| Re: Differences between the Trumpet and the Cornet
Never take a cornet to a trumpet fight.
Cornets are great for section work, assuming it's a cornet section. They're also great for solo work, especially technical ones. Never play a classic cornet setup when a trumpet is called for in the music, though, and don't try to play one in a trumpet section - you will have trouble projecting enough to be heard, especially if the trumpet players are playing loudly.
As for the similarities, if you have a Bach 180 ML 37 trumpet and a Bach 181 ML 37 cornet to compare side-by-side, with corresponding 3C mouthpieces, they will be more alike than different. The cornet will be just a little more gentle and easier to get around on. The bigger differences are evident when you go to the extremes with each instrument, for example comparing a bright, lightweight trumpet played with a more shallow mouthpiece to a heavy, short model cornet played with a deep, conical mouthpiece. |