Is CarolBrass good?
They are all well made, with great stainless steel valves, and at a very good price for a new pro horn. (Anybody who says they aren’t building pro horns may want to take that up with the artists playing CarolBrass horns). That would be the good.
Are CarolBrass trumpets good?
CarolBrass offers top quality trumpets that cost far less than comparable brands, such as Bach, Schilke, or Yamaha. Dr. Dave has extensive experience with CarolBrass trumpets, having played them for years himself, as well as distributed them in Canada through The Brass Cellar.
How big is a pocket trumpet?
Pocket trumpet in B-flat, with a 5-inch (13 cm) standard size bell and medium-large bore.
Are pocket trumpets worth it?
Even though a pocket trumpet rarely sounds as good as a full-sized one, because it features the same tubing (only wound more tightly), a pocket trumpet with the right construction can still sound great. Because of this, it can be worth doing a bit of comparison shopping to see which one sounds the best to you.
Do pocket trumpets sound the same as regular trumpets?
The smaller size does have an effect on the overall sound, though. Pocket trumpets tend to produce a sound that is a bit “thinner” and they are noticeably quieter and don’t project nearly as well. Although the compactness makes them practical, you won’t see pocket-sized trumpets used in orchestras.
Is cornet the same as pocket trumpet?
The instruments also have different mouthpieces – the trumpet has shallow, bowl shaped mouthpieces, and the cornet has a deeper, V-shaped mouthpiece. Within each of these instrument types there are also varying types, such as the pocket trumpet and the Bb trumpet.
What is the point of a pocket trumpet?
They are the perfect instrument for keeping your lips ‘ticking over’ whilst away from home. As they use a standard trumpet mouthpiece a player is able to take their normal mouthpiece with them to use whilst practicing on their pocket instrument.
Is cornet harder to play than trumpet?
The trumpet and the Bb cornet are the same pitch and feature the same fingerings but the cornet is easier for younger students to play. Cornets have tighter tubing (remember the four 180-degree turns), which makes it smaller and easier to hold. It is also easier to hold and find pitches on the cornet.
Is cornet difficult to play?
As I’m sure you’ve learned, the cornet is not a very easy instrument to learn. It takes patience and time to learn. The looser your lips are, the lower the note you will play; the tighter your lips are, the higher the note you will play.
What are all the trumpet names?
The 10 Different Types Of Trumpets: A Complete Guide
- The Bb Trumpet.
- The C Trumpet.
- The D/Eb Trumpet.
- The Piccolo Trumpet.
- The Pocket Trumpet.
- The Natural Trumpet.
- The Bugle.
- The Slide Trumpet.
How do I identify a trumpet?
Trumpets are unique in that their serial numbers are on the valve. However, some trumpets will have serial numbers printed next to the mouthpiece. This would be on the pipe wherein the mouthpiece is inserted.
Should I buy a cornet or a trumpet?
A trumpet has a cylindrical bore, which results in a bright, piercing sound, while a cornet has a continuously conical bore, which provides a warmer sound. (Their larger-sized brass instrument cousin, the flugelhorn, offers an even softer tone due to its larger, rounder and even more conical bore.)
How much does a cornet cost?
Branded cornets are usually on the high-end side while student cornets or beginner Bb models can cost anywhere between $100 – $1000. Lastly, the Eb soprano versions are more on the expensive side and can cost around $300 and above.