The origins of the trumpet date back to ancient Egypt, and the instrument
has been around in one form or another for thousands of years. Instruments in
this family include the cornet and flugelhorn, and learning how to play the
trumpet opens up the possibility of mastering many other similar instruments,
since the fingering is the same.
The trumpet has a long history in being used for military purposes, and trumpet
players were often among the most heavily guarded members of a troop, since they
were relied upon to relay instructions to other sections of the army. Now, the
trumpet is can be found in nearly all forms of music, including classical, jazz, rock,
blues, Latin, pop, funk and ska.
Trumpet Family
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Bb Trumpet
This is the ‘standard’ trumpet used in most bands.
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Cornet
Similar to the trumpet but with a softer tone.
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Flugelhorn
Played like a trumpet but with a very dark and mellow sound.
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Piccolo Trumpet
Half the size of the Bb trumpet, it is pitched in high Bb or A.
