Trompone is the Italian for sackbut and this is most probably the basis of the word trombone. At first, there were four types of trombones soprano, bass, tenor, and alto. At some period in the 19th century, trombones were constructed with valves similar to most brass instruments but this was short lived. Playing the piccolo It is much easier to play the piccolo if you learn to play the flute first given that both share the same qualities. Next, decide on which piccolo is best for the event you will be using it and fits your aptitude level and gather all the necessary accessories. You could also have private lessons on how to play the piccolo or you could learn without professional help. Fretting generally gives limitations on the playing range because it is impossible to produce the sound of the fretted notes at one time. There are times that the player has to cut a note by releasing a key just before it completes its full sound. There are also instances wherein the player has to omit a note but this is quite rare. Wood harmonicas may cost less and have a warmer sound but these are sensitive to moisture while metal harmonicas have higher integrity but are expensive and have more probability of corrosion. Plastic harmonicas are very easy to maintain and play but these can crack faster than others. You should also know what music genre you would like to play. The music desk provides support for the score. The casing is the overall wooden body that covers the instrument and the keyboard consists of the keys which plucks the strings when pressed. Differentiating the harpsichord from the piano Unlike the piano, the notes in the harpsichord should be played one by one which makes it an instrument subtler than the piano. Flamenco playing is best with nylon string guitars made with Spanish cypress which are thinner than the classical guitar. Acoustic guitar care The best way to keep the acoustic guitar from accumulating dirt is using a case for storage protection but you could also use a cover. Choose a guitar cover that is easy to take off and put on and has a fabric material.