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Originally Posted by Bikephan I cannot claim to be a natural trumpet expert, but wouldn't the issue of playing with even tempered modern instruments be a real problem if we only used natural trumpets? |
I think you are right, that it is a problem, and that it is one of the top reasons why most baroque trumpet playing involves vent holes. (And that's with period instrument groups using something close to even temperment!) There is a limited amount of bending that is practical, and true natural trumpet playing will be limited in practicality unless other temperments are used.
Mike's point about timbre is important too. The few times I've played baroque trumpet with modern instrument orchestras it has felt like an uphill battle to create a sound that blends acceptably. I know there are groups where a good blend is achieved (e.g. Orchestra of the 18th Century) but this is not commonplace yet.