You might be familiar with the Irish uilleann pipes or the Scottish great highland bagpipe but there are also varieties of bagpipes coming from regions all around the Persian Gulf, Northern Africa, and Europe. Origin The roots of the bagpipes could be dug up to the ancient times. Because any herdsman had all the materials needed which are a reed pipe and sheep or goat skin, bagpipes might have been from a rustic instrument in various cultures. Modern bugles are made of copper or brass and are nearly exclusive to the military. These are pitched in B flat just like the trumpet. The difference is that bugles have a wider conical bore and makes a large sound fit for the outdoors. Introduction to the military It was first used as a military signaling agent on the 1750 s. Some are made in silver which gives it a sound that is brighter. Saxophone maintenance The usual sax consists of brass and leather. This indicates that it requires extreme care because brass can easily be dented and leather deteriorates fast if in the wrong environment. Moisture tends to build up in the horn when playing the sax. He brought in the instrument to Great Britain during his tour in 1843. The banjo gained its name as an accompaniment of United States music during the First World War. Four-string banjo There are three major types of four-string banjos plectrum banjo, tenor banjo, and cello banjo. The plectrum banjo is just like the regular banjo but it does not have a short drone string. Another type of tuba is the bass tuba that is smaller compared to the contrabass and pitched in E flat or F. Its pitch is a fourth higher than the contrabass tuba. The F tuba is the standard instrument of the orchestras in most of Europe. It is usually played by professionals in solo and to play in higher positions in the classical ensemble. These instruments are also commonly used for different music genres such as salsa, rock, swing, and jazz. The trombone in the 20th century In the fist half of the 20th century, the trombone remained popular and widely used in the orchestra through works of various prominent artists like Leonard Bernstein, William Walton, and Richard Strauss.