Sometimes when I tell somebody that I chose to learn the trumpet a few years back, they look at me with quite a shocked face. They tell me that they admire my dedication to the instrument, but that they’d much rather learn an instrument that is simpler to maintain like the violin, instead of spending …
If you want to get better at playing the trumpet, you should consult a trumpet range guide. Then, you can determine if you know all of the notes or which notes you should learn next. Some trumpeters can play much higher or lower than the standard range. But you don’t have to go that far …
Trumpet Range Guide: Understanding The Entire Trumpet Range Read More »
Maybe you heard the bass trumpet in Wagner or at a Dave Matthews Band concert. It’s easy to fall in love with the bass trumpet’s powerful yet surprisingly warm sound. But once you start shopping for a bass trumpet, you soon find that pickings are slim and prices are high. Bass trumpets are still an …
For nearly 100 years professional trumpet players have considered Bach Stradivarius trumpets to be among the finest instruments available. Bach Stradivarius trumpets can be found in jazz clubs, orchestra pits, and recording studios around the world. But given the dizzying number of keys, bell sizes, bores, and finishes, how do you decide which Bach Stradivarius …
Did you hear about the trumpet player that played in tune? Neither did I. Haha, classic! All jokes aside, learning how to tune your trumpet is no laughing matter. Speaking from personal experience, I know how difficult it can be for you to figure out how to tune your trumpet. If you’ve never cared much …
If you’ve landed here as you’re trying to figure out how to find the best beginner trumpet, why don’t you take a rest, weary traveler? You’ve probably had to scroll through quite a bit of content trying to figure out how to begin your buying journey for your first trumpet. There’s sooo much to sort …
How to Find the Best Beginner Trumpet: why Yamaha Might not be the Right Choice for You Read More »
The trumpet is an instrument that has been heard in jazz recordings for decades. Since it is one of the loudest instruments from those that typically belong in a jazz formation, it is generally the “leader” or the instrument that plays the melody and solos. Since the early days, many musicians responsible for big changes …
The trumpet is one of the jazz world’s iconic instruments. Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Chet Baker – the list of great jazz trumpet players is long and gets longer every day. And for every jazz trumpet player, there is an opinion about what is the best jazz trumpet. Jazz covers an enormous variety of styles. …
Summary: This Mendini Trumpet Review and Guide will explain the good and bad about the Mendini trumpet and who should invest in one. Are you looking for a new trumpet? The Mendini trumpet might be a good choice whether you start or transition to another instrument. There are many types of trumpets, making it hard …
Summary: This Mendini Pocket Trumpet Review and Guide will explain the good, bad, and ugly about the Mendini pocket trumpet and if it is the right fit for you. If you are interested in playing a pocket trumpet or have a family member interested in a smaller trumpet, the Mendini pocket trumpet is a great …
