I've been playing trumpet for three and a half years and the used trumpet I originally purchased is beginning to have aspects that impede my playing. I'm in the jazz band at my high school and am the only trumpet player with a brass trumpet. What would you suggest for a second trumpet?
Trumpet Purchase?
So what's wrong with a brass trumpet? Seriously though. If you are the only one with a brass trumpet (can I assume the other trumpet players have silver ones?), you stand out instead of just being part of the crowd. So unless your teacher has suggested a different one, stay with brass.
If you already have a trumpet that you bought used, you may want to "upgrade" and consider buying a new trumpet. Will this purchase be to add to your collection, or are you replacing the old one?
My son (age 9) just started trumpet in school, so we bought him a Yamaha student trumpet. We decided to get the 'premium' model offered by the dealer, and it was still only $500. The deal included the case, a small bottle of valve oil, a cleaning cloth, and a music stand.
This is the way to go.
Reply:There is nothing wrong with a brass trumpet. Silver trumpets, in my opinion are overrated. I have a Pro horn, its brass, I love it. There is nothing at all wrong with playing a brass trumpet. I would look at a King Silver Flair or a Conn 23B or if you want to spend the money a 52B.
Reply:the Yamaha student models are very good, I wouldn't reccomend any particular brand, as it all depends on your own playing and preferences, but the best thing you could do would be to go into a music shop with your favorite mouthpiece, and try out a few trumpets, see which one feels best for you,
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Sunday, April 26, 2009
Flute to trumpet transition?
I have played the flute for nine years and the piccolo for one. I love woodwind instruments, but to grow more as a musician (and for fun!) I would like to learn trumpet. I have several questions. Will learning trumpet somehow ruin/taint my flute embouchure (lips)? How long will it take me to get good at it? I will be getting help with blowing into the instrument in the beginning and then try to learn fingerings independently over the summer (before college starts again in the fall)... can I learn the fingerings and everything alone?
Oh, one more thing... I am in four school bands, and I would like to probably continue playing flute/piccolo in three of them and trumpet in one next year... will it be tough going back-and-forth between the instruments?
Flute to trumpet transition?
You shouldn't have any problems. Many flautists end up taking up a brass instrument as well because the embouchure and breath support required are about the same. But since you also play piccolo, I'm going to recommend never playing the tuba; that can really mess up your embouchure. Not for flute, though, just piccolo. Don't get the logic behind it (I think it might have something to do with how sloppy the embouchure is), but after playing tuba for a while, it just dies.
Since you can already read notes, I'm sure that picking up the fingerings and such should be fairly easy for you. I'd never played a wind instrument before flute and yet taught myself the Bb scale pretty much overnight. Fingerings are the easy part.
I've never gone back and forth between two wind instruments, but I have for percussion and flute. It wasn't that hard, but then again, I didn't have two sets of fingerings and embouchures and such to remember. However, many of my musical friends do it with ease and will even change instruments in the middle of a concert, sometimes even in the middle of a song.
Reply:good that u are learnig boath in marching band trumpts are a +. also it wont mess up your embousher. what i sugest is that if u play trumpet for 1 hour play the flute for 10-15 min. so u wont forget
Oh, one more thing... I am in four school bands, and I would like to probably continue playing flute/piccolo in three of them and trumpet in one next year... will it be tough going back-and-forth between the instruments?
Flute to trumpet transition?
You shouldn't have any problems. Many flautists end up taking up a brass instrument as well because the embouchure and breath support required are about the same. But since you also play piccolo, I'm going to recommend never playing the tuba; that can really mess up your embouchure. Not for flute, though, just piccolo. Don't get the logic behind it (I think it might have something to do with how sloppy the embouchure is), but after playing tuba for a while, it just dies.
Since you can already read notes, I'm sure that picking up the fingerings and such should be fairly easy for you. I'd never played a wind instrument before flute and yet taught myself the Bb scale pretty much overnight. Fingerings are the easy part.
I've never gone back and forth between two wind instruments, but I have for percussion and flute. It wasn't that hard, but then again, I didn't have two sets of fingerings and embouchures and such to remember. However, many of my musical friends do it with ease and will even change instruments in the middle of a concert, sometimes even in the middle of a song.
Reply:good that u are learnig boath in marching band trumpts are a +. also it wont mess up your embousher. what i sugest is that if u play trumpet for 1 hour play the flute for 10-15 min. so u wont forget
Trumpet Finger Button Question?
Hello, I need a trumpet Finger Button for my Yahama YTR-2335 trumpet. Will Bach finger buttons work well with my trumet?
Trumpet Finger Button Question?
I would not bet on it... It seems like every brand of trumpet uses different keys. If I were you, I would look for some Yamaha keys. If there is anything wrong with them you could always contact Yamaha. After all, if the Yamaha keys don't work on a Yamaha trumpet.... What's next?
Reply:There is a good chance that the diameter of the hole on the top of the stem is of a different size than the diameter of the threads. In others words they won't fit. Mixing brands is never a good idea. Try these: http://www.thebandroom.biz/01_item_actio...
Reply:Are you talking about the pearl/plastic or the whole button?
Reply:Yes, I believe so. Most finger buttons are made compatable for most series of trumpets. If i were you, I would go ahead and use the Bach keys. They will screw on just the way Yamaha finger keys do.
happy practicing,
John
Trumpet Finger Button Question?
I would not bet on it... It seems like every brand of trumpet uses different keys. If I were you, I would look for some Yamaha keys. If there is anything wrong with them you could always contact Yamaha. After all, if the Yamaha keys don't work on a Yamaha trumpet.... What's next?
Reply:There is a good chance that the diameter of the hole on the top of the stem is of a different size than the diameter of the threads. In others words they won't fit. Mixing brands is never a good idea. Try these: http://www.thebandroom.biz/01_item_actio...
Reply:Are you talking about the pearl/plastic or the whole button?
Reply:Yes, I believe so. Most finger buttons are made compatable for most series of trumpets. If i were you, I would go ahead and use the Bach keys. They will screw on just the way Yamaha finger keys do.
happy practicing,
John
Trumpet information?
i need some info on the trumpet for my science assignment
. what is the frequency of a trumpet
. define pitch
. how do you change the pitch
. how do increase the loudness
Trumpet information?
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hba...
Here's a website with all the info you need, but here is the estimated frequency of a low C
238.4 Hz
. what is the frequency of a trumpet
. define pitch
. how do you change the pitch
. how do increase the loudness
Trumpet information?
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hba...
Here's a website with all the info you need, but here is the estimated frequency of a low C
238.4 Hz
Good Jazz Trumpet?
I have been playing trumpet for a couple of years and I need to get a new better trumpet then my Conn. I am joining a jazz group and would like to know of a good jazz trumpet. Nothing more than 600$.
Good Jazz Trumpet?
Look no further: If you have a private trumpet teacher, ask if he can hook you up with a second hand Bach Stadivarious. I'm sure you could also find a second hand at a local music store. Bach Stradivarious are the best series of trumpets ever created for any genre of music, hands down! You CANNOT go wrong. I play one too. I bought mine second hand for $600 (what a coincidence!) from a friend and I use it for professional gigs. Any second hand Bach Stradivarious plays like it's brand-new (ask anyone!). These trumpets NEVER lose their beautiful sound or their value. If you can find one, it will be the best investment you will ever make.
Email me back if you have anymore ?'s.
Reply:What's wrong with playing a Conn? I have one and love it. I have picked up some horns on ebay for good prices, look at listing that show pictures of the valves, look for horns that have no corosion on the pistons and have no dents, scratches aren't that big of a deal as they don't effect the sound. Check out Holtons and Conns, they should be in that price range along with Bachs but I think you can do a lot better than a strad. They are not the best horns that have ever been invented. Has the previous answerer ever heard of brands like Martin or Schilke, the best custom horns in the world????
Anyway, you can probably find a good used horn on ebay, good luck.
Reply:I don't know
Reply:Bach
Reply:At $600, I think you're basically hoping to find a good horn in the used markets - pawn shops, trade-ins, etc. If you don't mind minor blemishes/wear, and perhaps some reconditioning expenses, it's a good way to go, compare to professional Conn horns in the $2K range.
If you're looking to buy off the net, the place below seems to have some stock of used professional Conn trumpets, at a bit above your price max, but might work a trade for your horn and lesser bucks.
Reply:Well, Bach Strads are about the best of the best, (only the old ones from about 2000 and back) But they are rather expensive. The trumpet I play is the B %26amp; S Challenger, Dallas Brass Edition........it was about $1500, but it is incredible, if not better than a Bach Strad.......My horn is manufactured by a German company but the horn is sold in america under "Accent"'s company label......It is a really good horn!!! I've been playing for about 5 yrs now and I just got this trumpet last year....It is the best I've played on in a really long time!
ginkgo
Good Jazz Trumpet?
Look no further: If you have a private trumpet teacher, ask if he can hook you up with a second hand Bach Stadivarious. I'm sure you could also find a second hand at a local music store. Bach Stradivarious are the best series of trumpets ever created for any genre of music, hands down! You CANNOT go wrong. I play one too. I bought mine second hand for $600 (what a coincidence!) from a friend and I use it for professional gigs. Any second hand Bach Stradivarious plays like it's brand-new (ask anyone!). These trumpets NEVER lose their beautiful sound or their value. If you can find one, it will be the best investment you will ever make.
Email me back if you have anymore ?'s.
Reply:What's wrong with playing a Conn? I have one and love it. I have picked up some horns on ebay for good prices, look at listing that show pictures of the valves, look for horns that have no corosion on the pistons and have no dents, scratches aren't that big of a deal as they don't effect the sound. Check out Holtons and Conns, they should be in that price range along with Bachs but I think you can do a lot better than a strad. They are not the best horns that have ever been invented. Has the previous answerer ever heard of brands like Martin or Schilke, the best custom horns in the world????
Anyway, you can probably find a good used horn on ebay, good luck.
Reply:I don't know
Reply:Bach
Reply:At $600, I think you're basically hoping to find a good horn in the used markets - pawn shops, trade-ins, etc. If you don't mind minor blemishes/wear, and perhaps some reconditioning expenses, it's a good way to go, compare to professional Conn horns in the $2K range.
If you're looking to buy off the net, the place below seems to have some stock of used professional Conn trumpets, at a bit above your price max, but might work a trade for your horn and lesser bucks.
Reply:Well, Bach Strads are about the best of the best, (only the old ones from about 2000 and back) But they are rather expensive. The trumpet I play is the B %26amp; S Challenger, Dallas Brass Edition........it was about $1500, but it is incredible, if not better than a Bach Strad.......My horn is manufactured by a German company but the horn is sold in america under "Accent"'s company label......It is a really good horn!!! I've been playing for about 5 yrs now and I just got this trumpet last year....It is the best I've played on in a really long time!
ginkgo
Trumpet Question.?
Hello, well I just got my Getzen 3001MV trumpet and i was wondering what is the best mouthpeice for this brand or trumpet? Right now I have a Bach 3c and it sounds fine but I was just wondering if there is a better mouthpiece to improve my sound. Thank you!
P.S. I am choosing a best answer =)
Trumpet Question.?
Trumpets do not necessarily have matching mouthpieces; players do. You need to find the mouthpiece that most suits you. The best thing to do is to find a private instructor, let him/her know your playing goals, and take suggestions from there.
Reply:You need a mouthpiece that is deep but also produces a high quality sound. I think a 3c is probably a good mouthpeice as long as you use a lot of support and air. If you think it is simply just too big try a 5c. Stay away from screamer mouthpieces, they only hurt the tone quality (they make it pinched.)
Reply:Try and go to a music store and asked that question or see if you can get in touch with Wynton Marsalis he is the musical director of the Lincoln Center Jazz Band in New york City, he could answer that question for you. He should have a e-mail address or if not him the Lincoln Center should.
Reply:Go to a music store and try other ones. I'm a trumpet player too, i started with a 7c and a couple of months ago I changed to a 3c and my tone changed alot.
P.S. I am choosing a best answer =)
Trumpet Question.?
Trumpets do not necessarily have matching mouthpieces; players do. You need to find the mouthpiece that most suits you. The best thing to do is to find a private instructor, let him/her know your playing goals, and take suggestions from there.
Reply:You need a mouthpiece that is deep but also produces a high quality sound. I think a 3c is probably a good mouthpeice as long as you use a lot of support and air. If you think it is simply just too big try a 5c. Stay away from screamer mouthpieces, they only hurt the tone quality (they make it pinched.)
Reply:Try and go to a music store and asked that question or see if you can get in touch with Wynton Marsalis he is the musical director of the Lincoln Center Jazz Band in New york City, he could answer that question for you. He should have a e-mail address or if not him the Lincoln Center should.
Reply:Go to a music store and try other ones. I'm a trumpet player too, i started with a 7c and a couple of months ago I changed to a 3c and my tone changed alot.
Trumpet mutes!!!?
What is a GOOD trumpet mute that can reduce the sound of my trumpet so I can finally play indoors?
Trumpet mutes!!!?
You should either try
Practice Mutes
http://www.wwbw.com/Jo-Ral-Trumpet-Pract...
http://www.wwbw.com/Humes-and-Berg-Stone...
http://www.wwbw.com/Denis-Wick-Trumpet-P...
or if you want to spend the money...
the Silent Brass System:
http://www.wwbw.com/Yamaha-Silent-Brass-...
The practice mutes will drastically lower your volume, however the Silent Brass System is amazing!
I college I used to stuff a pillow in my bell and even though it felt very strange... it helped my lower register... if you want to start playing now before the mutes arrive... try the pillow!
Reply:In my experience, Silent Brass is the best. It however does require more air to play up top and has a lot more back pressure. Before I bought my system, I used a harmon mute, it worked ok. I believe that Humes and Berg makes a Shh Shh Practice Mute that retails for a lot less than SIlent Brass, I have never tried so I don't know how it works. Other personal favorites include playing into a pillow in the closet, in the bath tub with a fan running or next to an air conditioner. Having done them all I would invest the hundred dollars or whatever it is and buy the Silent Brass. Another option is waiting until about 1 AM and really letting it rip for your neighbors enjoyment.
Reply:There are several different types that are good, you can check out the following website for preferences, but I would recommend a straight mute personally. The only problem is that it does tend to make your sound more "tinny." Also, I would probably check prices on eBay for comparison and you can also search for trumpet mutes on ask.com and review prices on different ones there. The website I've listed shows really good pictures and descriptions of each type of mute.
Reply:I've heard of a practice mute that only lowers the volume without ruining pitch, tone, etc. It is specifically designed for practicing quietly.
Practice mutes, also known as Whispa, whisper, or hotel mutes, are similar to straight mutes in appearance, but have a solid ring of cork that prevents air from escaping from the bell, like a Harmon mute. There are sound baffles inside the mute, and tiny holes in the sides of the mute that allow air to escape silently. These mutes are extremely quiet and are rarely used in performance. They are usually used for privacy and to avoid disturbing bystanders during practice sessions. Yamaha makes an electronic practice mute system marketed as Silent Brass. By way of a microphone, the system equalizes the sounds and sends the signals to a headphone jack on the mute. From Wikipedia
Reply:bach mutes
Reply:If you don't mind spending a lot of money, then the Silent Brass system from Yamaha would do the trick. The mute part is the kind that seals to the bell, like a Harmon mute. The mute is then connected with a patch cord to a small processor. You then attach earphones to it so that you can hear yourself. You can adjust the volume and reverb so that it doesn't sound like you are playing into a mute. There are two inputs so that two people could play together or you could play along with some accompaniment. I'm not sure what it costs these days, but mine was around $200. You could check at a large instrument dealer like the Woodwind and Brasswind at www.wwbw.com.
