Perfect C trumpet

resonator · 01-15-2006, 08:27 PM

I have my own ideas, but i wanted to know what you guys think. What is the ideal sound of C trumpet in relaton to Bb trumpet? Do you prefer that your C plays as close to your Bb as possible or completly different? If you had to play a c that sounds exactly like a good Bb and plays like it too, would that be a gift or a curse? Lastly, how would the perfect C sound and play in your own opinion? THanks (at least answer one!)

Manny Laureano · 01-15-2006, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by resonator

I have my own ideas, but i wanted to know what you guys think. What is the ideal sound of C trumpet in relaton to Bb trumpet? Do you prefer that your C plays as close to your Bb as possible or completly different? If you had to play a c that sounds exactly like a good Bb and plays like it too, would that be a gift or a curse? Lastly, how would the perfect C sound and play in your own opinion? THanks (at least answer one!)

I like a C trumpet that sounds rich and brilliant. Having a potential to create a rich sound with brilliance at its core fits more styles that I play than a sound that is overly anything else. In other words, chock-full of overtones that I can play around with as I wish. So, here it is: Bb's are dark chocolate and C trumpets are dark chocolate with raspberry filling.

ML

loudog · 01-15-2006, 10:28 PM

Hah...I prefer chocolate with caramel...mmm...caramel...

L

Manny Laureano · 01-15-2006, 11:17 PM

That's a cornet.

ML

Rimshot · 01-16-2006, 08:48 AM

I can see now why cleaning your horn was a revelation...

tpter1 · 01-16-2006, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Manny Laureano

...C trumpets are dark chocolate with raspberry filling.

ML

...goes weak in knees...

BradHarrison · 01-16-2006, 12:14 PM

I suppose it depends on your playing. I play a heck of a lot more jazz than anything else on my Bb and my C trumpet is for playing with choirs, church gigs, and "legit" solos. My Bb and C both play quite well but they do play somewhat differently. They started their lives as quite similar models but went in rather different directions.

Bb - Yamaha 6335HII
Valve alignment, added amado water keys, MK full round braced tuning slide, and Curry CCAP on the third valve.

C - Yamaha 6445HII
added amado keys and full Ken Larson conversion.

They're both quite good but they're also rather different horns and I don't think I'd want their characteristics reversed.

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resonator New Friend Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 36	Perfect C trumpet I have my own ideas, but i wanted to know what you guys think. What is the ideal sound of C trumpet in relaton to Bb trumpet? Do you prefer that your C plays as close to your Bb as possible or completly different? If you had to play a c that sounds exactly like a good Bb and plays like it too, would that be a gift or a curse? Lastly, how would the perfect C sound and play in your own opinion? THanks (at least answer one!)

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loudog Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grand Island, NE Posts: 162	Hah...I prefer chocolate with caramel...mmm...caramel... L __________________ Louie Eckhardt, MM Freelance Trumpeter Performance and Instruction http://www.LouieEckhardt.com

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BradHarrison Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 92	I suppose it depends on your playing. I play a heck of a lot more jazz than anything else on my Bb and my C trumpet is for playing with choirs, church gigs, and "legit" solos. My Bb and C both play quite well but they do play somewhat differently. They started their lives as quite similar models but went in rather different directions. Bb - Yamaha 6335HII Valve alignment, added amado water keys, MK full round braced tuning slide, and Curry CCAP on the third valve. C - Yamaha 6445HII added amado keys and full Ken Larson conversion. They're both quite good but they're also rather different horns and I don't think I'd want their characteristics reversed.

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