| Interesting bnb. I think for some orchestral players the C trumpet for them becomes another man's Bb. By that I mean they use that instrument so much that he or she becomes very comfortable with it. For the majority of the trumpet players in this world I think the Bb is the most common instrument. But for orchestral players who day in and day out play C trumpet..... I think many of them feel more comfortable with that instrument then the Bb in some circumstances. Maybe they have other things on the concert they have to play on C trumpet and just like to stick with the same instrument. These are just some thoughts I would like to throw out.
Question for bnb.
Have you ever been at a concert where people are playing Ellington on C trumpets and the sound of it bothered you or just the look of it? I hear you loud and clear with your post. Just curious!
In Peace,
TM |