A less expensive option would be a traditional practice mute. The best one that I have found is the new one by the Tom Crown Mute Co. It is very free blowing and in tune! All the other practice mutes that I have tried have been very sharp, and I think that can mess with your lip if you practice in one of those mutes too much. You should be able to find regular practice mutes including the Tom Crown at the same website I listed above.
Good luck.
Trumpet mutes!!!?
You should either try
Practice Mutes
http://www.wwbw.com/Jo-Ral-Trumpet-Pract...
http://www.wwbw.com/Humes-and-Berg-Stone...
http://www.wwbw.com/Denis-Wick-Trumpet-P...
or if you want to spend the money...
the Silent Brass System:
http://www.wwbw.com/Yamaha-Silent-Brass-...
The practice mutes will drastically lower your volume, however the Silent Brass System is amazing!
I college I used to stuff a pillow in my bell and even though it felt very strange... it helped my lower register... if you want to start playing now before the mutes arrive... try the pillow!
Reply:In my experience, Silent Brass is the best. It however does require more air to play up top and has a lot more back pressure. Before I bought my system, I used a harmon mute, it worked ok. I believe that Humes and Berg makes a Shh Shh Practice Mute that retails for a lot less than SIlent Brass, I have never tried so I don't know how it works. Other personal favorites include playing into a pillow in the closet, in the bath tub with a fan running or next to an air conditioner. Having done them all I would invest the hundred dollars or whatever it is and buy the Silent Brass. Another option is waiting until about 1 AM and really letting it rip for your neighbors enjoyment.
Reply:There are several different types that are good, you can check out the following website for preferences, but I would recommend a straight mute personally. The only problem is that it does tend to make your sound more "tinny." Also, I would probably check prices on eBay for comparison and you can also search for trumpet mutes on ask.com and review prices on different ones there. The website I've listed shows really good pictures and descriptions of each type of mute.
Reply:I've heard of a practice mute that only lowers the volume without ruining pitch, tone, etc. It is specifically designed for practicing quietly.
Practice mutes, also known as Whispa, whisper, or hotel mutes, are similar to straight mutes in appearance, but have a solid ring of cork that prevents air from escaping from the bell, like a Harmon mute. There are sound baffles inside the mute, and tiny holes in the sides of the mute that allow air to escape silently. These mutes are extremely quiet and are rarely used in performance. They are usually used for privacy and to avoid disturbing bystanders during practice sessions. Yamaha makes an electronic practice mute system marketed as Silent Brass. By way of a microphone, the system equalizes the sounds and sends the signals to a headphone jack on the mute. From Wikipedia
Reply:bach mutes
Reply:If you don't mind spending a lot of money, then the Silent Brass system from Yamaha would do the trick. The mute part is the kind that seals to the bell, like a Harmon mute. The mute is then connected with a patch cord to a small processor. You then attach earphones to it so that you can hear yourself. You can adjust the volume and reverb so that it doesn't sound like you are playing into a mute. There are two inputs so that two people could play together or you could play along with some accompaniment. I'm not sure what it costs these days, but mine was around $200. You could check at a large instrument dealer like the Woodwind and Brasswind at www.wwbw.com.
A less expensive option would be a traditional practice mute. The best one that I have found is the new one by the Tom Crown Mute Co. It is very free blowing and in tune! All the other practice mutes that I have tried have been very sharp, and I think that can mess with your lip if you practice in one of those mutes too much. You should be able to find regular practice mutes including the Tom Crown at the same website I listed above.
Good luck.
Trumpet solos?
hey... i play trumpet and have been doing so for 6 years.m i started doing solos and i like need a list of notes in each key that like i can play in a solo.... if that makes sense. in other words im playing night train (in C on a Bb trumpet) at a concert and i have the solo... i want to improvise a solo and not play a written one. i need to know which notes i can play.... any1 know?
thanx:)
Trumpet solos?
Well, that really depends on alot of things. For one, is this a Jazz song or a Classical or Rock song? Also, You need to know the chords being played. I don't know how much you know, so I hope this doesn't insult you, or not make any sense. I hope some of these help-
C Major triad (this works for most stuff in C)
C, E, G, (Dominant 7= B flat, Major 7= B for all C scales)
C Minor triad (this has a flat 3)
C, E flat, G
Blues in Concert B flat, your C (Use this if you're playing a jazz solo)
C, E flat, F, F sharp, G, B flat, C
(That might be wrong, I havn't done jazz scales in a long time)
C 12 bar blues pattern (a standard version)
C, C, C, C
F, F, C, C
G, F, C, C
(most of the time chords are dominant 7ths)
Triads work well at the beginnings and ends of your phrases. You can use notes that are in the scale, and even chromatic notes, but don't use them as often as triad notes. Many famous solos are workings of triad notes with a few others here and there. There's no real right or wrong answer as to what you can and can't play. Just see what phrases sound good, and build on them. You probably know most of this, since you've played for 6 years, but maybe it will help.
Reply:These are the sites I used back when I began learning more music theory and jazz improvisation, and they are incredibly useful. Both sites are wonderfully in-depth and will help you more than even some books would. They may seem lengthy, but everything is necessary to gain a mastery of the music!
Reply:C Eb F F# G Bb C (blue note scale of C)
Reply:I have palayed trumpet for 8 years i am in indiana universities jazz program a great way to solo is by learning al the chords and and scales memorize them them you learn what notes to stay awy from llike the fourths but start with melody change rythyms with 5 note paterns and increase play faster base it the meody maybe go up an octave thats how I learned
thanx:)
Trumpet solos?
Well, that really depends on alot of things. For one, is this a Jazz song or a Classical or Rock song? Also, You need to know the chords being played. I don't know how much you know, so I hope this doesn't insult you, or not make any sense. I hope some of these help-
C Major triad (this works for most stuff in C)
C, E, G, (Dominant 7= B flat, Major 7= B for all C scales)
C Minor triad (this has a flat 3)
C, E flat, G
Blues in Concert B flat, your C (Use this if you're playing a jazz solo)
C, E flat, F, F sharp, G, B flat, C
(That might be wrong, I havn't done jazz scales in a long time)
C 12 bar blues pattern (a standard version)
C, C, C, C
F, F, C, C
G, F, C, C
(most of the time chords are dominant 7ths)
Triads work well at the beginnings and ends of your phrases. You can use notes that are in the scale, and even chromatic notes, but don't use them as often as triad notes. Many famous solos are workings of triad notes with a few others here and there. There's no real right or wrong answer as to what you can and can't play. Just see what phrases sound good, and build on them. You probably know most of this, since you've played for 6 years, but maybe it will help.
Reply:These are the sites I used back when I began learning more music theory and jazz improvisation, and they are incredibly useful. Both sites are wonderfully in-depth and will help you more than even some books would. They may seem lengthy, but everything is necessary to gain a mastery of the music!
Reply:C Eb F F# G Bb C (blue note scale of C)
Reply:I have palayed trumpet for 8 years i am in indiana universities jazz program a great way to solo is by learning al the chords and and scales memorize them them you learn what notes to stay awy from llike the fourths but start with melody change rythyms with 5 note paterns and increase play faster base it the meody maybe go up an octave thats how I learned
Why can't I switch from bassoon to trumpet when I can switch from trumpet to bassoon easily?
I play the bass clarinet, Bb clarinet, bassoon, and trumpet, and I can switch smoothly between the woodwinds or from either clarinet to the trumpet, but when I switch from the bassoon to the trumpet, my tone on the trumpet is completely messed up and it takes a long time (as in more than a day) to recover.
Is this just because the bassoon and the trumpet have similar but different emboucher requirements? I know for the bassoon, my lips tighten around the reed, and when I play the trumpet, my lips buzz in the cup. Are the embouchers really that different?
Why can't I switch from bassoon to trumpet when I can switch from trumpet to bassoon easily?
Well, it took a while to get used to the trumpet because of the mouth piece. THink about it, the bassoon is way smaller than the trumpet. You just have to wait a while for the adjustments.
Reply:You are right that the different emboucher is the key.
Reply:emboucher are vey important is playong brass,there is no point pulling the slide or pushing the slide,emboucher can decide if it is sharp or flat
Dental Hygienist
Is this just because the bassoon and the trumpet have similar but different emboucher requirements? I know for the bassoon, my lips tighten around the reed, and when I play the trumpet, my lips buzz in the cup. Are the embouchers really that different?
Why can't I switch from bassoon to trumpet when I can switch from trumpet to bassoon easily?
Well, it took a while to get used to the trumpet because of the mouth piece. THink about it, the bassoon is way smaller than the trumpet. You just have to wait a while for the adjustments.
Reply:You are right that the different emboucher is the key.
Reply:emboucher are vey important is playong brass,there is no point pulling the slide or pushing the slide,emboucher can decide if it is sharp or flat
Dental Hygienist
Trumpet vs baratone?
My teacher gave me a choice. I've been paying the trumpet for like 6 months with my freind sitting next to me in band but my teacher wants to know if I want to switch to baritone cuz it may be easier. I would be the only one in my class and the only girl in the whole grade along with a bunch of creeps. I love playing the trumpet but the baritone may be a cool new experiance
Trumpet vs baratone?
well it kinda goes a long with your attitude the trumpet is a flashy attitude and is part of the main focus of the band instruments. The baritone is the instrument that does a lot of back up parts and isnt really thought of. Now at the moment it may not seem to be a big deal but i Have noticed that a lot of people who play instruments, especially if they are serious about it, start to reflect their instruments ex: A lot of 1st violinist i know are arrogant people and violists are quiet people. So you should pick wisely but if its as simple as which one sounds better play the baritone for a couple of weeks and if u dont like it go back to the trumpet. or just play both i play 3 instruments
Reply:It'd be best for the band for you to play baritone because ... well there's always plenty of trumpets to go around..
I'm guessing.. your around the age of a middle schooler * no offence if younger or older*, learning to play several intruments will help you become a better musician and make your brain a bit smarter.
but don't do it because it will be easier.
=] and don't worry bout being the only girl on the intrument at ur school or whatever.. I play flute and low brass intruments and usually its only guys on low brass.. anyway.. its not that bad, and you can always go and talk to ur friend during breaks or while waiting around like so many band teachers make us do..
uhm. anyway, whatever you want. I'd recommend baritone.
Reply:Baritone isn't that different from trumpet. I think it's easier on your mouth to play. It also has a deeper sound that is easy on the ears once you are good. Also, it can be played in either clef, so if you don't know bass clef, you might not have to learn it depending on what your teacher tells you.
Reply:When I was in middle school, I played trumpet but I was terrible at it. My music director asked me to play French horn because nobody else was playing it. It is a little more difficult to play than trumpet, but I took it as a challenge. It is also more versatile and is one of the orchestra's most stand-out instruments.
My first year in high school, I became first chair over all upperclassmen. The high school band was a powerhouse in marching band contests. Marching French horns are very cool and fun to play. Also you don't have to deal with the creeps that hang in the lower brass.
My last year of playing in high school, I was named first chair in a national band and was able to go on trips during my senior year, and since it was school related, I got out of a lot of homework and exams.
Reply:I am a flute player (5th year) and I have tried other instruments too. I recommend staying with trumpet. They are lighter, cooler looking and sounding, and I personally think trumpet is easier. Try asking your teacher if you could come in for a lesson and try out the baritone and see how it feels. :)
Reply:eh, play 'em both. my mom's a band teacher. they're both fun so, just go for it! if you don't like it, switch back, be sure to ask her if you'll be allowed to switch back if you don't like it tho... :)
Trumpet vs baratone?
well it kinda goes a long with your attitude the trumpet is a flashy attitude and is part of the main focus of the band instruments. The baritone is the instrument that does a lot of back up parts and isnt really thought of. Now at the moment it may not seem to be a big deal but i Have noticed that a lot of people who play instruments, especially if they are serious about it, start to reflect their instruments ex: A lot of 1st violinist i know are arrogant people and violists are quiet people. So you should pick wisely but if its as simple as which one sounds better play the baritone for a couple of weeks and if u dont like it go back to the trumpet. or just play both i play 3 instruments
Reply:It'd be best for the band for you to play baritone because ... well there's always plenty of trumpets to go around..
I'm guessing.. your around the age of a middle schooler * no offence if younger or older*, learning to play several intruments will help you become a better musician and make your brain a bit smarter.
but don't do it because it will be easier.
=] and don't worry bout being the only girl on the intrument at ur school or whatever.. I play flute and low brass intruments and usually its only guys on low brass.. anyway.. its not that bad, and you can always go and talk to ur friend during breaks or while waiting around like so many band teachers make us do..
uhm. anyway, whatever you want. I'd recommend baritone.
Reply:Baritone isn't that different from trumpet. I think it's easier on your mouth to play. It also has a deeper sound that is easy on the ears once you are good. Also, it can be played in either clef, so if you don't know bass clef, you might not have to learn it depending on what your teacher tells you.
Reply:When I was in middle school, I played trumpet but I was terrible at it. My music director asked me to play French horn because nobody else was playing it. It is a little more difficult to play than trumpet, but I took it as a challenge. It is also more versatile and is one of the orchestra's most stand-out instruments.
My first year in high school, I became first chair over all upperclassmen. The high school band was a powerhouse in marching band contests. Marching French horns are very cool and fun to play. Also you don't have to deal with the creeps that hang in the lower brass.
My last year of playing in high school, I was named first chair in a national band and was able to go on trips during my senior year, and since it was school related, I got out of a lot of homework and exams.
Reply:I am a flute player (5th year) and I have tried other instruments too. I recommend staying with trumpet. They are lighter, cooler looking and sounding, and I personally think trumpet is easier. Try asking your teacher if you could come in for a lesson and try out the baritone and see how it feels. :)
Reply:eh, play 'em both. my mom's a band teacher. they're both fun so, just go for it! if you don't like it, switch back, be sure to ask her if you'll be allowed to switch back if you don't like it tho... :)
Trumpet Pricing?
I got a new trumpet off of ebay, it is a very nice Conn trumpet and am very happy with it. I also saw an old 1930's Holton Collegiate, I got it for a very good price. It needs new springs, has a little wear to the finish, and a couple very small dings that don't affect the sound at all. I was just wondering if any one knew a price of what one of these would go for. I just want to make sure I didn't over pay for it.
Trumpet Pricing?
Holton makes very good horns. I would guess about $150.00 would be the max I would b willing to pay. I also would like to point out that not all professional trumpets are called strads. Haven't you heard of say the Conn Vintage One line or Connstellaion or the Yamaha Xeno line or say a company called Schilke? The finest trumpet manufactorers in the world????
Reply:I can't say exactly what the Holton Collegiate is worth but I think it must be a student model trumpet either a beginner or intermediate model because of the name "Collegiate".Where a top of the line pro trumpet would be named Bach Stradivarius with the Stradivarius meaning a great trumpet as the great violins made by Stradivarius. A older used student model trumpet should not be too costly.
Trumpet Pricing?
Holton makes very good horns. I would guess about $150.00 would be the max I would b willing to pay. I also would like to point out that not all professional trumpets are called strads. Haven't you heard of say the Conn Vintage One line or Connstellaion or the Yamaha Xeno line or say a company called Schilke? The finest trumpet manufactorers in the world????
Reply:I can't say exactly what the Holton Collegiate is worth but I think it must be a student model trumpet either a beginner or intermediate model because of the name "Collegiate".Where a top of the line pro trumpet would be named Bach Stradivarius with the Stradivarius meaning a great trumpet as the great violins made by Stradivarius. A older used student model trumpet should not be too costly.
