Trumpet and CoronetHistory
- History dates back to prehistoric times, 3000 BC. - At different times, made of wood, silver and copper. - Generally used militarily and ceremonial events, and connected with royalty. - Favored by Bach and Handel in the Baroque period, and then Haydn symphonies. - Wagner identified as the main composer for the trumpet in the early 1900's. - In the 20th century, coronets were associated with bands and trumpets with orchestras. |
What's the difference between the trumpet and the coronet?
The trumpet or cornet is the smallest and highest instrument of all of the bras instruments. There is not much difference between the trumpet and cornet. They both play the same notes and they sound pretty much the same. The trumpet looks a little bit longer and more slender than a cornet. The main difference between them is that the coronet is more cone-shaped or conical than the trumpet. The tubing of the coronet flares more. For basic purposes they can be referred to interchangeably. What hold true for trumpet, also holds true for coronet.
Types of Trumpets
There are several types of trumpets that come in different shapes and sizes. Each size is identified by the different key it produces. The main trumpet is in the key of B-flat. The next most popular is the trumpet in the key of C, which is almost most used in orchestras. the E-flat trumpet is often used for solo work. Then there are also piccolo trumpets often used for ceremonies and weddings.
The trumpet or cornet is the smallest and highest instrument of all of the bras instruments. There is not much difference between the trumpet and cornet. They both play the same notes and they sound pretty much the same. The trumpet looks a little bit longer and more slender than a cornet. The main difference between them is that the coronet is more cone-shaped or conical than the trumpet. The tubing of the coronet flares more. For basic purposes they can be referred to interchangeably. What hold true for trumpet, also holds true for coronet.
Types of Trumpets
There are several types of trumpets that come in different shapes and sizes. Each size is identified by the different key it produces. The main trumpet is in the key of B-flat. The next most popular is the trumpet in the key of C, which is almost most used in orchestras. the E-flat trumpet is often used for solo work. Then there are also piccolo trumpets often used for ceremonies and weddings.
Choosing the Trumpet
Shape of jaw, teeth and lips all come into play in forming the correct embrouchure necessary to play the trumpet. Therefore, the student's natural features need to be considered in instrument selection. Choosing a correct-sized mouthpiece for the trumpet will also help production of sound at the beginning. Beginner standard mouthpiece size is 7C. Middle School can use 5C.
Practicing
- The less air and support, the more lip that is used, and this is not good. Playing the trumpet can be tiring and very physical. Learning to inhale correctly is essential to playing. Endurance needs to be built up over time.
- There are only seven value combination fingers on the trumpet. Most of the change of tones is produced through adjusting of one's embrochure.
- Good audiation skills are particularly important on the trumpet. These skills should be practiced daily.
- Use syllables to blow and to articulate, i.e "too" "doo" "loo" (avoid "thoo").
- Inhale through the mouth at the sides of the mouth piece, NOT through the nose, and NOT through the mouthpiece.
- Practice "buzzing" with just the mouthpiece. Hold the mouthpiece with your hand that is NOT dominant and at the end of the mouthpiece.
- Beginner starts playing at Middle C.
Care and Maintenance
- Nothing to assemble with the trumpet except the mouthpiece.
- Primarily, it is important to keep the instrument clean.
- It is important to handle the trumpet with care so as to avoid bumps or dents, all of which can significantly affect the tone produced.
- Oil the valves regularly. Do not unskrew each valve completely; just keep them on while they are oiled. Then, line them up in order to put the values back correctly.
- If you develop mouth sores or cuts, use salt water to wash mouth out.
Shape of jaw, teeth and lips all come into play in forming the correct embrouchure necessary to play the trumpet. Therefore, the student's natural features need to be considered in instrument selection. Choosing a correct-sized mouthpiece for the trumpet will also help production of sound at the beginning. Beginner standard mouthpiece size is 7C. Middle School can use 5C.
Practicing
- The less air and support, the more lip that is used, and this is not good. Playing the trumpet can be tiring and very physical. Learning to inhale correctly is essential to playing. Endurance needs to be built up over time.
- There are only seven value combination fingers on the trumpet. Most of the change of tones is produced through adjusting of one's embrochure.
- Good audiation skills are particularly important on the trumpet. These skills should be practiced daily.
- Use syllables to blow and to articulate, i.e "too" "doo" "loo" (avoid "thoo").
- Inhale through the mouth at the sides of the mouth piece, NOT through the nose, and NOT through the mouthpiece.
- Practice "buzzing" with just the mouthpiece. Hold the mouthpiece with your hand that is NOT dominant and at the end of the mouthpiece.
- Beginner starts playing at Middle C.
Care and Maintenance
- Nothing to assemble with the trumpet except the mouthpiece.
- Primarily, it is important to keep the instrument clean.
- It is important to handle the trumpet with care so as to avoid bumps or dents, all of which can significantly affect the tone produced.
- Oil the valves regularly. Do not unskrew each valve completely; just keep them on while they are oiled. Then, line them up in order to put the values back correctly.
- If you develop mouth sores or cuts, use salt water to wash mouth out.