The length of a brass instrument’s tubing determines its pitch, with longer tubing producing lower notes. However, while the length of the instrument’s tubing establishes the fundamental harmonic series, and lip vibrations further affect pitch. In particular, the frequency of vibration, or embouchure, can drive a specific overtone or note out of the available harmonic series.
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