Trumpet silencer?
I am an aspiring trumpeteer, and am starting to struggle with finding time during the day to practice. To fix the problem, I was planning to buy an electronic mute for my trumpet.
Do these mutes actually silence the trumpet, or at least to some extent?
Trumpet silencer?
Yamaha make a mute called "silent brass". You hook it up to a little amp and ear buds so you can hear yourself perfectly, whereas those around you barely hear anything.
Because you can hear yourself, you don't overblow.
Reply:Silent Brass is definitely the way to go, I love mine. It also has an auxiliary jack to hook-up and Mp3 player or Metronome or computer, makes playing parts of songs much easier.
Reply:Trumpet mutes do exactly that, mute the sound, they don't entirely silence the sound.
Do these mutes actually silence the trumpet, or at least to some extent?
Trumpet silencer?
Yamaha make a mute called "silent brass". You hook it up to a little amp and ear buds so you can hear yourself perfectly, whereas those around you barely hear anything.
Because you can hear yourself, you don't overblow.
Reply:Silent Brass is definitely the way to go, I love mine. It also has an auxiliary jack to hook-up and Mp3 player or Metronome or computer, makes playing parts of songs much easier.
Reply:Trumpet mutes do exactly that, mute the sound, they don't entirely silence the sound.
Trumpet Pricing?
I got a new trumpet off of ebay, it is a very nice Conn trumpet and am very happy with it. I also saw an old 1930's Holton Collegiate, I got it for a very good price. It needs new springs, has a little wear to the finish, and a couple very small dings that don't affect the sound at all. I was just wondering if any one knew a price of what one of these would go for. I just want to make sure I didn't over pay for it.
Trumpet Pricing?
Hey there! i'm a college trumpet player, and let me assure you that if you're buying a trumpet for $30 to $60, you have been had. Sorry... there's just no way that you can get a quality instrument for that price. I think even Hastings sells its trumpets (don't buy one of those, please) for over $100. My first trumpet was almost $700, and it was a basic student model. (I don't mean to insult anyone with this information but it's the truth.) Chances are you can get maybe $300 for the first and probably quite a bit more than that for the second. You should check out the Holton website, which you can access through Selmer, because they have an indication guide as to make and model based on serial number. If I were you, I would get the second restored before resale, if that's an option you're really interested in. Currently, Conn is a rising name in terms of trumpet manufacturing and I think that will increase the liklihood of the first horn selling.
Reply:I know a new trumpet can cost from $30 - $60 dollars, dependingon the quailty. Of course you can get them in larger sizes and they can cost up to $140. I hope this helps a bit, I've never bought a second-hand trumpet.
Reply:there should be a blue book on band instruments maybe online
azalea
Trumpet Pricing?
Hey there! i'm a college trumpet player, and let me assure you that if you're buying a trumpet for $30 to $60, you have been had. Sorry... there's just no way that you can get a quality instrument for that price. I think even Hastings sells its trumpets (don't buy one of those, please) for over $100. My first trumpet was almost $700, and it was a basic student model. (I don't mean to insult anyone with this information but it's the truth.) Chances are you can get maybe $300 for the first and probably quite a bit more than that for the second. You should check out the Holton website, which you can access through Selmer, because they have an indication guide as to make and model based on serial number. If I were you, I would get the second restored before resale, if that's an option you're really interested in. Currently, Conn is a rising name in terms of trumpet manufacturing and I think that will increase the liklihood of the first horn selling.
Reply:I know a new trumpet can cost from $30 - $60 dollars, dependingon the quailty. Of course you can get them in larger sizes and they can cost up to $140. I hope this helps a bit, I've never bought a second-hand trumpet.
Reply:there should be a blue book on band instruments maybe online
azalea
Trumpet Players: Personal Favorites?
I've been daydreaming about a new trumpet for a while now and I'd like to do some research. I plan on going to a few music shops and trying some out. I would like to know specific personal faves (ex/ getzen 3001LE) to try out for myself. I play in concert, jazz, pep, and marching bands. I hope to find a versatile trumpet that I can all the way through college.
Trumpet Players: Personal Favorites?
My husband says to try a Bach Stradivarius. The yamaha pro models are also pretty nice. He plays on a Gerhard Baier Bb which he loves, and his C is a Bach Stradivarius which he likes a little more but he said its not an off the shelf Bach Strad either. It has had some modifications. I think a new lead pipe or something. He uses his two horns for everything from concert band to orchestral to jazz.
Reply:my friend has a bach stradivarius and it's gorgeous. plays well, too. however for him it's not that versatile cuz his parents won't let him play it in marching band for fear that it might get dropped, dirty, etc. if you are going to play one in all those bands all the way through college, you're gonna need a high quality one that is also very durable.
Trumpet Players: Personal Favorites?
My husband says to try a Bach Stradivarius. The yamaha pro models are also pretty nice. He plays on a Gerhard Baier Bb which he loves, and his C is a Bach Stradivarius which he likes a little more but he said its not an off the shelf Bach Strad either. It has had some modifications. I think a new lead pipe or something. He uses his two horns for everything from concert band to orchestral to jazz.
Reply:my friend has a bach stradivarius and it's gorgeous. plays well, too. however for him it's not that versatile cuz his parents won't let him play it in marching band for fear that it might get dropped, dirty, etc. if you are going to play one in all those bands all the way through college, you're gonna need a high quality one that is also very durable.
Trumpet Trio?
Okay, this this is my dilema. I'm in a band class at my school and I play the trumpet.... and I hate it. It's not that I suck at it or anything (I'm seconde chair out of about 8 other kids). But I hate it anyway (practising, lugging the big case home, etc.) and it doesn't help that I just got braces. Well, our band teachers put us into groups of three to practace a trio. Then, if you wanted to, you could sign up for a real ensamble with your trio to play for a judge. Since I was in a group with the 1st and 3rd chair trumpet players, the band teachers told us to sign up. My group members actually wanted to do it so both of them and the teachers were pressuring me to sign up. (Remember when this was optional?) I really didn't want to do it but they put my name on the list. I was very upset.
On top of all that, I was origionaly playing the A-part but now we switched and I have the B-part... so I'm re-learning the entire song. The ensamble is coming up very soon- too soon.
Trumpet Trio?
Well, in situations like this, the best method is talking. Talk to your band teachers, parents, etc. Just be honest with them. Tell them that you really just don't enjoy playing the trumpet, and that it is stressing you out. Hopefully, they will be understanding. If they are not...well, it's not good for you to be doing something you absolutely detest. You need to move on to things that interest YOU, although those things may not be what interests your parents or others.
As for the ensemble, I would stick it out. Even though they did sign you up without your permission, I would see it through. Then, once it's over, tell them you will NOT do anything like that in the future.
Hope this helps. I've been in a similar situation (I played violin and quit to go into choir...let's just say my dad was NOT happy about that. But, in time, he did realize that I love choir and supports me), so I know how difficult it can be. Good Luck!
Reply:Just play really bad I guess? Doesn't sound like your bothered about it anyway and if they get mad be like yea but I didn't wanna play it anyway.
Its not fair that they forced you into that
so Good Luck x
On top of all that, I was origionaly playing the A-part but now we switched and I have the B-part... so I'm re-learning the entire song. The ensamble is coming up very soon- too soon.
Trumpet Trio?
Well, in situations like this, the best method is talking. Talk to your band teachers, parents, etc. Just be honest with them. Tell them that you really just don't enjoy playing the trumpet, and that it is stressing you out. Hopefully, they will be understanding. If they are not...well, it's not good for you to be doing something you absolutely detest. You need to move on to things that interest YOU, although those things may not be what interests your parents or others.
As for the ensemble, I would stick it out. Even though they did sign you up without your permission, I would see it through. Then, once it's over, tell them you will NOT do anything like that in the future.
Hope this helps. I've been in a similar situation (I played violin and quit to go into choir...let's just say my dad was NOT happy about that. But, in time, he did realize that I love choir and supports me), so I know how difficult it can be. Good Luck!
Reply:Just play really bad I guess? Doesn't sound like your bothered about it anyway and if they get mad be like yea but I didn't wanna play it anyway.
Its not fair that they forced you into that
so Good Luck x
Trumpet Players...?
Do you play the trumpet? Is so, how good are you? How long have you been playing? What's the hardest song you have ever played?
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I play the trumpet.
I've been the best in my grade since i've started.
I've been playing for three years.
I don't know the hardest song I've ever played, I'm looking for a challenge... any ideas?
Trumpet Players...?
I'm in 8th grade, and i'm by far the best in my grade. I have been playing for almost 4 years now. I have been taking private lessons for the same amount of time. I just performed "The carnival of Venice" by J.B. Arban. As far as I know, I'm the only kid I know of who can play that piece.
Good luck!
Reply:I've been playing for 13 years now and I'd describe myself as fairly average. The hardest song I've ever played is a brass arrangement of Bill Whelan's 'Riverdance'.
Check it out here;
http://www.youtube.com/v/FQciGRKxRqI%26amp;hl=...
Thats the Blyke Dyke brass band, one of the best in the world ,having good stab at it.
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I play the trumpet.
I've been the best in my grade since i've started.
I've been playing for three years.
I don't know the hardest song I've ever played, I'm looking for a challenge... any ideas?
Trumpet Players...?
I'm in 8th grade, and i'm by far the best in my grade. I have been playing for almost 4 years now. I have been taking private lessons for the same amount of time. I just performed "The carnival of Venice" by J.B. Arban. As far as I know, I'm the only kid I know of who can play that piece.
Good luck!
Reply:I've been playing for 13 years now and I'd describe myself as fairly average. The hardest song I've ever played is a brass arrangement of Bill Whelan's 'Riverdance'.
Check it out here;
http://www.youtube.com/v/FQciGRKxRqI%26amp;hl=...
Thats the Blyke Dyke brass band, one of the best in the world ,having good stab at it.
Trumpet - how to play high notes?
I switched from Bass Clarinet to Trumpet in December 2007 (weird choice but yeah)
I'm trying to learn family guy an octave higher then I already know cause it sounds way cooler. But I can't hit a high G (final note of song) I can hit it sometimes when i'm warming up but then I can't get it consistantly..
My highest note is a high F#/Gb
ME PLAYING FAMILY GUY ON TRUMPET: (feel free to check out my bass clarinet vid of me playing mario too)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7f6Qz6nF...
How long did it take you to learn how to play this high?
Trumpet - how to play high notes?
If you can hit the note you should be able to play it if its only one note. The key to playing notes in the higher range is air support. Make sure you have a fast airstream. This doesn't mean play louder. I think of volume as being adusted by the width of your airstream. Just increase your speed and pressure to hit a higher note. That should help you to be able to play it at the end of a the song.
To increase your range to truly be able to play it and not just hit it, continue to do scales that include it. Practice hopping octives to it and the others leading up to it. Also, do lip slurs (press down one valve and hit all of the notes on that valve. Ex. Play F-Bb-D-F and back down, go through all valves and combinations like that.).
From the year I started playing it took me three years to be able to play a double C (one octive above the tuning note). It took about three months to fully transist from playing the lower range notes to the other. The key is AIR SUPPORT.
And by the way, I dispise the 14 A4A mouthpiece. Our section refers to it as the cheaters' mouthpiece. It may help you to hit high notes, but it devastates your tone quality. All it does is help you to sqeeze a note out rather than learn to play it.
Reply:Practice makes perfect! Just keep trying to hit the note. The muscles in your embouchure will continue to develop the more you practice. %26amp; don't forget air speed is key.
When trying to play high notes try to make the air go as fast as possible (try raising your toungue slightly).
Be patient, the high notes will come. Good luck!
Reply:Choose the mouthpiece carefully, I used to play many years ago...my favorite mouthpiece for hitting high notes was a Schilke 13 A4A if I remember and can spell it correctly. A good music store can correct me if I'm close.
treatments
I'm trying to learn family guy an octave higher then I already know cause it sounds way cooler. But I can't hit a high G (final note of song) I can hit it sometimes when i'm warming up but then I can't get it consistantly..
My highest note is a high F#/Gb
ME PLAYING FAMILY GUY ON TRUMPET: (feel free to check out my bass clarinet vid of me playing mario too)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7f6Qz6nF...
How long did it take you to learn how to play this high?
Trumpet - how to play high notes?
If you can hit the note you should be able to play it if its only one note. The key to playing notes in the higher range is air support. Make sure you have a fast airstream. This doesn't mean play louder. I think of volume as being adusted by the width of your airstream. Just increase your speed and pressure to hit a higher note. That should help you to be able to play it at the end of a the song.
To increase your range to truly be able to play it and not just hit it, continue to do scales that include it. Practice hopping octives to it and the others leading up to it. Also, do lip slurs (press down one valve and hit all of the notes on that valve. Ex. Play F-Bb-D-F and back down, go through all valves and combinations like that.).
From the year I started playing it took me three years to be able to play a double C (one octive above the tuning note). It took about three months to fully transist from playing the lower range notes to the other. The key is AIR SUPPORT.
And by the way, I dispise the 14 A4A mouthpiece. Our section refers to it as the cheaters' mouthpiece. It may help you to hit high notes, but it devastates your tone quality. All it does is help you to sqeeze a note out rather than learn to play it.
Reply:Practice makes perfect! Just keep trying to hit the note. The muscles in your embouchure will continue to develop the more you practice. %26amp; don't forget air speed is key.
When trying to play high notes try to make the air go as fast as possible (try raising your toungue slightly).
Be patient, the high notes will come. Good luck!
Reply:Choose the mouthpiece carefully, I used to play many years ago...my favorite mouthpiece for hitting high notes was a Schilke 13 A4A if I remember and can spell it correctly. A good music store can correct me if I'm close.
treatments
Trumpet concert scales = To normal Trumpet scales name?
Can someone reverse the concert scales into normal trumpet scales for me? ex.
Concert A = F Scale.
Thank it would really help if anyone can answer! =)
Trumpet concert scales = To normal Trumpet scales name?
Drop the Concert scale by one whole step to get the Trpt Scale name:
B-flat Concert = C Scale for the Trumpet
A Concert = B
A-flat = B-flat
G = A
G-flat = A-flat
F = G
E = G-flat or F-sharp
E-flat= F
D = E
D-flat = E-flat
C = D
B = D-flat or C-sharp
Concert A = F Scale.
Thank it would really help if anyone can answer! =)
Trumpet concert scales = To normal Trumpet scales name?
Drop the Concert scale by one whole step to get the Trpt Scale name:
B-flat Concert = C Scale for the Trumpet
A Concert = B
A-flat = B-flat
G = A
G-flat = A-flat
F = G
E = G-flat or F-sharp
E-flat= F
D = E
D-flat = E-flat
C = D
B = D-flat or C-sharp
Trumpet or clarinet?
I asked a simalar question but this one is different. I'm 13 in 7th grade and in band. I play trumpet and I'm pretty good at it. If I stay with it I can join marching band which I really would love. But I also really love clarinet even though I've never played it. So should I keep my trumpet and go to marching band or not go to marching band and switch to clarinet for 8th grade? What would you do if you were me?
Trumpet or clarinet?
I am a trumpet player and I kindof relate to you. In 7th grade, I played clarinet, awesome instrument, but later I decided that trumpet was the right way to go. I still love playing the clarinet, but I chose my primary instrument as the one I was best at. I am not telling you to pick the trumpet now, but consider that trumpets in marching band get alot of solos and in concert band, but clarinets might get more solos in concert band than trumpets (if you are a solo person like me :]). My advice? Play trumpet and on the side continue/learn clarinet througout 8th grade and beyond, but it's up to you.
