The trumpet is an important instrument in all forms of music – notably in jazz, with musicians like Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, and Louis Armstrong solidifying its place in jazz music. Before…
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Whether your child has been playing the trumpet now for only a few months or quite a few years, you may be asking yourself the questions ‘Should I upgrade their trumpet?’ and…
To the non-musician eye, there’s no difference between a student trumpet and a professional one. But there’s a universe of difference between brass instruments designed to introduce students to music and those…
If you’re reading this, you’re a last-minute shopper who needs to find a Christmas gift stat! If you put off your Christmas shopping until the very last minute, and have no idea…
Learning how to read trumpet music is easy. Start by learning the musical alphabet, then understand concepts including the staff, treble clef, notes, and time signature. Although music lessons are a great…
If you’re wondering how to hold a trumpet, begin by learning the standard grip for left hand placement and right hand placement. Being a trumpet player requires practice, technique, and dedication. Learning…
Ideal for beginner to intermediate brass musicians, Allora manufactures high-quality instruments at a great price–and that’s the whole idea. Allora designs and manufactures German-designed saxophones, tubas, and horns, along with a line…
Trumpets and cornets look and often sound very similar. In fact, it’s a common mistake for people to think that a cornet is just a short trumpet. While there are many similarities…
Many of the world’s most important genres, including jazz and orchestral music, wouldn’t be possible without the use of brass instruments. From Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong to Mozart and Bach, many…
The leadpipe of a trumpet, or the section of tubing that runs from the mouthpiece to the first tuning slide, is usually about eight inches long and has a very distinct purpose:…