Anyone here play Trumpet
 

I am thinking of buying a new trumpet. Anyone here play trumpet and have any recomendations. I was thinking of something by Benge.

i play but i dont know of any kinds. mine begins with an A....

[quote="Grim_Reaper":bca2d]i play but i dont know of any kinds. mine begins with an A....[/quote:bca2d]

A trumpet...

first off, why make another thread? Secondly, try out new trumpets before you buy them...its just like buying a mouthpiece. You have to see if it's right for you before you spend a grand on an instrument.

ALTO!!!!!!!

..my ass sounds like a trumpet sometimes

i used to back in grade 8, i sucked so much.

[quote="Sergeant_Scrotum":362e3]i used to back in grade 8, i sucked so much.[/quote:362e3] same

The horn that you have is probably an Amati. Anyone have any suggestions or just radom comments.

[quote="@/\/G3L":b68b3]The horn that you have is probably an Amati. Anyone have any suggestions or just radom comments.[/quote:b68b3]amati, ha!


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I own and use a Stomvi Elite for jazz and orchestral playing. As for marching band, I use the Stomvi Forte (intermediate version).

Seriously, you can't just go out and buy a trumpet because it looks cool or people say it's good. You need to find a trumpet that suits yourself. Go to a local music store and ask to try some of their horns and see how they feel. For me, personally, I felt that all of the Bach trumpets (Strad especially) was constricting when concerning with air flow. I tried out a Benge pro model (forget the exact model name) and it felt so easy to blow with...same with my Stomvi. So, in the end, you're basically looking for a horn that would best suit your needs (Lead trumpet jazz playing, marching band, concert band, orchestral playing, brass quartets/quintets, etc.).

I can give you some RECOMENDATIONS on horns to try, but don't go to ebay and bid on it because someone said it's good.

What mouthpiece are you currently using?
What's your range?
What kind of ensambles are you going to use the horn for?
Do you want to play in college or a drum corps?
What's your price range?

I use a 10.5 C, a 3C Megatone, and 7C. 3C to march, 10.5C concert and jazz, 7C came with the horn.

My range currently is up to a double E.
I am lead trumpet in Marching, Jazz, and Concert.
Im in highschool but i want a horn that will last.
Price range 0-2000

I reall like the Benge trumpets. It is easy to play for me and it is also very light weight. The horn i have now is a Holton Student model. It was the best at its time in student editions. Hope this helps and thanks.

I doubt you're playing a double e (which is a third above a double c ed: )...probably an octave above last space E. But that's besides the point. If you're gonna play in college and after it would probably be a good idea to invest in a pro model instead of an intermediate. With the weight issue, that really should be a factor because I'd hope you wouldn't use the pro horn on the field. Remember, the pro models are made with 1 large piece of metal for the bell shaft unlike intermediate/beginner models that are multiple pieces. That means that the pro horn will easily dent and it'll be a pain in the but to get dents out. If you're going to pay $2000 (american I'm guessing), I would suggest looking into a used Callet model. They're mainly used for high jazz lead roles which usually get up to the double C range for pro players.

Do you take private lessons? If so, what does your teacher think? Again, go to a music store and take your moutpiece to try horns out! It's the best thing that you can do. When you play through the different horns, a good idea is to set a few models infront of you and close your eyes. Have a person take note to which one you are about to play. Pick one horn up and then play a phrase or melodic line with it (long tones are good too to check clarity). Tell your friend how much you liked it on a scale of 1-10. Then, once you're done, put it back into the "pile" (line on a table or whatever) and have someone mix them up. Then let them give you another trumpet and do the same melodic line on. Keep special attention to tone quality and clarity. Once you've went through them all, open your eyes and have your friend tell you which one you've graded the highest after a few run throughs. It may seem rediculous to do that process, but it will truely help your brain and ear pick the horn that's right for you.

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bach strad

does me fine, but im not really all that into trumpets..... above average, but i really dont plan on pursuing it out of high school

nice hobby

just hit up a local music place and feel around

nope i dont have a private music teacher. I just advise my director.she plays in private jjazz clubs and stuff. Amazing if you ever hear her. I have been marching with my directors Pro Benge. Interesting idea about the trumpets. I will try that when i go over to the 2 music stores that carry horns. (good ones).

btw nope it is a double e. If you feel my lips they are rock solid from playing so loud and long. probably not good but i have too cause every other trumpet player in MB sucks except my backup. He cant go above a high F stupid:. Thanks i will head over the store with my instructor so i can try out stuff. I will get her to buy it (my money of course) so then i can get the discount.

one more thing. do you know anything about piccolo trumpets? i may try one out for kicks. 4 valves would take some getting used to but i think its pretty cool. and does an etching on the rim of the bell effect the tone much. I wouldnt think so.

Thanks. rock:

coleman has a pic trumpet i believe

theyre handy i used my directors once

he plays 3rd trumpet in the des moines symphony... hes my teacher, hes kewl