Reply:clarinet
Reply:in middle school i learned how to play clarinet and then marched with it in 9th grade. i love clarinet but have always wanted to play more instruments so in high school i joined jazz band and played alto sax and last year during concert band i was in two other bnad and started playing bass clarinet and bari sax. this year i'm back to clarinet but have also learned how to play oboe.
if i were you i would stick to trumpet and do marching band because it is so much fun plus trumpets get more melody and you can't really hear the clarinets well. then later i would try and switch instruments. both are good instrument choices though.
Reply:it sounds like you are going into an all brass band, which sucks. sure brass is good, but combining them with woodwinds gives it a larger variety of sounds. i would stick with the trumpet and go to the marching band for one year, just to see if you like it or not. that way, you can learn the basics of clarinet on the side, maybe by taking private lessons. after that, decide which one you like better. high school is all about trying different things. do as much stuff as you like!
Trumpet or clarinet?
I am a trumpet player and I kindof relate to you. In 7th grade, I played clarinet, awesome instrument, but later I decided that trumpet was the right way to go. I still love playing the clarinet, but I chose my primary instrument as the one I was best at. I am not telling you to pick the trumpet now, but consider that trumpets in marching band get alot of solos and in concert band, but clarinets might get more solos in concert band than trumpets (if you are a solo person like me :]). My advice? Play trumpet and on the side continue/learn clarinet througout 8th grade and beyond, but it's up to you.
Reply:clarinet
Reply:in middle school i learned how to play clarinet and then marched with it in 9th grade. i love clarinet but have always wanted to play more instruments so in high school i joined jazz band and played alto sax and last year during concert band i was in two other bnad and started playing bass clarinet and bari sax. this year i'm back to clarinet but have also learned how to play oboe.
if i were you i would stick to trumpet and do marching band because it is so much fun plus trumpets get more melody and you can't really hear the clarinets well. then later i would try and switch instruments. both are good instrument choices though.
Reply:it sounds like you are going into an all brass band, which sucks. sure brass is good, but combining them with woodwinds gives it a larger variety of sounds. i would stick with the trumpet and go to the marching band for one year, just to see if you like it or not. that way, you can learn the basics of clarinet on the side, maybe by taking private lessons. after that, decide which one you like better. high school is all about trying different things. do as much stuff as you like!
Trumpet Question.?
Okay, I have about 2,300 dollars to spend. I'm think of a Bach Strad... Should I? I would like the Trumpet to be nice and bright. On my King student model, well lets just say it sucks. But it cant really reach the high notes so next year I can make the all-state band ^.^ But all i'm really asking is what is the best overall trumpet you have experience.
Trumpet Question.?
I definitely Suggest a Stradivarius. I personally own 2 of them. I love them. They are smooth, easy to keep clean, and most importantly... they sound great!
If you would like to by a Professional model, I would definitely suggest any of the Bach Stradivarius "180" series. They are wonderful instruments. If you are looking for a student trumpet, I would not suggest a Stradivarius. I hope this helps! :-)
Reply:I have a really nice Getzen trumpet, its very durable, and in the price range of 800-1780 dollars, id get one if i were you. hope this helped.
Reply:Anything by Bach or King is good. Don't buy a trumpet with rotary valves. It's not worth it. Also, if you're having trouble with the high notes, they make shallower mouth pieces to help with higher range songs.
Reply:My trumpet playing friends (I'm a saxophonist) seem to believe that today's Bach doesn't hold a candle to the pre-Selmer instrument. Consider a vintage horn, but stay away from eBay (I wouldn't buy without trying it first); an early Schilke-designed Yamaha might also be an excellent choice. I have my brother's YTR-232 from the early '70's, and more than one professional trumpet player I've known has wanted to buy it from me (it's one of those Schilke designs) because it plays easily and sounds great.
Regardless of what you buy- make sure your decision is based on how the instrument feels and sounds to you. Best wishes for your pursuits.
Trumpet Question.?
I definitely Suggest a Stradivarius. I personally own 2 of them. I love them. They are smooth, easy to keep clean, and most importantly... they sound great!
If you would like to by a Professional model, I would definitely suggest any of the Bach Stradivarius "180" series. They are wonderful instruments. If you are looking for a student trumpet, I would not suggest a Stradivarius. I hope this helps! :-)
Reply:I have a really nice Getzen trumpet, its very durable, and in the price range of 800-1780 dollars, id get one if i were you. hope this helped.
Reply:Anything by Bach or King is good. Don't buy a trumpet with rotary valves. It's not worth it. Also, if you're having trouble with the high notes, they make shallower mouth pieces to help with higher range songs.
Reply:My trumpet playing friends (I'm a saxophonist) seem to believe that today's Bach doesn't hold a candle to the pre-Selmer instrument. Consider a vintage horn, but stay away from eBay (I wouldn't buy without trying it first); an early Schilke-designed Yamaha might also be an excellent choice. I have my brother's YTR-232 from the early '70's, and more than one professional trumpet player I've known has wanted to buy it from me (it's one of those Schilke designs) because it plays easily and sounds great.
Regardless of what you buy- make sure your decision is based on how the instrument feels and sounds to you. Best wishes for your pursuits.
TRUMPET HELP!? Can I wear chapstick while playing Trumpet? Or can it mess up something inside your trumpet?
My lips hurt alot when I play trumpet cause I have braces, and chapstick eases the pain alot. Is it okay to wear chapstick while playing trumpet? Or can it mess up something inside your trumpet or mothpiece?
TRUMPET HELP!? Can I wear chapstick while playing Trumpet? Or can it mess up something inside your trumpet?
Chapstick won't hurt anything inside of your instrument. Chapstick is not sugar-based and won't rot anything inside of your trumpet (if you don't wash it). The only thing about Chapstick is that you risk moving your embouchure and developing a faulty one over time. If your braces hurt, it's probably because your placing too much pressure on your mouth. You should be able to play the trumpet with the least about of physical pressure on your lips and teeth. The stronger that your lips muscles are, the less you'll need to rely on pulling the trumpet into your mouth to play the notes. You won't hurt your lips and you will slowly develop a stronger jaw/embouchure.
Now, while you are developing more strength with less pressure on your lips while playing, I do recommend that you apply Orajel onto the areas where it hurts the most. Just a tiny bit will do you don't want your whole mouth falling asleep. Hope this helps.
Reply:They make rolls of soft wax that you can put on your braces while you play. You can order it or buy it at a band/instrument supply store. - Kevin Report It
Reply:I wouldn't if I were you!....If spit can go into your trumpet, surely that chapstick will. Plus, who wants to have their lips slip off the trumpet while they play?.....My advice is to apply it after you play, or an hour before.
Reply:It isn't wise. Like what some people said, anything that you eat drink or apply to your lips will end up inside the mechanisms of your instrument. If you decide to still wear it, you might end up having to give your trumpet a good cleaning very often.
Reply:If I were you I wouldn't do it. Think of it this way. Anything that you eat or drink within thirty to an hour of playing your trumpet will end up inside of it and that's kinda grouse.
Reply:no silly it wont mess anything up unless you make it really thick!
Reply:Don't do it! It will eat away the protective lining of the mouthpice, and your face will be exposed to molten sound!!!!!
Reply:no i doubt it...
lily garden
TRUMPET HELP!? Can I wear chapstick while playing Trumpet? Or can it mess up something inside your trumpet?
Chapstick won't hurt anything inside of your instrument. Chapstick is not sugar-based and won't rot anything inside of your trumpet (if you don't wash it). The only thing about Chapstick is that you risk moving your embouchure and developing a faulty one over time. If your braces hurt, it's probably because your placing too much pressure on your mouth. You should be able to play the trumpet with the least about of physical pressure on your lips and teeth. The stronger that your lips muscles are, the less you'll need to rely on pulling the trumpet into your mouth to play the notes. You won't hurt your lips and you will slowly develop a stronger jaw/embouchure.
Now, while you are developing more strength with less pressure on your lips while playing, I do recommend that you apply Orajel onto the areas where it hurts the most. Just a tiny bit will do you don't want your whole mouth falling asleep. Hope this helps.
Reply:They make rolls of soft wax that you can put on your braces while you play. You can order it or buy it at a band/instrument supply store. - Kevin Report It
Reply:I wouldn't if I were you!....If spit can go into your trumpet, surely that chapstick will. Plus, who wants to have their lips slip off the trumpet while they play?.....My advice is to apply it after you play, or an hour before.
Reply:It isn't wise. Like what some people said, anything that you eat drink or apply to your lips will end up inside the mechanisms of your instrument. If you decide to still wear it, you might end up having to give your trumpet a good cleaning very often.
Reply:If I were you I wouldn't do it. Think of it this way. Anything that you eat or drink within thirty to an hour of playing your trumpet will end up inside of it and that's kinda grouse.
Reply:no silly it wont mess anything up unless you make it really thick!
Reply:Don't do it! It will eat away the protective lining of the mouthpice, and your face will be exposed to molten sound!!!!!
Reply:no i doubt it...
lily garden
What brand of trumpet should I get?
Ok. So I started playing the trumpet, and want to buy one. Should it be 2nd hand or new? What's a good place in Melbourne, Australia to shop for a trumpet? What brand should it be, a Yamaha, a King or whatever? Are these good trumpets? : http://www.tradingpost.com.au/search/cat...
I'm looking at the ones sub-$300.
I can spend up to $850.
What brand of trumpet should I get?
Get a new one and the brand does not really matter(Yamaha and King should be fine, they are popular). I know nothing about places in Australia, so I cannot help you there.
I'm looking at the ones sub-$300.
I can spend up to $850.
What brand of trumpet should I get?
Get a new one and the brand does not really matter(Yamaha and King should be fine, they are popular). I know nothing about places in Australia, so I cannot help you there.
Music trumpet advice?
i want to buy a trumpet i don't have that much money so i want to know would that be a good trumpet to buy there's the link please i want good advice: BN101 Colored Lacquer Trumpets
Music trumpet advice?
all i'm gonna say is you get what you pay for but if you are just starting anything will work... you don't want to jump to a pro too quick
Reply:If you know want to play and you're just starting try ebay or a pawn shop but go with a name brand just to make sure it's still functioning. I had a Yamaha for years that played pretty well. You won't be able to blow a pro trumpet (or even an intermediate) for years anyway.
If you're just trying it out, go to your local music store and rent one.
If you've been playing awhile and are ready to trade up - save up your money, shop around (try them out) and get something you love. It won't be cheap but in the immortal words of Rick Nielson (CheapTrick) "life's too short to play a crappy guitar" - in this case, trumpet.
Music trumpet advice?
all i'm gonna say is you get what you pay for but if you are just starting anything will work... you don't want to jump to a pro too quick
Reply:If you know want to play and you're just starting try ebay or a pawn shop but go with a name brand just to make sure it's still functioning. I had a Yamaha for years that played pretty well. You won't be able to blow a pro trumpet (or even an intermediate) for years anyway.
If you're just trying it out, go to your local music store and rent one.
If you've been playing awhile and are ready to trade up - save up your money, shop around (try them out) and get something you love. It won't be cheap but in the immortal words of Rick Nielson (CheapTrick) "life's too short to play a crappy guitar" - in this case, trumpet.
Yamaha trumpet.?
I've been searching for a bright tone on a Yamaha trumpet but all I can find is Yamaha trumpets that have a dark tone. If anypne can find a bright trumpet that would really make my day. Please help!
Yamaha trumpet.?
If you can afford it, I highly recommend the Schilke B4 model. I've played on one a few times and it was great for church gigs or outdoor playing. Here's how the Schilke website describes it;
Model B4 Bb Trumpet
Bore: M -.450" (11.42 mm)
Bell: M – 5" (127.00 mm) Yellow Brass Bell with #3 taper
This medium bore model tends to play broader yet brighter then our model B6. The B4 will appeal to a player looking for a brilliant sound, that desires efficiency with additional resistance.
Reply:I own a Benge that I purchased for only around $700 (i bought it from a friend) that was in perfect condition. It was one of the ones from like the 70's.
I'm not sure what model it is, but its really light, adding brightness to the sound, MLP bore, really really free blowing. It has great intonation, can blend, but when you need a bright sound that either cuts or sails over the rest of the ensemble, it comes through perfectly.
I'm not so sure about the new Benges, I think they got bought by Selmer, but aren't handmade any more.
If you can find an old one thats in good condition, go for it because they're usually resonably priced.
Reply:um. i would recomment just going to the store and specially requesting one. otherwise,
http://www.musicalinstruments.com/option...
Reply:ELF'S DO It TOO!!!!!!!!!
Yamaha trumpet.?
If you can afford it, I highly recommend the Schilke B4 model. I've played on one a few times and it was great for church gigs or outdoor playing. Here's how the Schilke website describes it;
Model B4 Bb Trumpet
Bore: M -.450" (11.42 mm)
Bell: M – 5" (127.00 mm) Yellow Brass Bell with #3 taper
This medium bore model tends to play broader yet brighter then our model B6. The B4 will appeal to a player looking for a brilliant sound, that desires efficiency with additional resistance.
Reply:I own a Benge that I purchased for only around $700 (i bought it from a friend) that was in perfect condition. It was one of the ones from like the 70's.
I'm not sure what model it is, but its really light, adding brightness to the sound, MLP bore, really really free blowing. It has great intonation, can blend, but when you need a bright sound that either cuts or sails over the rest of the ensemble, it comes through perfectly.
I'm not so sure about the new Benges, I think they got bought by Selmer, but aren't handmade any more.
If you can find an old one thats in good condition, go for it because they're usually resonably priced.
Reply:um. i would recomment just going to the store and specially requesting one. otherwise,
http://www.musicalinstruments.com/option...
Reply:ELF'S DO It TOO!!!!!!!!!
Good trumpet and mouthpiece for High School?
I am going into High School, and I need a trumpet. My current instrument is a Yamaha Bb trumpet. it is too old to be able to tell what model it is. I have heard good things about the Bach Strad. I'm not sure and could use some recomendations and approximate prices on trumpets and mouthpieces. I am going to be in marching band and of course i would also like to make all-region plz help! Thank you!
Good trumpet and mouthpiece for High School?
Crap...I wish I could help you...my fiance has been playing the trumpet for over 20 years. But, he's not here and I can't ask him because he's out of town at a gig. Good luck though.
Also...this is VERY important! Most people who give trumpet lessons teach the wrong method! I can't stress this enough...you need to learn the correct embouchure
Who created the best method to use:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Stevens
One of his "students" who made videos to pass on this info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Roman
Testimonial:
http://abel.hive.no/trumpet/stevens/
Buy the videos and booklet:
http://www.royroman.com/
Please at least check this out. I know it sounds kind of expensive, but it is an investment...and in your music, there could not be a greater investment.
Crooked Teeth
Good trumpet and mouthpiece for High School?
Crap...I wish I could help you...my fiance has been playing the trumpet for over 20 years. But, he's not here and I can't ask him because he's out of town at a gig. Good luck though.
Also...this is VERY important! Most people who give trumpet lessons teach the wrong method! I can't stress this enough...you need to learn the correct embouchure
Who created the best method to use:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Stevens
One of his "students" who made videos to pass on this info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Roman
Testimonial:
http://abel.hive.no/trumpet/stevens/
Buy the videos and booklet:
http://www.royroman.com/
Please at least check this out. I know it sounds kind of expensive, but it is an investment...and in your music, there could not be a greater investment.
Crooked Teeth
Scary trumpet guys?
