How Do You Select A Good Trumpet?
So, either you just started learning, or maybe you’ve been playing for what seems like a lifetime. Either way, if you intend to have a good sound, the right trumpet is an absolute must. • Start off with any old thing. This may sound absurd to many people; after all, isn’t a good trumpet essential to having a good sound? Yes, it is. However, if you don’t know if you’re going to stick with trumpet for long or not, start off with a very basic instrument, preferably made of brass. Silver is much too expensive for a beginning instrument. • Decide if you’re ready for a new trumpet. If you have been playing for more than a year or two on the same horn, yes, you may be ready for a new trumpet, especially if your instrument is a basic or student trumpet. If it’s only been a little while, and there is very little need for you to purchase a new trumpet, hold off for a little while. • Determine what level of trumpet to buy. An intermediate trumpet will usually have more resistance in the upper reg
