The range extends from the E below middle C to the second B♭ above it. It is built in the key of B♭, its music written a tone above the actual sound. The taper, coupled with the fairly deep, funnel-shaped mouthpiece, imparts a mellowness to the tone and a flexibility to the technique that quickly established the cornet in a leading position in brass and military bands, especially in the United States and England. The tube is conical except through the three valves, tapering gently to a narrow, detachable shank into which the brass mouthpiece is placed. One of the first makers was the Parisian Jean Asté, known as Halary, in 1828. Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.Ĭornet, valved brass musical instrument that evolved in the 1820s from the continental post horn ( cornet-de-poste, which is circular in shape like a small French horn).This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.
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