| The accuracy on a C trumpet is easier. That is why cold entrances are more secure. It's even easier on D or Eb. I understand that Vacchianno was an advocate for D. The BSO used to use C trumpets with a D valve. Eb's are are gaining popularity.
Many conductors think that the trumpets are too loud anyway so why not go smaller? IMHO a lot of times they sound too puny but shorter horns have their place.
I would agree that Magers is the patriarch of American C trumpet usage. |