The Montessori children have been exploring the science of sound this week. They learned that sound travels in waves by dropping a stone into a bowl of water. They learned that sounds are caused by vibrations using a tuning fork to see and feel its vibrations. Now we are investigating how musical instruments make sounds and even change pitches with the Montessori Bells as well as the violin, flute, clarinet, and the brass instruments. We are also wondering how Mozart, Beethoven, and the Beetles wrote music!
Mr. Broome brought his euphonium (tenor tuba), trombone, and trumpet to school Thursday.
He showed us how the mouthpiece works. He needs to buzz his lips to make the sound. It takes practice!
The trumpet is smaller and plays higher notes. It is loud!
The trumpet has valves that change the pitch.
The trombone has a slide to lengthen the tube and change its pitch. We liked hearing it slide!
Tubas have very long tubes that curve. They also have valves. They can play very low notes!
All of the brass instruments have a bell. Tubas are biggest!
Mr. Broome played "Jingle Bells" and we sang along!
It takes practice to play an instrument well--just like writing, reading, skiing, or riding a bike!
Thanks, Mr. Broome! Now we all want a trumpet for Christmas!
You can join Mr. Broome and about 100 tuba and euphonium players at The Kennedy Center Millenium Stage for "Tuba Christmas" on December 18 at 6 PM.
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