Is there really such a thing as an all-around trumpet?

Trumpet_Mom · Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 6:48 am Post subject:

Because of the differences in weight, material and features, is there really any trumpet out there that really can be considered one that can be used for everything? Or do most of you own two or more horns to cover the different styles of music that you play?

_dcstep · Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 6:57 am Post subject:

Many trumpets are versatile enough to be considered all-around horns. The main thing to do is change the mouthpiece and/or your approach to fit each situation. People that I play with tend to stick with one horn and adjust it to where they're playing. OTOH, I know people with a bag of horns and they're constantly changing. It's a "different strokes" thing and your choice will depend on you personality type more than any accepted set of "rules".

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thelurker · Veteran Member Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Posts: 257

all around trumpet? no..

all around b flat trumpet? yes

jamesfrmphilly · Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 7:11 am Post subject:

all around trumpet player?
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Arainach · Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 11:43 am Post subject:

99% of sound is the player. I believe that you can make (almost) any trumpet sound like you want it to. There are quite a few all-around trumpets. Most of the Bach line, regardless of what you think of them, are able to work as all-around horns (Especially the 37 and the 25). My Schilke S32 works everywhere from Ultra-Dark symphony work to Ultra-Bright Lead Jazz. You don't need trumpets in various keys. It's called transposing. Works great for me. The one possible exception would be a Piccolo Trumpet - if you can play that high, most regular Bb horns just don't slot as well up there. But I believe that there are plenty of all-around horns.

DaveH · Heavyweight Member Joined: 20 Nov 2001 Posts: 3861

Yes, I believe there are many "all around" trumpets, assuming that you mean the same horn that is used in a variety of musical contexts or situations.

I think that most trumpet manufacturers make models of trumpets that would be suitable for "all around" playing.

I will agree that there might be a few select types of horns that may be designed for specific purposes and therefore, better suited for more specialized playing, but I still believe that most horns will work for most situations.

I think the mouthpiece has more to do with this than the horn in most cases...

pedaltonekid · Heavyweight Member Joined: 15 Nov 2001 Posts: 1711

For Bb trumpets, my Schilke B5 will do it all.
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