pBuzz plastic extendable starter instrument

Introducing the pBuzz plastic extendable starter instrument

Originating from the same family as the pBone and the pTrumpet, the pBuzz is an exciting and easy new way to explore brass playing. Through its extendable slide, you can alter the pitch by moving the bell over a range of 6 notes. Each note is marked prominently as a colour, number and notation to further the understanding of pitch and fluctuating length. This plastic instrument offers a realistic experience of using a proper 'brass' mouthpiece and is easy to play for those who cannot read music. It would make a fantastic addition to any classroom and is suitable for children of all ages. If you're interested in buying a bundle of pBuzzes, do check out our 15 pack!

Step-by-step how to play

BUZZ

Position the mouthpiece in the middle of your lips and then create a small hole with your lips whilst blowing out air. Gradually make the hole smaller as you blow to create a 'buzz'.

SLIDE

The moveable slide allows you to play six different notes: F, G, A, B, Bb, C (or 1-6).

MAKING A NOTE

Slide the bell towards you (make the instrument smaller) to create a high note, or slide it away from you (make the instrument longer) to create a lower note.

Easy maintenance

It is also very easy to keep clean and maintain; you only need to use warm water and traditional slide creams or oils. This no-fuss maintenance style makes these trumpets ideal not only for beginners, but also group classes and school music sessions.

Award winning

The quality of this manufacturer's products are recognised across the industry, which has led to these plastic instruments becoming multi-award winners. This pBuzz is the latest instrument in the collection to pick up an award.

Essential tools for education

pInstruments were developed to foster a love of music in younger students, giving them lightweight and accessible instruments to learn on at cheap prices and – crucially - of virtually unbreakable construction. Designed by a team of UK-based musicians and engineers, this plastic trombone led the way for a series of high-quality, durable, and affordable pInstruments, trusted by scores of general music teachers.

pInstruments and the environment

pInstruments are serious about making music fun and accessible for all, but are also conscious and considerate of how their processes can affect the environment. Working hard to reduce their environmental impact, pInstruments can proudly announce they are completely carbon neutral - but that is not all.

Here is how pInstruments consider the "3 Rs" during all of their processes to further reduce their environmental impact.

REDUCE

• All instruments are made using ABS plastic, consuming fewer resources than the manufacture of traditional brass instruments.
• Every time pInstruments make an instrument out of plastic rather than brass, the amount of CO2 produced is reduced considerably.
• pInstruments is the first instrument manufacturer to offer only carbon-neutral musical instruments independently assessed by Carbon Footprint, the UK’s leading validator of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and carbon emissions (CO2e).

REUSE

• The beauty of ABS is that any excess materials left over from the process can simply be melted down and re-used!
• pInstruments are virtually indestructible, but in the case of a broken instrument, they can provide many replacement parts.
• If you have an instrument you are no longer using, you can always pass it onto a friend! This reduces waste, and provides the added bonus of sharing and encouraging music making with others.

RECYCLE

• pInstruments are recyclable under group 7, and can be recycled at certain central locations or by recycling specialists.
• Contact your local recycling centre for advice.