Trumpet Factory Tour 8

question What are trumpets made of?

answer Trumpets are primarily made of brass, which is an alloy consisting of approximately 70 percent copper and 30 percent zinc. Copper alloys are widely used in wind instruments because they are less corrosive and easier to machine than iron and other metals. Also,for their superior tonal qualities.

question What is the difference one-piece and two-piece bells.

answer The type of method used varies depending on the type of sound desired. Yamaha makes extensive use of one-piece bells, which generates a rich resonating sound, in its custom and pro model trumpets. Two-piece bells provide a very uniform sound and are ideal for student models.

question How are mouthpieces made?

answer All mouthpieces are made using specially designed computer-controlled machines.

Why is the bell of a trumpet flared?

answer If it were not flared, the tone would not project well and it would sound dull and muted.

question Do lacquered trumpets and plated trumpets sound different?

answer Lacquered trumpets produce harder, darker sounds. Silver-plated trumpets produce brighter sounds with more projection. Gold-plated trumpets produce soft, dark but still and relatively resonant sounds.

How is pitch controlled?

answer Pitch varies according to parameters such as the shape and length of the tubing. When the pistons are released, air passes through the shortest path and the entire length of the trumpet is at its minimum length. When a piston is pressed, the entire length of the pipe increases by the length of the valve slide, resulting in a lower pitch.

question What countries do you export trumpets to?

answer Yamaha exports trumpets to nearly all parts of the world. Yamaha trumpets are sold through local dealers in almost all countries.

	What are trumpets made of?
	Trumpets are primarily made of brass, which is an alloy consisting of approximately 70 percent copper and 30 percent zinc. Copper alloys are widely used in wind instruments because they are less corrosive and easier to machine than iron and other metals. Also,for their superior tonal qualities.

	What is the difference one-piece and two-piece bells.
	The type of method used varies depending on the type of sound desired. Yamaha makes extensive use of one-piece bells, which generates a rich resonating sound, in its custom and pro model trumpets. Two-piece bells provide a very uniform sound and are ideal for student models.

	How are mouthpieces made?
	All mouthpieces are made using specially designed computer-controlled machines.

	Why is the bell of a trumpet flared?
	If it were not flared, the tone would not project well and it would sound dull and muted.

	Do lacquered trumpets and plated trumpets sound different?
	Lacquered trumpets produce harder, darker sounds. Silver-plated trumpets produce brighter sounds with more projection. Gold-plated trumpets produce soft, dark but still and relatively resonant sounds.

	How is pitch controlled?
	Pitch varies according to parameters such as the shape and length of the tubing. When the pistons are released, air passes through the shortest path and the entire length of the trumpet is at its minimum length. When a piston is pressed, the entire length of the pipe increases by the length of the valve slide, resulting in a lower pitch.

	What countries do you export trumpets to?
	Yamaha exports trumpets to nearly all parts of the world. Yamaha trumpets are sold through local dealers in almost all countries.