About the Instrument:
Heralding the King with the sound of Trumpets dates all the way back to King Tutankhamun, 1500BC. With the addition of valves and other design improvements, the Trumpet remains one of the most versatile instruments. Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie led the modern charge of the Trumpet sound, with the Orchestral classical sound being led by virtuosos like Adolph “Bud” Herseth. Whether across a football field, concert hall, or latin dance floor, the Trumpet can easily be heard carrying over the rest of the band.
Purchase Price: $125-4,500.00
Rental Price: $18-30.00
How Loud Is It?: 98dbl.
Difficulty Level: 7
Can the Sound be Muted?: Yes, with different mutes creating different sounds.
Weight: 2lbs., 8lbs. in case
Additional costs, What else you’ll need: Valve oil, trumpet stand.
Mouthpieces come in a variety of shapes and sizes (bore).
Scholarship Opportunities: Yes
Performing Opportunities: Orchestra, Jazz Groups, Dixieland Bands, Latin Music, Swing Bands, Military Bands, Marching Bands, Ska Music.
Related Instruments: Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet
Pros: Loud. Top sound of the brass family, and covers many different styles of music.
Cons: Loud. Producing a sound by buzzing on the mouthpiece takes getting used to, as well as learning how to finger all notes off of 3 valves.
Why play the Trumpet? Click on the movie below.
