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They are played in jazz bands,symphonies, and some orchestras.
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Are trumpets still in use today?
Yes, trumpets are still a standard instrument in an orchestra or band.
How were the original trumpets different from today' s instruments?
Pre-valve trumpets they were either natural or keyed trumpets. They didn't have valves. They weren't invented until 1822.
What state were the trumpets made in?
If you are referring to Trumpets in today's time, they are made in a few different places. Trumpets made by Conn Selmer Inc (Benge, Bach, King, Conn, ect...) are made in Elkhart, IN.
Is the trumpet played using valves and a mouthpiece?
All trumpets are played with a mouthpiece, getting their vibrations to create sound from the players lips. Modern trumpets have valves, but there are also other types of trumpets with finger holes, or with no fingering system at all, as in the case of the medieval trumpet.
What does flourish of trumpets mean?
A flourish of trumpets refers to a short, energetic fanfare played on trumpets. It is often used to introduce a significant event, make an announcement, or signal the arrival of an important person.
Who still uses trumpets to communicate today?
The military and the boy scouts still use buglers.
What are the 5 achievements that Louis Armstrong did during their lifetime?
he played the trumpets and he played it really well
What musical time period was the trumpet in?
Trumpets have been used for thousands of years, although they haven't always looked like the ones played today. For example, archeologists in South America recently discovered a trumpet fashioned from a sea shell thought to be at least 3,000 years old. Early trumpets were also made from hollow tree branches and the horns of cows and sheep. Eventually, craftsmen started making trumpets from metal, although the valve trumpet wasn't invented until the 19th century. Early trumpets were used mainly for signaling and for religious ceremonies. Trumpets weren't widely used to play music until the Middle Ages.
When was the trumpet first made?
The earliest trumpets date back to 1500 BC and earlier. However, those trumpets obviously didn't look like the ones used today.
Are pocket trumpets the same as b flat trumpets?
Pocket trumpets, like normal trumpets, are most often keyed in Bb, but this doesn't mean that all pocket trumpets are in Bb.
What kind of person makes trumpets?
a pson whas trumpets
How long are trumpets?
Most Bb trumpets are around 134cm
