What an achievement! You have overcome obstacles and the initial difficulty of handling a trumpet. You have now reached the intermediate stage of trumpet playing. To get to this stage is part of your quest to become the best trumpet player you can possibly be. A big help in this quest is an intermediate trumpet …
A pocket trumpet, as assumed by the name, is essentially a compact Bb trumpet with all of the functions of a regular trumpet.Unlike the name, they cannot fit into a pocket. The tubing is just wound differently to create a smaller sized trumpet, ideal for traveling and storage. Due to their size, they are not …
Are you a serious trumpet player? You have risen through the ranks of beginner trumpeters and intermediate trumpeters. Now you have reached the heights of a professional standard. The correct trumpet should include top-quality craftsmanship to ensure the trumpet gets the best out of your ability.It is worth taking time to research your instruments before committing …
Even the least musically aware person will be aware of what a trumpet looks like at fifty paces. The small and compact tubing, adorned with keys and coming in a traditional golden bronze or maybe, on more rare occasions, a silver casing. When it comes to playing jazz or orchestral music, no collection of musicians …
The best thing you can do for your trumpet (or any instrument for that matter) is to buy a quality case to keep it safe when not in use.A trumpet left out is more vulnerable to oxidization, denting, build-ups of residue, tarnishing, and flat out breakages.If your trumpet is exposed to all these dangers even …
The trumpet is a beautiful and unique-sounding instrument that can add a lot to the overall sound of an orchestra or band. If you’re a beginner and you’re just getting started, you’ll have been told that you need a good mouthpiece.More experienced players, if you pay close attention, will switch the mouthpiece of their trumpet …
The trumpet is one of the most popular and recognizable instruments in an orchestra or a jazz ensemble, with a resonant bell in the top, a complex network of brass valves and three keys, even someone with very little experience in music will know intimately the shape and tone of the trumpet.But one crucial factor …
Commonly used when warming up or in situations where playing at full volume might not be appropriate, trumpet mutes can be inserted into the trumpet bell in order to create a softer sound, or they can be used to change the tone quality and tonality entirely. Any experienced trumpet player will know the pitfalls of practicing …
The Best Juice for Your Golden GooseAn instrument is only as good as your maintenance routines, and trumpets are no exception. Even a professional-grade trumpet will fall quickly into disrepair if not properly cared for. It’s not all jazz and swing and cocktail parties. A trumpet needs love, but more than that, a trumpet needs …
