TrumpetMaster - View Single Post - can someone explain these trumpet attributes?

rowuk · 01-02-2008, 04:09 PM

LLD,
The cornet sounds darker because it has a more conical bore shape. The trumpet is more cylindrical in nature and therefore sounds more "brilliant".

I can't say for sure why the low G is easier. It could be the horn, mouthpiece, you or a bit of all three. I have trumpets that have very easy low ranges that match my cornets so your case does not have to be representative.

Missing notes can have many reasons. In my teaching, I always start with an analysis of breathing habits. Breathing is the basis for all wind instrument playing. Once the breathing is full and relaxed, we can look for other sources of tension or even concentration killers........

01-02-2008, 04:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,624	Re: can someone explain these trumpet attributes? LLD, The cornet sounds darker because it has a more conical bore shape. The trumpet is more cylindrical in nature and therefore sounds more "brilliant". I can't say for sure why the low G is easier. It could be the horn, mouthpiece, you or a bit of all three. I have trumpets that have very easy low ranges that match my cornets so your case does not have to be representative. Missing notes can have many reasons. In my teaching, I always start with an analysis of breathing habits. Breathing is the basis for all wind instrument playing. Once the breathing is full and relaxed, we can look for other sources of tension or even concentration killers........ __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.