'Left handed trumpeters'

blower · 10-12-2007, 02:16 PM

Ok, so we (as a group) are very familiar with Trumpets, Cornets and most brass instruments but have you noticed that pictures are often published back to front? Looking at my modest record collection I notice that Louis Armstrong is playing what looks like a left handed trumpet on a CD called c'set si bon, of course this is just the cover designer not knowing any better. Looking a little further I have a Jazz collection of 3 CDs issued by EMI, all 3 have a back to front Trumpet on the cover. On Miles Davis's CD Trumpet man he is pictured peering at us through the reversed curves of his Trumpet.
Have a look at your collections, let's see how widespread this is.

Bear · 10-12-2007, 02:51 PM

Well, to be on the serious side, I did know a fellow in my undergrad who played the trumpet with his left hand. His right was amputated right above the wrist due to some childhood accident. He was a BEAST of an improver/player too. I really enjoyed sitting next to him. Besides his playing, he was just a fun guy with a great and positive outlook.

pbk917 · 10-12-2007, 03:43 PM

Just look at the ad for Brass Instruments at the bottom of this page. LH Picc. player.

Peter

tatakata · 10-12-2007, 04:05 PM

I bet that "model" in the picture plays about as much trumpet as godchaser here on the TM

Its an advertisement.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbk917

Just look at the ad for Brass Instruments at the bottom of this page. LH Picc. player.

Peter

A.N.A. Mendez · 10-12-2007, 04:55 PM

There are left handed trumpets, I have a factory left handed super, 1947 era made for a lefty pro who played Chicago and LA area in the 40s-50s. Finger hook is on the bell tube.

Lezwoymn · 10-12-2007, 06:21 PM

I am left handed also, but, have learned to do alot of things right handed due to the fact that when I was young, it was weird to be a lefty. It would be interesting to see a left handed trumpet!

Brekelefuw · 10-12-2007, 06:51 PM

Wingy Manone was a trumpet player who had only one functional arm. HIs got taken off in WW1 or 2, I can't remember which.

John P · 10-12-2007, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbk917

Just look at the ad for Brass Instruments at the bottom of this page. LH Picc. player.

Peter

That'd be a pocket trumpet.

A.N.A. Mendez · 10-12-2007, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lezwoymn

I am left handed also, but, have learned to do alot of things right handed due to the fact that when I was young, it was weird to be a lefty. It would be interesting to see a left handed trumpet!

I'll get a photo together and post it.......soon I hope...

tatakata · 10-12-2007, 09:58 PM

Ya Im sure there are horns designed for left handed players. Im just saying I doubt the guy in the ads is a lefty or even plays trumpet

10-12-2007, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
blower New Friend Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peterborough England Brand: Getzen Posts: 11	'Left handed trumpeters' Ok, so we (as a group) are very familiar with Trumpets, Cornets and most brass instruments but have you noticed that pictures are often published back to front? Looking at my modest record collection I notice that Louis Armstrong is playing what looks like a left handed trumpet on a CD called c'set si bon, of course this is just the cover designer not knowing any better. Looking a little further I have a Jazz collection of 3 CDs issued by EMI, all 3 have a back to front Trumpet on the cover. On Miles Davis's CD Trumpet man he is pictured peering at us through the reversed curves of his Trumpet. Have a look at your collections, let's see how widespread this is.

10-12-2007, 02:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bear Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CO Posts: 784	Re: 'Left handed trumpeters' Well, to be on the serious side, I did know a fellow in my undergrad who played the trumpet with his left hand. His right was amputated right above the wrist due to some childhood accident. He was a BEAST of an improver/player too. I really enjoyed sitting next to him. Besides his playing, he was just a fun guy with a great and positive outlook.
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pbk917 New Friend Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: York, PA Brand: Kanstul Posts: 16	Re: 'Left handed trumpeters' Just look at the ad for Brass Instruments at the bottom of this page. LH Picc. player. Peter

10-12-2007, 04:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
A.N.A. Mendez Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 567	Re: 'Left handed trumpeters' There are left handed trumpets, I have a factory left handed super, 1947 era made for a lefty pro who played Chicago and LA area in the 40s-50s. Finger hook is on the bell tube.
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10-12-2007, 06:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lezwoymn Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Island, NY USA Brand: Bach Posts: 136	Re: 'Left handed trumpeters' I am left handed also, but, have learned to do alot of things right handed due to the fact that when I was young, it was weird to be a lefty. It would be interesting to see a left handed trumpet!

10-12-2007, 06:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brekelefuw Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 897	Re: 'Left handed trumpeters' Wingy Manone was a trumpet player who had only one functional arm. HIs got taken off in WW1 or 2, I can't remember which.

10-12-2007, 09:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
tatakata Mezzo Forte User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 957	Re: 'Left handed trumpeters' Ya Im sure there are horns designed for left handed players. Im just saying I doubt the guy in the ads is a lefty or even plays trumpet

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