13 Best Trumpet Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Which is the world's most expensive trumpet?

K. Myers, Blogger
Answered: Sep 10, 2018

The most expensive trumpet to have gone at an auction was one used by Dizzy Gillespie, quite appropriately named the Dizzy Gillespie Martin Committee trumpet. It sold for an impressive $55,000...Read More

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What are trumpets made of?

K. Myers, Blogger
Answered: Sep 10, 2018

Typically, trumpets are made of brass. This allows them to have the kind of sound that they need to have, since they’re known for their iconic sound. However, that’s not the only...Read More

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Can a chord be played on a trumpet?

K. Myers, Blogger
Answered: Sep 10, 2018

The short answer is yes. I apologize for any terminology I may get wrong as I don’t play trumpet, but here is a longer explanation of why. Chords are simply a mix of three or more notes...Read More

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Who are the best trumpet players in the world?

K. Myers, Blogger
Answered: Sep 10, 2018

There is a long list of trumpet players. However, it’s hard to widdle it down to one specific trump player for all of history. Generally, this is separated into two separate areas:...Read More

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Is it hard to kearn the trumpet?

M. Parker, Internet Researcher
Answered: Sep 14, 2018

The trumpet is heralded as one of the hardest band instruments to learn. This reputation comes from a variety of things that influence how you play the instrument. The hardest thing to learn...Read More

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Is Louis Armstrong the greatest trumpet player of all time?

Danny R. Glover, Editor
Answered: Sep 10, 2018

Louis Armstrong is among the greatest trumpeters in the world. He’s most likely the only one that everyone has heard of. This is because he is the first name to pop up when the phrase...Read More

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How do you disassemble a trumpet?

M. Parker, Internet Researcher
Answered: Sep 14, 2018

This is a pretty easy thing to do once you have learned how to do it. The order is important, and it should go something like this: mouthpiece, slides, the pistons, and the valve...Read More

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Is trumpet used only for jazz music?

M. Parker, Internet Researcher
Answered: Sep 14, 2018

The trumpet is not used just for jazz. Classical music (think Bach, Beethoven, Vivaldi, etc.) also uses the trumpet. It has a rich sound, which adds to the idea of a musical piece and gives it...Read More

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How can I learn circular breathing?

M. Parker, Internet Researcher
Answered: Sep 14, 2018

Learning to circular breathe when playing the trumpet can be a difficult thing. It’s all about breathing in through the nose and breathing out through the mouth at the same time. Sounds...Read More

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How does the trumpet create sound?

K. Myers, Blogger
Answered: Sep 10, 2018

The trumpet creates sound with the use of a few different things: the way you form your form on the mouthpiece, the buttons pressed down at any time, and how much air is being blown into the...Read More

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How long has the trumpet been used?

M. Parker, Internet Researcher
Answered: Sep 14, 2018

The earliest recorded use of a trumpet that is currently known for music is in the late 14th to early 15th centuries - late 1300s to early 1400s. However, trumpets themselves date back to ancient...Read More

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