Welcome to the wonderful world of trumpets! You might think trumpets are a simple instrument, but there are actually a lot of variations and a lot to know about each variation. The trumpets covered in this guide include: The Bb trumpet The C trumpet The D/Eb trumpet The piccolo trumpet The pocket ...
Whether you have a child that has been taking trumpet lessons and is finally ready for an upgrade or if you yourself are looking for a more professionally styled trumpet, you may feel overwhelmed with the large range of selections available. In this guide, we’re here to help you separate not only the top professional ...
Whether your child is just starting out or if you want to pick up your next hobby through an instrument, having the proper tools to learn can be just as important as the lessons themselves. If you’re looking to choose the right instrument fit for you or your child’s level or if you want to pick out the best student ...
The Piccolo is the smallest in the trumpet family and is designed to play either A or Bb, using a separate for each key. Many greenhorn players confuse the piccolo trumpet with a regular pocket one, as they are both small and portable. But the truth is that there is a difference between these two. Over the years, the ...
The trumpet is a popular instrument given its versatility. It is equally suitable for playing classical as well as jazz music. It holds a place in bands and orchestras and works just as well for soloists. But as the name implies, the jazz trumpet has a special place in jazz music. Being the loudest solo instrument, ...
Now that you’ve got your new trumpet and a few basics under your belt, it’s time to start thinking about maintenance. All instruments need occasional maintenance work, and you need to learn how to clean a trumpet to properly maintain yours. Fortunately, cleaning your trumpet isn’t difficult. It may be a little ...
Many jazz lovers, especially trumpet aficionados would say their first instrument was the Carol Brass trumpet. Today, several brands have come up. This makes our choice of the best pocket trumpet even harder. Nonetheless, we are not left without help. Out of the many types of trumpets, the pocket trumpet is becoming ...
There are many types of trumpets. It’s an instrument that can be found in any marching band or orchestra and in many ways, it’s taken for granted. But, when you think about the ways that it can be played to produce many kinds of music from jazz to classical the versatility is surprising. The trumpet is a fascinating ...
When traveling with a musical instrument or putting it in storage, it’s important to make sure it’s in the right case. If not, the significant damage might occur, especially with brass instruments. Brass dents very easily and can be difficult or impossible to fix which could potentially ruin your trumpet forever. ...