What is the octave range?
The lowest note the trumpet can play, due to its size, is F-sharp below middle C. The instrument’s high range is only limited by the player; however, most repertoire rarely goes above E over high C, giving it close to three octaves. Q: If you were to uncoil your trumpet and stretch it out, how long would it be? A: It’s four and a half feet long, making it the shortest of the brass family and therefore the highest pitched brass instrument. Q: Why are trumpets made of brass and not another material? A: Metal helps create purer sound quality while helping with the projection of sound. The horn can be lacquered in brass or silver and even 24-karat gold. Q: Sound is created when vibrations are transmitted through the air or some other medium. How are these necessary vibrations created on the trumpet to produce its characteristic sound, and how is the sound manipulated to play so many notes on an instrument with only three valves? A: The vibrations happen at the mouthpiece of the trumpet by
