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Discover the highest instrument in the brass section, the trumpet. Read about composing for the instrument, listen to extracts by composers including Stravinsky and Mahler, and watch Philharmonia trumpeters demonstrating various techniques; from playing with a mute, to playing 'rips'.
In this film you'll learn about vibrato on the trumpet.
A technique that is used sparingly within an orchestra, can be achieved several ways on the trumpet. In this film you will see examples of the different types of vibrato and how to achieve them. You will also be shown other genres that are more appropriate for specific types of vibrato and playing styles.
