Trumpets!!!

mcbrocks · 05-02-2007, 08:54 AM

Im a know-nothing-about-trumpets

at all and i would like to find out which brand of trumpet is the best for beginners.
Thanks

Stile442 · 05-02-2007, 09:54 AM

If your just starting out a student model horn will be your best bet. There are many companies that make them Getzen, Bach, Yamaha, Olds, etc etc Just check your local shops and see what they offer. But remember always play the horn first to decide if you like it. Hope that helps

Frippel_C · 05-02-2007, 12:11 PM

The brand I had was a Jupiter, dunno if you have them where you live but they are great :)

But as the previous speaker said, just play on a bunch and take the one that you like the best. It's like choosing who you should marrie, it's nothing you change or should regret.

rowuk · 05-02-2007, 06:29 PM

If you do not know anything about a trumpet, buying one does not make any sense. A good teacher is key to getting started and THEY should recommend something.
Even if you play a bunch of horns, it tells you nothing because you don't have any chops to prove anything! Get help - anything else could be a waste of money!

void · 05-02-2007, 10:00 PM

ummmm.. ive been playing the trumpet for about two years now. An my band instruction is asking us to flutter tongue can anyone give me an tips, on how to do that

Manny Laureano · 05-02-2007, 10:57 PM

Best way to approach it is to hear someone do it and try to imitate it, Void. It's like vibrato in that sense. At two years of playing it's best to listen and imitate IF you like a sound and then be persistent if you don't get it right away. That's important, that last part.

ML

Kent · 05-03-2007, 12:18 AM

You might want to consider renting (where I am you rent a student Yamaha for about $15 CDN a month. Then when you are ready to do some shopping you can do it with less pressure. I used a student Yamaha (paid $250 CDN for a good used one) and it was fine. Good luck!

Toobz · 05-12-2007, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowuk

If you do not know anything about a trumpet, buying one does not make any sense. A good teacher is key to getting started and THEY should recommend something.
Even if you play a bunch of horns, it tells you nothing because you don't have any chops to prove anything! Get help - anything else could be a waste of money!

Yeah, why would you want to buy a trumpet ? You might learn how to PLAY !

If you can afford one, take the plunge. You've got to start somewhere, just keep it affordable. Renting is fine, but see if they allow you to apply your rental fees towards an eventual purchase .

DevilishTrumpetPlayerGod · 05-12-2007, 05:52 PM

When I first joined the school band we waited for about a month before actucally picking the instrument of our choice. My suggestion rent for a period of time then if you feel that you would like to continue then consider buying your own. It's like going to spend $200 for something you may only use once because you realize you don't actually like it.

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Frippel_C New Friend Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 13	Re: Trumpets!!! The brand I had was a Jupiter, dunno if you have them where you live but they are great :) But as the previous speaker said, just play on a bunch and take the one that you like the best. It's like choosing who you should marrie, it's nothing you change or should regret.
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void New Friend Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Trumpets!!! ummmm.. ive been playing the trumpet for about two years now. An my band instruction is asking us to flutter tongue can anyone give me an tips, on how to do that
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Manny Laureano Utimate User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 5,989	Re: Trumpets!!! Best way to approach it is to hear someone do it and try to imitate it, Void. It's like vibrato in that sense. At two years of playing it's best to listen and imitate IF you like a sound and then be persistent if you don't get it right away. That's important, that last part. ML

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Kent New Friend Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Brand: Schilke B5 Posts: 23	Re: Trumpets!!! You might want to consider renting (where I am you rent a student Yamaha for about $15 CDN a month. Then when you are ready to do some shopping you can do it with less pressure. I used a student Yamaha (paid $250 CDN for a good used one) and it was fine. Good luck!

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DevilishTrumpetPlayerGod New Friend Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Tier Brand: King Silver Flair Posts: 26	Re: Trumpets!!! When I first joined the school band we waited for about a month before actucally picking the instrument of our choice. My suggestion rent for a period of time then if you feel that you would like to continue then consider buying your own. It's like going to spend $200 for something you may only use once because you realize you don't actually like it.

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