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How Do Trumpets Change Notes? (Explained)

General advice / Robert Davis

Do you want to learn more about how a trumpet works? It would be best to understand how trumpets change notes and what you need to do as a player to make that happen. Here’s How Trumpets Change Notes: Trumpets change notes as players open or close valves. Players also have to use their airstream […]

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Are Cheap Trumpets Any Good? (Explained)

General advice / Robert Davis

Before buying the cheapest trumpet out there, consider if that’s a good investment. In some cases, you can save a lot of money and get a good instrument, but there’s no guarantee. Here’s What to Know About Cheap Trumpets: Cheap trumpets can be good if they’re from reputable brands and are in working condition. However,

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Practice Trumpet WITHOUT A Trumpet? (Here’s How)

General advice / Robert Davis

Does your trumpet need maintenance? Or are you unable to play it for other reasons, like practicing at night? You can practice music without playing your trumpet, and there are many ways to do that: Here’s How To Practice Trumpet Without The Trumpet: Focus on your embouchure, starting with lip exercises and buzzing exercises. You

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Happy Birthday Notes For Trumpets (Super-Easy Chart)

General advice / Robert Davis

Here’s a super-easy notation of the Happy Birthday song for trumpets. It’s noted in the key of F major where we need to remember the Bb flat. I have listed the different finger positions used in this notation below the notes. Finger positions used: C – no vales pressed D – press 1st + 3rd

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What Key Trumpet Should I Get? (Read This First!)

General advice / Robert Davis

Imagine you’re ready for your first gig as principal trumpet in an orchestra. You start playing but realize your music sounds a whole step off because it’s for a C trumpet. So do you need to get a whole new instrument? Here’s What Key Trumpet You Should Get: Trumpets come in various keys, from Bb

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10 Best Vintage Trumpets To Look For (Cheap To High-End)

Buying Advice / Robert Davis

Do you want to add a new instrument to your trumpet collection? Before getting a new-new trumpet, consider some vintage trumpets and see if they’ll meet your needs. Then, you may be able to save money and get a trumpet that you love to play: 1. Bach Stradivarius (Overall Winner) The Bach Stradivarius line of trumpets is

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10 Best Rotary Trumpets (Cheap To High-End)

Buying Advice / Robert Davis

Are you looking to expand your trumpet skills or add a new model to your collection? A rotary trumpet can be a great choice, but you need to choose a good model. That way, you won’t waste your time or money. Here are some of the best rotary trumpets we could find: 1. Yamaha YTR-945

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Schilke Vs Bach Trumpets? Read This Before You Decide

Buying Advice / Robert Davis

If you’re looking to improve your trumpet playing, you can do a lot. But sometimes, you may need to upgrade to a better model to get the sound and response you desire. This article will cover Schilke and Bach, two of the most popular trumpet brands. That way, you can decide which brand or brands

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Do Vintage Trumpets Really Sound Better? (Explained)

Buying Advice, General advice / Robert Davis

If you’re looking for your first trumpet or an upgrade, you may feel like you need a new model. Vintage trumpets are easy to find and can be a great option. You may wonder, though, are vintage trumpets better? Here’s How Vintage and New Trumpets Compare: Vintage trumpets can sound different from new trumpets. The

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10 Great Eb Trumpets You Should Consider (Cheap To High-End)

General advice / Robert Davis

Do you want to expand your trumpet playing and add an Eb trumpet to your collection? Before buying the first one you find, consider if it’s even a good model. If it’s not, you can keep from wasting your money and time. Eastman ETR540S (Budget Pick): The Eastman ETR540S is an amazing trumpet in Eb. It features

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