I am a girl trumpet player. I play in a band with people in a higher grade then us. Today we rehearsed with the other grade. When I sat down the guy sitting next to me asked if I was bipolar, I responded no, then the guy on my other side asked if I had seizures , to which I also said no (mind you I have had one seizure but he asked in the plural so I didn't lie). Then I asked my band teacher If i could go get the other trumpet in my grade, but we were to busy. They asked if i liked him, and yet again I said no (of course I do like him, as a friend, he's great but thats not what they were asking) anyway what can I do to get them to leave me alone. Eventually the other trumpet from my grade came and they shut up (thank god) but they are sooooooo annoying. Any suggestions BESIDES TELLING THEM TO SHUT UP OR IGNORING THEM!
Scary trumpet guys?
I'm a trumpeter too, and am sometimes stuck in the same situation. Basically there aren't many options.
1. Ask to be moved
2. Make a deal with the nice one to sit with you so that you aren't harrassed by them
3. Try to think of a short phrase that basically says to stop, shut up, and if you say another word I will literally hurt you. (But don't look annoyed if you say it , do it in a deeply serious tone that they will get scared of)
Good luck! Sometimes it's impossible to get idiots to shut up, but most times it works!
Reply:It really sucks being stuck in the mostly male part of the band. I played trumpet for 6 years, then switched to tuba. Just brush them off. If you don't let them get to you, they will eventually get bored and leave you alone. They may even eventually want to talk to you like a normal person.
Scary trumpet guys?
I'm a trumpeter too, and am sometimes stuck in the same situation. Basically there aren't many options.
1. Ask to be moved
2. Make a deal with the nice one to sit with you so that you aren't harrassed by them
3. Try to think of a short phrase that basically says to stop, shut up, and if you say another word I will literally hurt you. (But don't look annoyed if you say it , do it in a deeply serious tone that they will get scared of)
Good luck! Sometimes it's impossible to get idiots to shut up, but most times it works!
Reply:It really sucks being stuck in the mostly male part of the band. I played trumpet for 6 years, then switched to tuba. Just brush them off. If you don't let them get to you, they will eventually get bored and leave you alone. They may even eventually want to talk to you like a normal person.
Help, Trumpet playing with braces?
I'm currently 15 years old and I'm playing a trumpet. But the problem is I have braces on, and it's very painful when I play. I've already searched many answers, but none can satisfy me.
I have a few questions.
- Where can I get brace guards that can protect my lips from being cut in Singapore?
- What type of mouthpiece should I use?
- How do I prevent my tongue from getting cut when I'm tongue-ing a note? The metal at the back of my teeth cuts my tongue when I tongue notes...
I've asked because after putting braces for around 6 months, I've a bit of improvement on trumpet playing, but my skills now are not better than when I've first started trumpet playing.
I can only reach E above the middle C sometimes, and after playing for around 1-2 hours, I cannot reach it anymore. I've to wait till another day before I can reach it again...
Help please, I really wanna play well.
Help, Trumpet playing with braces?
Braces are no good for trumpet playing, but my advice is to not press your mouthpiece against your lips so hard, but instead place your pinkie finger on top of the pinkie holder on the top of the trumpet. Also, to ease your pain, do not grab your trumpet against your lips hard to. Practice developing lip muscles instead of forcing a sound out.
(There is no real quick solution to trumpet playing, sorry, but strengthening your lips will help in the long run after your braces come off. If you don't believe me, ask your instructor)
Reply:you will get used to it!!!!!11
I have a few questions.
- Where can I get brace guards that can protect my lips from being cut in Singapore?
- What type of mouthpiece should I use?
- How do I prevent my tongue from getting cut when I'm tongue-ing a note? The metal at the back of my teeth cuts my tongue when I tongue notes...
I've asked because after putting braces for around 6 months, I've a bit of improvement on trumpet playing, but my skills now are not better than when I've first started trumpet playing.
I can only reach E above the middle C sometimes, and after playing for around 1-2 hours, I cannot reach it anymore. I've to wait till another day before I can reach it again...
Help please, I really wanna play well.
Help, Trumpet playing with braces?
Braces are no good for trumpet playing, but my advice is to not press your mouthpiece against your lips so hard, but instead place your pinkie finger on top of the pinkie holder on the top of the trumpet. Also, to ease your pain, do not grab your trumpet against your lips hard to. Practice developing lip muscles instead of forcing a sound out.
(There is no real quick solution to trumpet playing, sorry, but strengthening your lips will help in the long run after your braces come off. If you don't believe me, ask your instructor)
Reply:you will get used to it!!!!!11
New Trumpet?
I am considering a new trumpet and i do not know what to get. my current trumpet is the jupiter 606 mr jtr (i think). what brands and trumpets should i look into?
New Trumpet?
My recommendation is that you find somewhere that has a good selection of horns, so you can bring your mouthpiece in and test several out...most music stores should be fine with this. If you can do this pick the one that feels and sounds the best to you. If you are looking into a professional level horn, try out some of the standard Bach or Yamaha professional models. Benge and I believe Blessing also make some nice horns, I haven't played them that much. When I made the switch from a student level to a professional level trumpet I went to the now defunct Mars music and played 8 or 9 different trumpets ranging from $700 to $2000. I chose a Bach Stradivarius Model 37 with a reverse lead pipe because I felt it was the most comfortable to play, as well as complemented my sound. The reverse lead is something I highly recommend as you can really tell the difference in the level of air restriction from the standard lead pipe. I hope this helps you out, and enjoy your new horn!
EDIT: You should also take into consideration the style of music you play. Another reason I chose the Bach was because it was a good all around trumpet. I have used it for marching, symphonic, jazz, and even some ska/blues rock stuff. Some instruments are made out of materials that can maximize a certain sound or style of music. I had a friend that had a Model 37 with a standard lead, but his bell was made of a different metal or alloy than mine and that thing could get quite loud, and had a brighter tone to it as well. Just some more to consider, hopefully a knowledgeable employee can help you out...
Reply:i agree with the guy bellow, if you are an experienced or mid level player you should probably invest in a trumpet between 700 and up,if your a mid level player i suggest a Yamaha ($700-$1500) , if ur experienced i suggest u get a bach or a bach stradivarius (1500-3000)
New Trumpet?
My recommendation is that you find somewhere that has a good selection of horns, so you can bring your mouthpiece in and test several out...most music stores should be fine with this. If you can do this pick the one that feels and sounds the best to you. If you are looking into a professional level horn, try out some of the standard Bach or Yamaha professional models. Benge and I believe Blessing also make some nice horns, I haven't played them that much. When I made the switch from a student level to a professional level trumpet I went to the now defunct Mars music and played 8 or 9 different trumpets ranging from $700 to $2000. I chose a Bach Stradivarius Model 37 with a reverse lead pipe because I felt it was the most comfortable to play, as well as complemented my sound. The reverse lead is something I highly recommend as you can really tell the difference in the level of air restriction from the standard lead pipe. I hope this helps you out, and enjoy your new horn!
EDIT: You should also take into consideration the style of music you play. Another reason I chose the Bach was because it was a good all around trumpet. I have used it for marching, symphonic, jazz, and even some ska/blues rock stuff. Some instruments are made out of materials that can maximize a certain sound or style of music. I had a friend that had a Model 37 with a standard lead, but his bell was made of a different metal or alloy than mine and that thing could get quite loud, and had a brighter tone to it as well. Just some more to consider, hopefully a knowledgeable employee can help you out...
Reply:i agree with the guy bellow, if you are an experienced or mid level player you should probably invest in a trumpet between 700 and up,if your a mid level player i suggest a Yamaha ($700-$1500) , if ur experienced i suggest u get a bach or a bach stradivarius (1500-3000)
What type of trumpet mouth piece should I use as lead trumpet in a high school jazz band.?
Hello. I've been playing the trumpet for 5 years, and next year I'll be the lead trumpet player in both concert and jazz band. This is a moderately good high school bad. I've been using a standard 7c mouthpiece since I've started trumpet. I'm looking for good recommendations. Thank you for the help. If you have any questions to help me help you, let me know.
What type of trumpet mouth piece should I use as lead trumpet in a high school jazz band.?
I played both in high school and some in college. By the time I got to be lead chair I was using a 3c for concert band and a 5c for jazz band. The 3c gives a richer sound while the 5c allows a little more air though in my opinion so you can really lay it on better. Just my opinion but you should at least be at a 5c if not higher by now.
Reply:If you really want a mouthpiece that will help you nail those high notes then get a Schilke 14a4a. You will sacrifice good tone quality, but hey, it's jazz (slap me =) I was a HS band director. My lead players used the Schilke. The same guys played 3c or 1c in concert band. They didn't have a problem switching back and forth.
Reply:A good mouthpiece for lead trumpet is the Bach megatone 3c. You should get one thats goldplated for a rich dark tone that goes with jazz. its also good with the high register and you wont sacrifice tone.
lilac
What type of trumpet mouth piece should I use as lead trumpet in a high school jazz band.?
I played both in high school and some in college. By the time I got to be lead chair I was using a 3c for concert band and a 5c for jazz band. The 3c gives a richer sound while the 5c allows a little more air though in my opinion so you can really lay it on better. Just my opinion but you should at least be at a 5c if not higher by now.
Reply:If you really want a mouthpiece that will help you nail those high notes then get a Schilke 14a4a. You will sacrifice good tone quality, but hey, it's jazz (slap me =) I was a HS band director. My lead players used the Schilke. The same guys played 3c or 1c in concert band. They didn't have a problem switching back and forth.
Reply:A good mouthpiece for lead trumpet is the Bach megatone 3c. You should get one thats goldplated for a rich dark tone that goes with jazz. its also good with the high register and you wont sacrifice tone.
lilac
Slide trumpet?
ive heard alot about slide trumpets, or some have called it a soprano trombone. i wanna kno more about it. what key is it? does it use trombone or trumpet mouth peice. what company should i get it from? it is actually like as high as a trumpet?
Slide trumpet?
I own a Jean Baptiste slide trumpet that I purchased from a Sam Ash music store in LA. It's definately not a soprano trombone in any way. It's the same exact pitch, mouthpiece, bell and bore size as a standard trumpet and it's in the key of Bb. Range is a little more limited than a normal trumpet and there was no fingering/slide position guide so I had to figure it out for myself. I use it only for fun as it is not practical for performance.
Reply:I have actually played one before. It uses a regular trumpet mouthpiece and has the same range as the Bb trumpet. I know Jupiter makes one that you could order from Woodwind and Brasswind. The alto trombone is a different instrument. It has a bell about the same size as a flugelhorn.
Reply:Getzen used to make a slide trumpet. I don't know if they still do. It was in the key of Bb and used a trumpet sized mouth piece.
Reply:There was a "Superbone" designed and played by the late Maynard Ferguson. It utuilized both the slide in conjunction with the valves. This was made by Holton. I hope this helps
Slide trumpet?
I own a Jean Baptiste slide trumpet that I purchased from a Sam Ash music store in LA. It's definately not a soprano trombone in any way. It's the same exact pitch, mouthpiece, bell and bore size as a standard trumpet and it's in the key of Bb. Range is a little more limited than a normal trumpet and there was no fingering/slide position guide so I had to figure it out for myself. I use it only for fun as it is not practical for performance.
Reply:I have actually played one before. It uses a regular trumpet mouthpiece and has the same range as the Bb trumpet. I know Jupiter makes one that you could order from Woodwind and Brasswind. The alto trombone is a different instrument. It has a bell about the same size as a flugelhorn.
Reply:Getzen used to make a slide trumpet. I don't know if they still do. It was in the key of Bb and used a trumpet sized mouth piece.
Reply:There was a "Superbone" designed and played by the late Maynard Ferguson. It utuilized both the slide in conjunction with the valves. This was made by Holton. I hope this helps
How to improvise on trumpet with a rock band?
I have played trumpet for 6 or 7 years and know all the major scales. I also play guitar in a band and want to play trumpet when we just jam sometimes. How would i transpose with the trumpet? For example, if we are jamming in E, what key should i play in for trumpet?
Also if anyone does play trumpet in a rock band, are there other scales better than major to improvise in? Is there a site to learn them?
Thanks
How to improvise on trumpet with a rock band?
If the band is in E, you should be playing in F#. Whatever key they are in, you will play 1 step higher.
A blues scale is pretty useful for rock jamming - in C it would be C-Eb-F-Gb-Bb
The bluesy notes would be E to Eb and Gb to G - as grace notes.
Good luck.
Reply:Your trumpet is probably a Bb trumpet, which means that your C is actually a concert "Bb". Therefore, you need to play in a key 1 whole-step higher than the one being requested. You would do this by removing 2 flats from the key signature, or adding 2 sharps, depending upon the key. So for E, you would be playing in F#. Eb would be F, F would be G, etc. HTH.
Reply:There is a band here in Maryland called Lennex. Check em out on MySpace. The singer is an accomplished trumpet player and incorporates the trumpet in the bands sound. That should give you some ideas.
Reply:agreeing with fishstory I think you should play F#
(I play trumpet myself but not in a band)
Also if anyone does play trumpet in a rock band, are there other scales better than major to improvise in? Is there a site to learn them?
Thanks
How to improvise on trumpet with a rock band?
If the band is in E, you should be playing in F#. Whatever key they are in, you will play 1 step higher.
A blues scale is pretty useful for rock jamming - in C it would be C-Eb-F-Gb-Bb
The bluesy notes would be E to Eb and Gb to G - as grace notes.
Good luck.
Reply:Your trumpet is probably a Bb trumpet, which means that your C is actually a concert "Bb". Therefore, you need to play in a key 1 whole-step higher than the one being requested. You would do this by removing 2 flats from the key signature, or adding 2 sharps, depending upon the key. So for E, you would be playing in F#. Eb would be F, F would be G, etc. HTH.
Reply:There is a band here in Maryland called Lennex. Check em out on MySpace. The singer is an accomplished trumpet player and incorporates the trumpet in the bands sound. That should give you some ideas.
Reply:agreeing with fishstory I think you should play F#
(I play trumpet myself but not in a band)
The last trumpet? What a wonderful day?
In 1 Corinthians 15:52 the scripture talks about the last trumpet. "in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed."
Does that scripture coincide with Revalation 11:15?
Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever."
If so, then those who are dead in Christ and those who are alive and remain are raised and changed at the end of the tribulation period.
This is for those who have an escape mentality and think the "rapture" is pre trib. Just trying to add a twist to your theology. What do you think?
The last trumpet? What a wonderful day?
there's a resurrection/rapture at the END of the tribulation.....that is why Yeshua said in Matt 24:29-30 "Immediately AFTER the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. THEN will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory."
He only returns ONCE and when He does EVERY EYE will see Him and EVERY KNEE will bow!
Reply:The rapture is before the tribulation. In Rev. We see the churches that are mentioned in Chapter 3, but no longer do you see the church after that until Rev.19, and that is when the tribulation is over. Rev. 4:1 mentions a trumpet as well, and John represents the believers who are taken at the rapture here.
Reply:The angels should form a jazz band.
Reply:So, you're not a fan of trumpets?
Reply:My uncle Arnold used to play the trumpet on the bells at Hogmanay outside to all the neighbours - definitely spiritual - or have I got that wrong!!! Yikes - only humour -will I be forever damned S o r r y!!
Reply:rusty trombone
Take 5.... bih-dabba-doo-doo-doo-dahh-dahhh.... naha-nah-nah-nah... Dave Brubeck's a pimp on the ivories
Reply:Rev 10:6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:
Rev 10:7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.
