Trumpets are available from a variety of independent vendors and commercial retail outlets, both new and used. For entry-level players, new student trumpets can be relatively inexpensive, but the sound and physical quality can suffer. High-quality trumpets are more expensive, but they give musicians a much wider musical range.
A trumpet is one of the oldest instruments and a star of the brass family, with a high register. The standard tuning for a trumpet is B flat, but they are also available in other tunings. In orchestral playing in the United States, the C trumpet is very common.
The first major advantage of purchasing a new trumpet is that it can be reasonably priced. Beginner trumpets frequently come with a case and a pair of gloves. Gloves keep the brass streak-free and clean. They can help to ensure the instrument’s longevity. Protective cases are also available for musicians.
Many high school and university programs use these entry-level trumpets to stock up on for their brass sections, and they are commonly referred to as student trumpets. Lacquered brass or nickel-plated coatings are common on these instruments. They have three piston valves, just like any new trumpet. Each valve lengthens the tubing and thus lowers the pitch.
The quality of a new entry-level trumpet is a disadvantage. Buying lower-end models means sacrificing some sound and physical quality. Student trumpets, on the other hand, are ideal for beginners who want to get a feel for the instrument before upgrading to a more expensive model. Online auction sites and consumer trade sites are both good places to sell used trumpets.
A new, high-end, professional trumpet is significantly more expensive. The names of some of these models are based on well-known classical musicians. The consumer’s cost may be increased unnecessarily as a result of this branding. However, for large, online purchases like these, free shipping may be available.
Higher-quality trumpets can also make it easier to reach higher registers. Many trumpeters have found success as a result of their ability to hit high-register notes. Maynard Ferguson, Cat Anderson, and Dizzy Gillespie are among them.
MIDI devices and keyboards that imitate the sounds of a real brass trumpet can also be used to create a new trumpet sound. Prerecorded trumpet sounds are programmed into these devices. Some studio musicians prefer to use this method to find brass sounds quickly, but the sound quality is generally poor and far from that of a real trumpet.