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Leadpipe

The leadpipe is a musical instrument. Learn how it makes its sound and explore related instruments.

From Wikipedia

In a brass instrument, a leadpipe or mouthpipe is the pipe or tube into which the mouthpiece is placed.

For example, on the illustration of a trombone, the leadpipe would be between #3 and #4, the mouthpiece and the slide lock ring. In the illustration of a French horn, the leadpipe is #2.

Frequently asked questions

What does a leadpipe sound like?

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