((( ALL ))) shall be changed, no more dwelling in flesh bodies.
1Co 15:51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
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Reply:Can't wait, huh?
Delusional people frighten me a bit - I always wonder if they're over the edge enough to 'hurry things along'.
Reply:No. Not the same. A rapture would be really stupid after the tribulation.
Does that scripture coincide with Revalation 11:15?
Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever."
If so, then those who are dead in Christ and those who are alive and remain are raised and changed at the end of the tribulation period.
This is for those who have an escape mentality and think the "rapture" is pre trib. Just trying to add a twist to your theology. What do you think?
The last trumpet? What a wonderful day?
there's a resurrection/rapture at the END of the tribulation.....that is why Yeshua said in Matt 24:29-30 "Immediately AFTER the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. THEN will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory."
He only returns ONCE and when He does EVERY EYE will see Him and EVERY KNEE will bow!
Reply:The rapture is before the tribulation. In Rev. We see the churches that are mentioned in Chapter 3, but no longer do you see the church after that until Rev.19, and that is when the tribulation is over. Rev. 4:1 mentions a trumpet as well, and John represents the believers who are taken at the rapture here.
Reply:The angels should form a jazz band.
Reply:So, you're not a fan of trumpets?
Reply:My uncle Arnold used to play the trumpet on the bells at Hogmanay outside to all the neighbours - definitely spiritual - or have I got that wrong!!! Yikes - only humour -will I be forever damned S o r r y!!
Reply:rusty trombone
Take 5.... bih-dabba-doo-doo-doo-dahh-dahhh.... naha-nah-nah-nah... Dave Brubeck's a pimp on the ivories
Reply:Rev 10:6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:
Rev 10:7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.
((( ALL ))) shall be changed, no more dwelling in flesh bodies.
1Co 15:51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
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Reply:Can't wait, huh?
Delusional people frighten me a bit - I always wonder if they're over the edge enough to 'hurry things along'.
Reply:No. Not the same. A rapture would be really stupid after the tribulation.
Trumpet~High Notes.?
hello! i play the trumpet in the band at my school. next year, i will be going to the high school and I will be in the marching band with MANY fellow trumpet players that can really play well. can't play so well, and since i will be with these people, I'd like to get better. i can hardly get a high C, my cut off is usually an A on a good day. i've done every tip my teachers have told me to do to improve my range but i just can't get anywhere above the staff like all my fellow band friends can. is there anything i can do? any kind of special trumpet or mouth piece?
Trumpet~High Notes.?
Try blowing a lil harder and make sure ur pressing it down all the way
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haha sorry I play the clarinet but my friend told me to type cuz she plays the trumpet
Reply:whatever you don't press into your lips too much, that will end up not being good for you in the long run. how i got a better range was try to play higher than my highest note towards the ends of my warm ups. there are these exercises i used when i was in the 8th-11th grade that got me from playing G right above the staff to playing high F's in jazz band. my private lesson teacher calls them V.C.s and there are many versions of it. ask your teacher about them, or email me and i can get you a copy of them.
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Trumpet~High Notes.?
Try blowing a lil harder and make sure ur pressing it down all the way
Edit:
haha sorry I play the clarinet but my friend told me to type cuz she plays the trumpet
Reply:whatever you don't press into your lips too much, that will end up not being good for you in the long run. how i got a better range was try to play higher than my highest note towards the ends of my warm ups. there are these exercises i used when i was in the 8th-11th grade that got me from playing G right above the staff to playing high F's in jazz band. my private lesson teacher calls them V.C.s and there are many versions of it. ask your teacher about them, or email me and i can get you a copy of them.
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Trumpet purchase!!!! Need HELP?
I have been playing trumpet continuously for the past 4 years, and am going to buy trumpet. My teacher and many others have suggested the Bach Stratavareous(spelling?). I am going to be using a 3c mouthpiece and i need a B-flat trumpet. Any suggestions other than the Bach? or any feedback on it?
Trumpet purchase!!!! Need HELP?
Go to a music store with a large selection and play a bunch of trumpets until you find the one you like. I eventually settled on a Bach Strad - they're great trumpets - but not everyone likes them. A couple of things to keep in mind:
1. Pro trumpets really do sound better but you may not be ready some pro trumpets. I found the top of line horns were like blowing down a sewer pipe. I just didn't have the power to fill it. Maybe someday but not yet.
2. The materials can produce much different sounds. Generally brass horns are mellower than silver. It's not just cosmetic.
3. Even within the same model horns can sound different. After I narrowed it down to the Strad I played about 5 different one's before I found the one I liked.
So King, Getzen, Yamaha, Leblanc, Conn, Taylor etc. They all make great horns (for a price) but you really have to play them to figure out which you like.
Having said all that, I love my Strad!
Reply:The best way to purchase a trumpet is go to a music store and test some. In my opinion stradsd are ok pro-horns. I tried 2 and didn't buy either one. Depending on the amount of money you want to spend, look the Conn. The strad is sort of middle ground for pro horns, there are some below and some above. The leader in professional brass is the Schilke Company in Chicago.
Reply:Bach strads are the industry standard for classical trumpet playing. I would not suggest anything else if that is your primary focus. Be aware however that there are 3 different size bells, differrent weights, different finishes (silver or laquer), and differrent leadpipes. You should ask your teacher to go with you to the store nearest you that has a lot of bach strads so that he can help you decide which one to get.
Reply:www.overstock.com -I got a clarinet there for really cheap and it's good quallity. They have trumpets too (different colors I might add like red and blue for under $200) - check it out!
Reply:If your teachers and others suggest the Bach Stradivarius, then buy that one. Do not buy anything off ebay or those online music shops.They sell cheap rubbish and you will not be able to get it fixed when it breaks.
Reply:There are several models in the Bach Stradivarius line. Around $2500 street price, worth every penny of the price.
Trumpet purchase!!!! Need HELP?
Go to a music store with a large selection and play a bunch of trumpets until you find the one you like. I eventually settled on a Bach Strad - they're great trumpets - but not everyone likes them. A couple of things to keep in mind:
1. Pro trumpets really do sound better but you may not be ready some pro trumpets. I found the top of line horns were like blowing down a sewer pipe. I just didn't have the power to fill it. Maybe someday but not yet.
2. The materials can produce much different sounds. Generally brass horns are mellower than silver. It's not just cosmetic.
3. Even within the same model horns can sound different. After I narrowed it down to the Strad I played about 5 different one's before I found the one I liked.
So King, Getzen, Yamaha, Leblanc, Conn, Taylor etc. They all make great horns (for a price) but you really have to play them to figure out which you like.
Having said all that, I love my Strad!
Reply:The best way to purchase a trumpet is go to a music store and test some. In my opinion stradsd are ok pro-horns. I tried 2 and didn't buy either one. Depending on the amount of money you want to spend, look the Conn. The strad is sort of middle ground for pro horns, there are some below and some above. The leader in professional brass is the Schilke Company in Chicago.
Reply:Bach strads are the industry standard for classical trumpet playing. I would not suggest anything else if that is your primary focus. Be aware however that there are 3 different size bells, differrent weights, different finishes (silver or laquer), and differrent leadpipes. You should ask your teacher to go with you to the store nearest you that has a lot of bach strads so that he can help you decide which one to get.
Reply:www.overstock.com -I got a clarinet there for really cheap and it's good quallity. They have trumpets too (different colors I might add like red and blue for under $200) - check it out!
Reply:If your teachers and others suggest the Bach Stradivarius, then buy that one. Do not buy anything off ebay or those online music shops.They sell cheap rubbish and you will not be able to get it fixed when it breaks.
Reply:There are several models in the Bach Stradivarius line. Around $2500 street price, worth every penny of the price.
TRUMPET help!?
I've been playing the trumpet for about 3 years now. I'm currently in high school and made the top band last year. I took a year off from playing the trumpet and have not touched it since last may. Now I'm going to be a senior next year and I'm taking the trumpet back up again. What is the best way to approach this?
TRUMPET help!?
I would just devote X amount of time per day to it. Make sure that time is free of distractions. Get a tutor if necessary. Just play your old sheet music and it should all come back to you.
Reply:I'd start out slow with low notes for a couple days. Then, you should be fine. Just go for it.
TRUMPET help!?
I would just devote X amount of time per day to it. Make sure that time is free of distractions. Get a tutor if necessary. Just play your old sheet music and it should all come back to you.
Reply:I'd start out slow with low notes for a couple days. Then, you should be fine. Just go for it.
Trumpet vs. Piano: which is better for a first-time musician?
I have had no previous musical experience in my life, and recently I have taken an interest in both the piano and trumpet. While I would preferably choose the trumpet, there are several things holding me back: I know they are very difficult instruments to learn to play, and I know that they are very loud and I could really disturb the people around me when I practice. Also, I know that they are relatively expensive, and I would have to rent one. Piano, on the other hand, I hear is the kind of instrument that many people begin with as their first instrument, and I do already have one that I can practice on, so the only price issue would be tuning. Which should I play? I have never played any instruments before except marimba, and I cannot read music in any way. I have some knowledge of the white keys on a piano from playing marimba, but the sharps and flats are a whole new world for me. Trumpet is completely different. Which is the better option for a first-time learning musician?
Trumpet vs. Piano: which is better for a first-time musician?
While you should do what you truly want, piano would be my suggestion. I have played violin for many years and studied music theory and everything goes back to the piano pretty much. I am teaching myself to play now. It does require effort and it will be challening learning both clefs but the payoff is you will be able to read a lot different instrument's music. In addition, you will have a great background for composing or playing other instruments. The piano has a beautiful sound too so it won't be too disturbing if you mess up (unlike the violon--man, sometimes my ears hurt! lol ). Try to take at least a few lessons from a teacher first so they can explain the clefs, sharps, naturals and exceptions as well as how to read the time codes. These are tricky and you will be less frusturated if you have someone acutally explain this too you. At the very least get a good beginners book. Best of luck!!!! :D
Reply:Piano is way easier to learn. As far as tuning goes, you might want to get a digital piano...they don't need to be tuned. That's your decision, though.
I would suggest you learn piano first. The trumpet is more difficult, and can make music "un-fun" quicker for a beginner in music than piano.
Reply:well i'm not a graet musician either but when i was in elementary my dad made me go to piano lessons but i won't say that it was easy ofcourse it also took a while for me to learn and adjust it but it was great it made me feel really good inside to play a good instrument so i say a piano would be a great instrument to practice for first timer musicians in my own opinion at least.
then in 5th grade i stopped learning bec. the passion was gone there was just no spark anymore. I don't really understan why i just wanted to quit maybe bec in the first place it was never really my choice to learn how to play that instrument and it took a while for me to adjust and like it a bit plus my teacher was quite harsh on me.
I know it's about your decision but in my point of view you should learn what your relly intrested in, in what your heart desires, in what your passion seeks. It's either you play A great classical instrument or you could play BOTH great classical instruments. Maybe not at thesame point in time but if you have the passion and yearning to learn how to play those instruments then you'll succeed but start with learning how to read music first like the music sheets or something.Good luck.Hope you could play great soon.^^_
Reply:piano is much easier to learn.
even little kids learn how to play it.
you can teach yourself if you want/need to as well.
the most difficult part is probably using both hands at the same time.
trumpet is more complex, and much much harder to learn by yourself. with only three valves you obviously can't make every note with them, so you need to change the shape of your mouth, and if you have nobody to show you how to shape it it would be much more difficult to figure out. plus there's nothing worse than listening to somebody learn the trumpet no matter what the time of day is..
Trumpet vs. Piano: which is better for a first-time musician?
While you should do what you truly want, piano would be my suggestion. I have played violin for many years and studied music theory and everything goes back to the piano pretty much. I am teaching myself to play now. It does require effort and it will be challening learning both clefs but the payoff is you will be able to read a lot different instrument's music. In addition, you will have a great background for composing or playing other instruments. The piano has a beautiful sound too so it won't be too disturbing if you mess up (unlike the violon--man, sometimes my ears hurt! lol ). Try to take at least a few lessons from a teacher first so they can explain the clefs, sharps, naturals and exceptions as well as how to read the time codes. These are tricky and you will be less frusturated if you have someone acutally explain this too you. At the very least get a good beginners book. Best of luck!!!! :D
Reply:Piano is way easier to learn. As far as tuning goes, you might want to get a digital piano...they don't need to be tuned. That's your decision, though.
I would suggest you learn piano first. The trumpet is more difficult, and can make music "un-fun" quicker for a beginner in music than piano.
Reply:well i'm not a graet musician either but when i was in elementary my dad made me go to piano lessons but i won't say that it was easy ofcourse it also took a while for me to learn and adjust it but it was great it made me feel really good inside to play a good instrument so i say a piano would be a great instrument to practice for first timer musicians in my own opinion at least.
then in 5th grade i stopped learning bec. the passion was gone there was just no spark anymore. I don't really understan why i just wanted to quit maybe bec in the first place it was never really my choice to learn how to play that instrument and it took a while for me to adjust and like it a bit plus my teacher was quite harsh on me.
I know it's about your decision but in my point of view you should learn what your relly intrested in, in what your heart desires, in what your passion seeks. It's either you play A great classical instrument or you could play BOTH great classical instruments. Maybe not at thesame point in time but if you have the passion and yearning to learn how to play those instruments then you'll succeed but start with learning how to read music first like the music sheets or something.Good luck.Hope you could play great soon.^^_
Reply:piano is much easier to learn.
even little kids learn how to play it.
you can teach yourself if you want/need to as well.
the most difficult part is probably using both hands at the same time.
trumpet is more complex, and much much harder to learn by yourself. with only three valves you obviously can't make every note with them, so you need to change the shape of your mouth, and if you have nobody to show you how to shape it it would be much more difficult to figure out. plus there's nothing worse than listening to somebody learn the trumpet no matter what the time of day is..
Trumpet and Clarinet Players? Marching Band People?
1. How do I fix my squeaking problem on clarinet. I am on a 3 reed after playing for 5 months. I switched from 5 years on trumpet.
Also how do I improve sound quality and my upper range.
Bb sounds really bad sound quality wise, how do I fix this
OR
Trumpet players
1. I have recently switched to a 5c mouthpiece, the tone quality is better than the 7c but the range is a little worse.
How do I improve my range on trumpet without scrunching?
I have no clue how to do a breathe realease well, help!!!
Answer whatever you can, any tips for these insturments and for marching band section leader tips would be apprecitated.
Thanks.
Trumpet and Clarinet Players? Marching Band People?
**clarinet**
i've been playing clarinet for nearly 5 years. so here's what i'd suggest.
did u start on a softer reed? or just on 3? if you haven't tried a softer read, perhaps you can try at least a 2 1/2 for a few weeks. they started me on a 2, and now i play with a 3 1/2. as for the squeaks.. that goes away with practice, try firming up your embochure, keeping your chin flat, and tightening up the corners of your mouth. like i said, it takes time to get completely rid of it.. and even then... it dones't go away completly.. i still sqeak ocasionaly.
as for the sound quality of the upper octive... once again, practice makes perfect. my instructor, when i was first starting to work on those notes, and even now, as i tackle higher notes, says just to sit, and hold out a note, and then, hold out the next note higher. ie. hold out a 3rd octave b for lets say 12 counts, and then move up to the c, and hold that out for 12 counts.. u can continue this all the way up. i had a problem with high d this year for a solo i played, adn i sucked at first, but i would sit there and hold out a high f for a really long time, 12 counts, then breathe, then 12 more counts, and so on... after playing that f, playing the d didn't bother me anymore, cuz i was used to even higher notes.
another thing for sound quality, is, your reed.. if ur reed is too hard, it will sound fuzzy or airy. to solve this, press with your thumb against the reed for 10 seconds or so, it softens it up a little.
and, idk if u do this or not, but when you get your reed damp b4 playing on it, get both ends wet, not jsut the part that goes in your mouth.. if u get the underside that is against the mouthpiece wet too, it helps get your higher notes out a little bit easier.
as for section leader... um, i'm only a freshman currently, and i'm in the colorguard, so i can't be a section leader, but i owuld be if i marched with my clarinet. (1rst chair) um, my band director was just talking about this last week, he said we would need to be able to march in step/time, be able to help the underclassmen if they needed help with ne thing, you'd be able to take control, step up and get whatever needs to be done, done.
if you need any more tips or help, just message me, i'd be glad to help.
good luck!
