If you think trumpets go hand-in-hand with jazz only and nothing else, then think again. If anything, trumpets are one of the most versatile instruments anyone can play. They are loud enough to be heard over other instruments, such as in a band or orchestra, yet are soft enough to accompany vibratos without ...

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 ...