries, and operas.

• Some people believe that the trombone evolved from the trumpet.

Other Facts

• The very versatile sackbut varies very little from the present-day trombone.

• Some differences include a smaller mouthpiece and funnel end.

• It can be made out of either brass or wood.

The Cornett or Cornetto

The Cornett or cornetto history

• Usually made of ivory or wood

• Holes like that of a recorder

• Made by cutting apart two pieces and holowing each one out then regluing them.

• takes lots of practice to play

• Often curved and leather is applied to seal any weak places in the wood

Corrnet and Cornetto History Continued

• When correctly played from a distance sounds like a human voice.

• Often used in haromy with the sacbut

• Plays a C or D Major