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Also how do I improve sound quality and my upper range.
Bb sounds really bad sound quality wise, how do I fix this
OR
Trumpet players
1. I have recently switched to a 5c mouthpiece, the tone quality is better than the 7c but the range is a little worse.
How do I improve my range on trumpet without scrunching?
I have no clue how to do a breathe realease well, help!!!
Answer whatever you can, any tips for these insturments and for marching band section leader tips would be apprecitated.
Thanks.
Trumpet and Clarinet Players? Marching Band People?
**clarinet**
i've been playing clarinet for nearly 5 years. so here's what i'd suggest.
did u start on a softer reed? or just on 3? if you haven't tried a softer read, perhaps you can try at least a 2 1/2 for a few weeks. they started me on a 2, and now i play with a 3 1/2. as for the squeaks.. that goes away with practice, try firming up your embochure, keeping your chin flat, and tightening up the corners of your mouth. like i said, it takes time to get completely rid of it.. and even then... it dones't go away completly.. i still sqeak ocasionaly.
as for the sound quality of the upper octive... once again, practice makes perfect. my instructor, when i was first starting to work on those notes, and even now, as i tackle higher notes, says just to sit, and hold out a note, and then, hold out the next note higher. ie. hold out a 3rd octave b for lets say 12 counts, and then move up to the c, and hold that out for 12 counts.. u can continue this all the way up. i had a problem with high d this year for a solo i played, adn i sucked at first, but i would sit there and hold out a high f for a really long time, 12 counts, then breathe, then 12 more counts, and so on... after playing that f, playing the d didn't bother me anymore, cuz i was used to even higher notes.
another thing for sound quality, is, your reed.. if ur reed is too hard, it will sound fuzzy or airy. to solve this, press with your thumb against the reed for 10 seconds or so, it softens it up a little.
and, idk if u do this or not, but when you get your reed damp b4 playing on it, get both ends wet, not jsut the part that goes in your mouth.. if u get the underside that is against the mouthpiece wet too, it helps get your higher notes out a little bit easier.
as for section leader... um, i'm only a freshman currently, and i'm in the colorguard, so i can't be a section leader, but i owuld be if i marched with my clarinet. (1rst chair) um, my band director was just talking about this last week, he said we would need to be able to march in step/time, be able to help the underclassmen if they needed help with ne thing, you'd be able to take control, step up and get whatever needs to be done, done.
if you need any more tips or help, just message me, i'd be glad to help.
good luck!
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Something wrong with my trumpet?
I have a trumpet that is extremely hard to play. It requires around 1 1/2 more effort than to play a trumpet at my school.
eg - School trumpets -%26gt; I can reach Space above line (G) with ease.
My trumpet -%26gt; I have to strain my embouchure just to reach (G).
The brand of trumpet I have, is called "Academy" and its a zip case.
It might be the mouthpiece because I can't warm up on my mouthpiece at all. Maybe I should get a new one?
By the way - I've been having trouble with this trumpet ever since I got it.
Something wrong with my trumpet?
try a different mouth piece. if thtsa dont fix it, then it is the horn itself.
have you or anyone else ever removed the valves for any reason? if they are in the wrong place like 1 in 2 or 3 in 1
it wont work. they are usualy stamped on the valves as to what cylinder they go in. they also have a NOTCH on the valve soo it lines up right. after makeing sure of all this and it still dosent work right, then it needs to be dipped in a solution and cleaned by a professional.DO NOT TRY IT YOUR SELF
Reply:i play the trumpet, and have been for about 4 or 5 years. the problem u r having, im not sure, but try cleaning out the mouthpiece. check for dents in the trumpet itself. if the problem persists, then take it to a music and arts store. im sorry i cant help any more, but its kind of hard because it could be caused by a lot of different things. also, i have never heard of that brand of trumpet before. are u sure its a good quality brand?
Reply:idk wat either of the trumpets are made out of (silver plating...etc.). It also depends on the make, because some trumpets are more lightweight, and have a thinner metal, which makes the sound travel easier, as opposed to a trumpet with a heavier feel that is made up of heavier or thicker metal, which may inhibit the quality playing you usually play on a different instrument.
Reply:Maybe you have a rusty trumpet...
eg - School trumpets -%26gt; I can reach Space above line (G) with ease.
My trumpet -%26gt; I have to strain my embouchure just to reach (G).
The brand of trumpet I have, is called "Academy" and its a zip case.
It might be the mouthpiece because I can't warm up on my mouthpiece at all. Maybe I should get a new one?
By the way - I've been having trouble with this trumpet ever since I got it.
Something wrong with my trumpet?
try a different mouth piece. if thtsa dont fix it, then it is the horn itself.
have you or anyone else ever removed the valves for any reason? if they are in the wrong place like 1 in 2 or 3 in 1
it wont work. they are usualy stamped on the valves as to what cylinder they go in. they also have a NOTCH on the valve soo it lines up right. after makeing sure of all this and it still dosent work right, then it needs to be dipped in a solution and cleaned by a professional.DO NOT TRY IT YOUR SELF
Reply:i play the trumpet, and have been for about 4 or 5 years. the problem u r having, im not sure, but try cleaning out the mouthpiece. check for dents in the trumpet itself. if the problem persists, then take it to a music and arts store. im sorry i cant help any more, but its kind of hard because it could be caused by a lot of different things. also, i have never heard of that brand of trumpet before. are u sure its a good quality brand?
Reply:idk wat either of the trumpets are made out of (silver plating...etc.). It also depends on the make, because some trumpets are more lightweight, and have a thinner metal, which makes the sound travel easier, as opposed to a trumpet with a heavier feel that is made up of heavier or thicker metal, which may inhibit the quality playing you usually play on a different instrument.
Reply:Maybe you have a rusty trumpet...
Baritone or trumpet?
I have been playing baritone for a few months. I am in band and i am starting to like the trumpet. My grandpa use to play the trumpet in his band that he had so i have a trumpet to fool around with. I am very good at baritone but i sorta wanna switch to trumpet. My grandpa is dead now so it would mean a lot to me and my family if i played the trumpet. My question is, stick with what i'm good at, or go on to a challenge?
Baritone or trumpet?
I started out with a baritone in Jr. High and switched to trumpet after a few months. The trumpet is a hard instrument to play but if you practice long enough, you can be a great player. I still play trumpet after 40 years and loving it!
Good luck.
Reply:Why can't you be both? You can play two instruments, can't you? I play xylophone and french horn. What's wrong with people who are bi-sectional?
Baritone or trumpet?
I started out with a baritone in Jr. High and switched to trumpet after a few months. The trumpet is a hard instrument to play but if you practice long enough, you can be a great player. I still play trumpet after 40 years and loving it!
Good luck.
Reply:Why can't you be both? You can play two instruments, can't you? I play xylophone and french horn. What's wrong with people who are bi-sectional?
Baritone or Trumpet?
i have been playing baritone for a few months. I am in band and i am starting to like the trumpet. My grandpa use to play the trumpet in his band that he had so i have a trumpet to fool around with. I am very good at baritone but i sorta wanna switch to trumpet. My grandpa is dead now so it would mean a lot to me and my family if i played the trumpet. My question is, stick with what i'm good at, or go on to a challenge?
And i can't play both
Baritone or Trumpet?
well its your desision ... if you like challanges go for it but then again it may reminded you of your decised grandpa
Reply:well you can play the trumpet and be good because baritone and trumpet got the same notes Report It
Reply:Why not go for a challenge? Playing trumpet is very fun and you never know, you might turn out to be good at it as well. Since you already have a trumpet, I would go for it. The fingerings are not that different. The only thing that would be different would be the change in the size of the mouthpiece, and it might take time to get used to, but it won't be that hard. And if it turns out that you don't like the trumpet as much as the baritone, you can always go back! Good luck with whatever you choose!
Reply:I play the oboe, and sometimes I really want to switch instruments. Unfortunately, I can't. I think that you should switch instruments. Since you already know how to play the baritone, you could learn a different instrument. I love the trumpet (as long as the person playing it is good at it). Variety is like a pinch of cinnamon in the boiling soup pot of life.
Reply:I love baritone! But, it sounds like although you are good with the baritone--having only played for a few months--you probably haven't mastered it. I admire the desire to emulate your grandpa and to seek a new challenge. But, there is something to be said for sticking with something too.
If you truly want to learn the trumpet for yourself, then I would go for it. But, I would make sure it's what you want, whatever your motivation.
I don't recall how what keys the two are in. But, if they are in the same key--it will be easier for you to read the music and be able to switch back and forth on your own time. (outside of class?)
Reply:If you are truly very good at the baritone then the trumpet will be just as easy, AFTER you master the smaller embouchure.
It is nearly impossible to develope an excellent embouchure for both instruments given the huge difference in mouthpieces. You need to choose one over the other.
Factors you may wish to consider;
#1) Have your parents already purchased the baritone for you? Baritones are very expensive!
#2) you already have the trumpet and it seems as if you are drawn to it rather than the baritone!
Once you have mastred on or the other then you can proceed learning other instruments as well. The trumpet and the baritone are different in the fact that on is played reading the treble cleff and the baritone uses the bass of F cleff.
Reply:trumpet. it's pretty easy actually, and fun to play sometimes.
Reply:hey. i play the trumpet 4.. about a month now ,its real easy to pick up ,by the 2 week i could play a whole song not with help,but it wood be better if u had help probley learn it better,,,,i say trumpet
Reply:Think: if you continue with baritone, how badly will you wish you'd chosen trumpet? If you change to trumpet, how badly will you miss baritone?
If you learn a second instrument now, even though you can't play both, in the future you will have two skills instead of one and you will be earning your own money to buy both and play both or either when and where you wish.
Of course with any skill, a few months in there is a dull patch when you fall a bit out of love with the learning - kind of the novelty wears off - so beware that it's not simply this happening to you now, because if that's all it is, it will happen again with trumpet.
Clearly you are from a musical family and already in a band after only a few months. You would be able to pick up another instrument in the future when you can pay for lessons yourself.
I haven't given you an A or B answer, but hope i've given you more suggestions to get you closer to knowing what your own mind is. Whatever you play, you must enjoy it.
Reply:you ought to stick with the baritone. chances are you can get so much better on the one you are on now. if you switch you will just be mediocre at two instruments and not an expert at one. stick with one until you have it to an expert level.
Reply:i would go for the trumpet
Reply:I found myself in this very same delima.
I started out on french horn but wanted to swich to Trumpet.
I wound up swiching to Trumpet %26amp; I am way better at it!
It just depends on which you're better at.
And i can't play both
Baritone or Trumpet?
well its your desision ... if you like challanges go for it but then again it may reminded you of your decised grandpa
Reply:well you can play the trumpet and be good because baritone and trumpet got the same notes Report It
Reply:Why not go for a challenge? Playing trumpet is very fun and you never know, you might turn out to be good at it as well. Since you already have a trumpet, I would go for it. The fingerings are not that different. The only thing that would be different would be the change in the size of the mouthpiece, and it might take time to get used to, but it won't be that hard. And if it turns out that you don't like the trumpet as much as the baritone, you can always go back! Good luck with whatever you choose!
Reply:I play the oboe, and sometimes I really want to switch instruments. Unfortunately, I can't. I think that you should switch instruments. Since you already know how to play the baritone, you could learn a different instrument. I love the trumpet (as long as the person playing it is good at it). Variety is like a pinch of cinnamon in the boiling soup pot of life.
Reply:I love baritone! But, it sounds like although you are good with the baritone--having only played for a few months--you probably haven't mastered it. I admire the desire to emulate your grandpa and to seek a new challenge. But, there is something to be said for sticking with something too.
If you truly want to learn the trumpet for yourself, then I would go for it. But, I would make sure it's what you want, whatever your motivation.
I don't recall how what keys the two are in. But, if they are in the same key--it will be easier for you to read the music and be able to switch back and forth on your own time. (outside of class?)
Reply:If you are truly very good at the baritone then the trumpet will be just as easy, AFTER you master the smaller embouchure.
It is nearly impossible to develope an excellent embouchure for both instruments given the huge difference in mouthpieces. You need to choose one over the other.
Factors you may wish to consider;
#1) Have your parents already purchased the baritone for you? Baritones are very expensive!
#2) you already have the trumpet and it seems as if you are drawn to it rather than the baritone!
Once you have mastred on or the other then you can proceed learning other instruments as well. The trumpet and the baritone are different in the fact that on is played reading the treble cleff and the baritone uses the bass of F cleff.
Reply:trumpet. it's pretty easy actually, and fun to play sometimes.
Reply:hey. i play the trumpet 4.. about a month now ,its real easy to pick up ,by the 2 week i could play a whole song not with help,but it wood be better if u had help probley learn it better,,,,i say trumpet
Reply:Think: if you continue with baritone, how badly will you wish you'd chosen trumpet? If you change to trumpet, how badly will you miss baritone?
If you learn a second instrument now, even though you can't play both, in the future you will have two skills instead of one and you will be earning your own money to buy both and play both or either when and where you wish.
Of course with any skill, a few months in there is a dull patch when you fall a bit out of love with the learning - kind of the novelty wears off - so beware that it's not simply this happening to you now, because if that's all it is, it will happen again with trumpet.
Clearly you are from a musical family and already in a band after only a few months. You would be able to pick up another instrument in the future when you can pay for lessons yourself.
I haven't given you an A or B answer, but hope i've given you more suggestions to get you closer to knowing what your own mind is. Whatever you play, you must enjoy it.
Reply:you ought to stick with the baritone. chances are you can get so much better on the one you are on now. if you switch you will just be mediocre at two instruments and not an expert at one. stick with one until you have it to an expert level.
Reply:i would go for the trumpet
Reply:I found myself in this very same delima.
I started out on french horn but wanted to swich to Trumpet.
I wound up swiching to Trumpet %26amp; I am way better at it!
It just depends on which you're better at.
Transposing D trumpet part for Bb trumpet?
I am playing with orchestra on one of their songs and the trumpet part is a D trumpet I was wondering how do you transpose a trumpet in D part so you can play it on a Bb trumpet?
Transposing D trumpet part for Bb trumpet?
Ya, you'll have to bring everything up a major third, so transpose the key signature up a major 3rd, and then, a handy trick is to read everything up a line or up a space. Imagine that the bottom line of the staff is on top of the staff. This works quite well for me anyway!
Reply:On D trumpet, written "C" = soundind "D" (one step above written note)
On Bb trumpet, written "C" = sounding "Bb" (one step below written note)
write %26amp;or play everything up 2 whole steps (a major 3rd),
for example; you have a written c which = sounding D which means if you play an E on your Bb trumpet, you get the correct pitch.
Reply:the person above pretty much summed it all up. hehe would you by any chance be playing an excerpt from Handel's Messiah?
flowers funeral
Transposing D trumpet part for Bb trumpet?
