A brass instrument, that is used in both classical and jazz ensembles, the trumpet can produce the highest register in the brass family and has been historically used to signal in battle or whilst hunting. Today, however, it is a common orchestral instrument and for those wanting an instrument that produces a loud, bold sound, …
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The trumpet is a favorite amongst orchestras and jazz groups for a reason. Its confident and versatile tones have great musical impact, effortlessly swaying from gentle and soft tones to more boisterous and fun blasting. The first step to becoming a master of any instrument is learning how to play the notes. This can be …
The B Flat scale is one of the most basic and most important scales on a trumpet, and it is useful for playing a whole range of music. It is quite simple to play and involves two flats: B and E. Once you have mastered it, you will have a solid foundation to build on …
The sound of a flute can be magical. Belonging to the family of instruments in the woodwind group, a flute does not use a reed and instead produces beautiful sounds from the flow of air across an opening on the head. As one of the most popular instruments, the sound can be warm and bright …
When learning to play any instrument, one of the first things you’ll learn is how important scales are. Trumpet players in particular can take full advantage of scales to make them better, stronger, and more well-rounded players to play faster and more advanced music in orchestras. This is why we have written this article, to …
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If you’re looking to purchase a saxophone but you don’t know which size to go for, you may be confused at the different options available. Why are there so many, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? There are lots of factors to take into consideration, including your budget, your height and the …
