| Re: Piccolo trumpets
I would agree with others and say to try as many as you can get your hands on. I play a Schilke P5-4 but I have tried Kanstul, Stomvi, and the old bachs too. I would have liked to try out the rotary horns like Scherzer but my teacher explained to me that if I were to use it in orchestra, I might want to get a piston picc instead. The Kanstul for me, had a very easy, free blowing high range but a sound that was a bit to brittle for me. The Stomvi was a very close second. It has a very light feel and sound and a very comfortable instrument. I chose the Schilke becuase I felt the same comfort with a touch of a darker sound with a wider mouthpiece.
I am not very experienced with the Piccolo Trumpet but that is my take on the situation.
-Jacob
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Youth Philharmonic Orchestra at New England Conservatory
Wellesley Symphony Orchestra
Rivers Faculty Symphony Orchestra
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