Ya, you'll have to bring everything up a major third, so transpose the key signature up a major 3rd, and then, a handy trick is to read everything up a line or up a space. Imagine that the bottom line of the staff is on top of the staff. This works quite well for me anyway!
Reply:On D trumpet, written "C" = soundind "D" (one step above written note)
On Bb trumpet, written "C" = sounding "Bb" (one step below written note)
write %26amp;or play everything up 2 whole steps (a major 3rd),
for example; you have a written c which = sounding D which means if you play an E on your Bb trumpet, you get the correct pitch.
Reply:the person above pretty much summed it all up. hehe would you by any chance be playing an excerpt from Handel's Messiah?
flowers funeral
Trumpet project questions? Help before friday! Urgent!?
Me and my 2 friends have a music project on trumpets due friday. We have almost everything covered but we need to play trumpet music and different styles. Like classical, jazz and i dont know what other trumpet styles there are! Please if you know, tell me and even better if you have a song too please tell so i can get it. As well we want or proj to stand out so we want some idea where we can make it pop! like we already drew a huge yellow trumpet and we put glitter around it so its like bam! and we need more ideas to make the teacher smile during our presentation. Please help guys, thanks :)
Trumpet project questions? Help before friday! Urgent!?
sorry its too late.
but...
there is blues, swing, march etc.
and you could have like gotten concerto for trumpet by haydn... you couldve gotten a recording of someone playing it. or the most common... a trumpeters lullaby... idk who its by.
sorry i didnt see this earlier.
=[
but both good solos. i've played them both.
Trumpet project questions? Help before friday! Urgent!?
sorry its too late.
but...
there is blues, swing, march etc.
and you could have like gotten concerto for trumpet by haydn... you couldve gotten a recording of someone playing it. or the most common... a trumpeters lullaby... idk who its by.
sorry i didnt see this earlier.
=[
but both good solos. i've played them both.
Thinking about playing the trumpet...hmmmm?
After hearing David Miles' trumpet solo,
I am again intrigued by the exqua of the trumpet.
I feel like playing the trumpet right now.
lol The thing is, I don't play the trumpet.
I played the trumpet in the school band for 5 years,
but I didn't improve as good as being a pro.
so I quit the band, returned the rented one, and here I am.
I had been thinking about getting the trumpet for myself.
But I hate certain things about the trumpet like cleaning,
and I puke whenever any of the valves get stuck.
That drives me nuts. Mention about high notes, high speeching sound. I live in an apartment,
so the sound may be too explosive.
Still I wish to play the trumpet for no big reason.
What should I do?
Is this just quick, spontaneous desire that will disappear soon
Help me here, Jazzz trumpet masters!
Thinking about playing the trumpet...hmmmm?
You've given up before. What makes you think you're gonna suddenly develop a passion to follow through this time? Get a good iPod and down load a bunch of Miles and Roy Hargrove and save yourself the embarrassment of practicing 6 hours a day in a closet and causing a neighborhood disturbance. Go out and support live jazz until you find something you really have a passion for.
Reply:Play the trumpet!!!!! Buy Silent Brass and practice.
Reply:first of all, its MILES DAVIS not david miles. and if you think your desire will disappear soon, than obviously you really dont want to learn. if you really want to get good, make it an effort.
Reply:If you want to succeed, first go get a good private lesson teacher. You'll progress much faster than self-teaching (and faster than you would in school). After that, buy a "Silent Brass" system which is a real good trumpet mute that is made to be able to hook headphones to so you can hear yourself without others hearing you. I linked to a site that has the silent brass system.
Reply:Get a descent trumpet, first of all. A good trumpet with proper care shouldn't have problems with the valves getting stuck. The tuning slides either, for that matter. Brass instruments take responsibility, hygeine, and care. To play decent, takes a good amount of dedication. Years. If you can read music, get an Arbans Conservatory Method book For Trumpet and start on page one. Play each exersize until perfection until you finish that book. Oh, Yamaha makes this gizmo, "Silent Brass" for muting brass intruments for practice. Check it out and that may solve your apartment problems. Music and notobly brass instruments are very rewarding. If you purchase one, at least you'll have it there. Maybe one day you'll find the dedication.... Good luck.
Reply:There's a couple electronic trumpets on the market
http://www.kilian-nakamura.com/catalog/e...
http://www.digitaltrumpet.com.au/
I don't think this is meant to be funny. You make the call
http://youtube.com/watch?v=U7wsjLr8qh0%26amp;f...
I am again intrigued by the exqua of the trumpet.
I feel like playing the trumpet right now.
lol The thing is, I don't play the trumpet.
I played the trumpet in the school band for 5 years,
but I didn't improve as good as being a pro.
so I quit the band, returned the rented one, and here I am.
I had been thinking about getting the trumpet for myself.
But I hate certain things about the trumpet like cleaning,
and I puke whenever any of the valves get stuck.
That drives me nuts. Mention about high notes, high speeching sound. I live in an apartment,
so the sound may be too explosive.
Still I wish to play the trumpet for no big reason.
What should I do?
Is this just quick, spontaneous desire that will disappear soon
Help me here, Jazzz trumpet masters!
Thinking about playing the trumpet...hmmmm?
You've given up before. What makes you think you're gonna suddenly develop a passion to follow through this time? Get a good iPod and down load a bunch of Miles and Roy Hargrove and save yourself the embarrassment of practicing 6 hours a day in a closet and causing a neighborhood disturbance. Go out and support live jazz until you find something you really have a passion for.
Reply:Play the trumpet!!!!! Buy Silent Brass and practice.
Reply:first of all, its MILES DAVIS not david miles. and if you think your desire will disappear soon, than obviously you really dont want to learn. if you really want to get good, make it an effort.
Reply:If you want to succeed, first go get a good private lesson teacher. You'll progress much faster than self-teaching (and faster than you would in school). After that, buy a "Silent Brass" system which is a real good trumpet mute that is made to be able to hook headphones to so you can hear yourself without others hearing you. I linked to a site that has the silent brass system.
Reply:Get a descent trumpet, first of all. A good trumpet with proper care shouldn't have problems with the valves getting stuck. The tuning slides either, for that matter. Brass instruments take responsibility, hygeine, and care. To play decent, takes a good amount of dedication. Years. If you can read music, get an Arbans Conservatory Method book For Trumpet and start on page one. Play each exersize until perfection until you finish that book. Oh, Yamaha makes this gizmo, "Silent Brass" for muting brass intruments for practice. Check it out and that may solve your apartment problems. Music and notobly brass instruments are very rewarding. If you purchase one, at least you'll have it there. Maybe one day you'll find the dedication.... Good luck.
Reply:There's a couple electronic trumpets on the market
http://www.kilian-nakamura.com/catalog/e...
http://www.digitaltrumpet.com.au/
I don't think this is meant to be funny. You make the call
http://youtube.com/watch?v=U7wsjLr8qh0%26amp;f...
Trumpet..........?
what are some ways to get a trumpets valves moving faster without stretching the springs?
Trumpet..........?
take brasso and put it on a rag then just run the rag through the valve casing until no more black **** comes out. your valves will be like glass then.
Reply:Stretching the springs is not a good idea.
Like others have suggested, getting your valves to move faster is a combination of maintenance and conditioning on your part.
Maintenance:
The trumpet should be cleaned regularly and you should obtain a trumpet cleaning kit with a valve casing-sized brush. I use the kit in the link I have provided below and find it to be very effective; it uses sponges instead of bristles, so it won't scratch the inside of your horn. When you clean your valves, wipe existing oil off and recoat the piston.
Oil choice is also an important factor. Depending on the age and use of your horn, it may need a different type of oil. There are also two types of oil: organic and synthetic. I believe the price is around the same, though some argue synthetic keeps the horn cleaner and the valves moving faster. I would recommend Al Cass brand for organic or Hetman for synthetic. Never mix organic with synthetic because you might get a gummy residue. Always clean the piston and casing thoroughly before shifting types.
Check the pistons for corrosion. If there is any, this may be causing the valves to move slower, and it can be remedied by taking the horn in.
I had a horn where the springs corroded and stuck together. Sometimes, like in my case, all that is needed are new spings.
Conditioning:
You must have proper finger position on the valves or else that will eventually cause corrosion, wear on the valve, and the piston to stick. Push the valve straight down. Your right thumb should be tucked between the first and second valves (or second and third if your hands are big), which allows the fingers to take the proper claw shape over the valves. Playing with your thumb cradling the leadpipe before the valve casement will cause your fingers to go slower and to apply pressure to the valves at an angle, bad for the valves.
Keeping your pinky finger in the pinky ring will help hand positioning as well.
A common bad habit for players is a tendency to push the valves down slower on slower tunes and harder and faster in quicker passages. Get in the habit of always "banging down" the valves quickly. The faster you push it down, the faster it will come up.
Scales are your friend for muscle memory and finger strengthening, and finger flexibility. I am skeptical to recommend any sort of external device for it. If you want to get your valves and fingers really moving, try B major on eighth notes at 160bpm!
Reply:Use special oil every time before and after you play... So your trumpet will be in a good condition every time!
Reply:Well if you have already bent your wires then that's what making your trumpet slow down. It warps the wire even though it looks alright. Clean your trumpet or go get it cleaned if you don't know how. Oil the valves before you play. I wish I knew more but that's all I know about the trumpet. I took an instrument care and repair class and that's what I can tell you. Go get it checked out in a shop to see if it needs cleaned or something replaced.
Reply:I'll assume you know how to properly clean your trumpet and use a quality vavle oil, like Al Cass.
If you've done all the basic stuff, then it's time to take it to a professional. It could be that the springs are worn out. New springs would help tremendously. It could also be corrosion on the valve or valve casing that simple cleaning can't get rid of. A repair tech can clean it a lot better than you can. If the plating is worn off the valve you can also get that fixed as well.
Reply:I always used water and a rag to clean them thoroughly, then lots of valve oil, but I was never a professional player.
Played in Concert, Jazz, and Marching Bands 7th through 12 th grade. Also played in command band while in school in the Navy. Dated a professional trumpet player for over 2 years, not sure what he did to make his move fast, but he could play really well (lots of salsa and meringue type music).
Reply:finger techniques, pushing the valves down correctly is harder than it seems
Trumpet..........?
take brasso and put it on a rag then just run the rag through the valve casing until no more black **** comes out. your valves will be like glass then.
Reply:Stretching the springs is not a good idea.
Like others have suggested, getting your valves to move faster is a combination of maintenance and conditioning on your part.
Maintenance:
The trumpet should be cleaned regularly and you should obtain a trumpet cleaning kit with a valve casing-sized brush. I use the kit in the link I have provided below and find it to be very effective; it uses sponges instead of bristles, so it won't scratch the inside of your horn. When you clean your valves, wipe existing oil off and recoat the piston.
Oil choice is also an important factor. Depending on the age and use of your horn, it may need a different type of oil. There are also two types of oil: organic and synthetic. I believe the price is around the same, though some argue synthetic keeps the horn cleaner and the valves moving faster. I would recommend Al Cass brand for organic or Hetman for synthetic. Never mix organic with synthetic because you might get a gummy residue. Always clean the piston and casing thoroughly before shifting types.
Check the pistons for corrosion. If there is any, this may be causing the valves to move slower, and it can be remedied by taking the horn in.
I had a horn where the springs corroded and stuck together. Sometimes, like in my case, all that is needed are new spings.
Conditioning:
You must have proper finger position on the valves or else that will eventually cause corrosion, wear on the valve, and the piston to stick. Push the valve straight down. Your right thumb should be tucked between the first and second valves (or second and third if your hands are big), which allows the fingers to take the proper claw shape over the valves. Playing with your thumb cradling the leadpipe before the valve casement will cause your fingers to go slower and to apply pressure to the valves at an angle, bad for the valves.
Keeping your pinky finger in the pinky ring will help hand positioning as well.
A common bad habit for players is a tendency to push the valves down slower on slower tunes and harder and faster in quicker passages. Get in the habit of always "banging down" the valves quickly. The faster you push it down, the faster it will come up.
Scales are your friend for muscle memory and finger strengthening, and finger flexibility. I am skeptical to recommend any sort of external device for it. If you want to get your valves and fingers really moving, try B major on eighth notes at 160bpm!
Reply:Use special oil every time before and after you play... So your trumpet will be in a good condition every time!
Reply:Well if you have already bent your wires then that's what making your trumpet slow down. It warps the wire even though it looks alright. Clean your trumpet or go get it cleaned if you don't know how. Oil the valves before you play. I wish I knew more but that's all I know about the trumpet. I took an instrument care and repair class and that's what I can tell you. Go get it checked out in a shop to see if it needs cleaned or something replaced.
Reply:I'll assume you know how to properly clean your trumpet and use a quality vavle oil, like Al Cass.
If you've done all the basic stuff, then it's time to take it to a professional. It could be that the springs are worn out. New springs would help tremendously. It could also be corrosion on the valve or valve casing that simple cleaning can't get rid of. A repair tech can clean it a lot better than you can. If the plating is worn off the valve you can also get that fixed as well.
Reply:I always used water and a rag to clean them thoroughly, then lots of valve oil, but I was never a professional player.
Played in Concert, Jazz, and Marching Bands 7th through 12 th grade. Also played in command band while in school in the Navy. Dated a professional trumpet player for over 2 years, not sure what he did to make his move fast, but he could play really well (lots of salsa and meringue type music).
Reply:finger techniques, pushing the valves down correctly is harder than it seems
Trumpet???
I need to clean my silver bach trumpet. ant suggestions on what to use (i.e. cleaning supplies, polishers)?? Also would it be okay if i sprayed some windex on a cloth and wiped down my trumpet????
Trumpet???
Bach makes a great trumpet. I hope your a good player. With a silver finish you want to make sure you do not use any abrasives to clean(polish) the horn. I would go to a jeweler or any store that sells jewelry and purchase a "JEWELERS CLOTH". It easy on the finish of the horn and will make it pop. For cleaning the inside, a mild dish washing soap will suffice. If you do not have a "brush", go to a music store a buy one. They're flexible and non-abrasive and can get in all the nooks and crannies .I started playing trombone 58 years ago,still have my very first one and although it's a student model, it still looks and plays great.
Reply:you can clean it the same way you clean laquered instruments.
do not use windex! i have a bach and asked an instrument specialist, he said no!
a jewelers cloth would be good but you can just go to a music store and try something called "blitz metal care" buy the one that says metal care, not gloss care. i used that and my trumpet looks like new every time.
if you can't trust me, just take it for a professional cleaning and waste $90 instead of $6 for the cloth
hope i was of much help!
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Trumpet???
Bach makes a great trumpet. I hope your a good player. With a silver finish you want to make sure you do not use any abrasives to clean(polish) the horn. I would go to a jeweler or any store that sells jewelry and purchase a "JEWELERS CLOTH". It easy on the finish of the horn and will make it pop. For cleaning the inside, a mild dish washing soap will suffice. If you do not have a "brush", go to a music store a buy one. They're flexible and non-abrasive and can get in all the nooks and crannies .I started playing trombone 58 years ago,still have my very first one and although it's a student model, it still looks and plays great.
Reply:you can clean it the same way you clean laquered instruments.
do not use windex! i have a bach and asked an instrument specialist, he said no!
a jewelers cloth would be good but you can just go to a music store and try something called "blitz metal care" buy the one that says metal care, not gloss care. i used that and my trumpet looks like new every time.
if you can't trust me, just take it for a professional cleaning and waste $90 instead of $6 for the cloth
hope i was of much help!
office table
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