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Patrick Hasselbank Regular Member
Joined: 02 Aug 2021 Posts: 49 Location: German
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Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 11:18 pm Post subject: Any advises for small size trumpets |
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Hello dear friends. I'm searching for some web-shop where I can buy children sized trumpet for my niece for a birthday. Or I need to buy full sized trumpet for better learning? _________________ Check out my scores: https://musescore.com/sheetmusic
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giakara Heavyweight Member
Joined: 13 Jul 2003 Posts: 3832 Location: Greece
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 12:26 am Post subject: |
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Hello, if the niece is under 10 years old get a cornet (Getzen 300/400 is the best oppion for me) or else a trumpet is ok.
Good luck.
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deleted_user_687c31b New Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:41 am Post subject: |
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If it's not meant to be a 'serious' instrument yet, but rather something that approaches the feel of an actual trumpet, then any pocket trumpet or cornet that plays will probably suffice. If weight is also an issue, you consider a plastic cornet. They're actually ok-ish for a beginner. I tried a Coolwind and pTrumpet a while ago, and especially the Coolwind mimicked the feel and sound of a real trumpet reasonably well (provided you use metal mouthpiece with them).
If you're looking for a proper instrument, and you don't want to break the bank, a good used cornet is probably your best bet. Pocket trumpets that play well are a lot more expensive, and plastic instruments won't hold up. A store like Austin Custom Brass or Dillon's can probably help you with that. |
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PMonteiro Veteran Member
Joined: 29 Jul 2020 Posts: 130 Location: Hudson Valley
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:25 am Post subject: |
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Some student model trumpets may be smaller and fit better in small hands. For example, the grip around the valve block on my Blessing feels noticeably smaller than my other horns. _________________ YTR-6335HSII
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nieuwguyski Heavyweight Member
Joined: 06 Feb 2002 Posts: 2349 Location: Santa Cruz County, CA
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HaveTrumpetWillTravel Heavyweight Member
Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 1021 Location: East Asia
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Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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How old is she? All the suggestions above are good ones, but honestly any student trumpet would be fine. |
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zaferis Heavyweight Member
Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Posts: 2334 Location: Beavercreek, OH
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 5:20 am Post subject: |
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HaveTrumpetWillTravel wrote: | How old is she? All the suggestions above are good ones, but honestly any student trumpet would be fine. |
I agree! A "child-sized" trumpet to me is a silly idea. Trumpets aren't that big.
Personnally, I'd love to see every child start on a cornet - it is a tighter wrap so the child is not reaching out so far but more importantly helps promote a beautiful warm tone. Then when the student is moving on into secondary school, and has grown a bit, get a decent trumpet. _________________ Freelance Performer/Educator
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delano Heavyweight Member
Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 3118 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 6:29 am Post subject: |
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€1480 = 1709 US dollar |
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cheiden Heavyweight Member
Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 8914 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 7:50 am Post subject: |
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I started trumpet in 4th grade and the size wasn't an issue. If someone is smaller than the typical 4th grader then I think a cornet might be reasonable. I'm not a fan of the pocket trumpets I've tried. _________________ "I'm an engineer, which means I think I know a whole bunch of stuff I really don't."
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Ed Kennedy Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:06 am Post subject: |
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Robert P Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 10:55 am Post subject: |
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I'll put in my obligatory post bashing plastic trumpets as anything than decoration, doorstops or for clown bands where color is more important than sound.
One of the qualities you want in an instrument for a beginner is that it's capable of sounding better as they get better whether that takes a week, a month or five minutes. A plastic trumpet is extremely limited as far as its sound no matter who's playing it. Further the fittings on them are hit and miss as to whether they work, break off etc.
Imo they should be getting used to the resonance of a true instrument even as a beginner - even raspy beginner honks are different on a plastic trumpet. _________________ Getzen Eterna Severinsen
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