Is the trumpet better than the clarinet?

Answer 1

Technically there aren't any "gold" trumpets. They're brass. Silver laquer takes a little more time to clean, but its deffinetly prettier than your standard brass color. I think the silver also has a more mellow sound, but that might be just rumor. It's not so much the color or material as the company and the general way its been made, though.

The most direct answer? Whatever you like best.

Although what he says is somewhat true, he is wrong also...Where he said the silver has a more mellow sound he is absolutely wrong...Silver Trumpets actually have a brighter sound...and this is not a rumor...and where he said it matters what the company is also couldn't be more wrong...I have a Bach Stradivarius, and a lot more trumpets on top of that too,but the Trumpet that i like the most which is really cheap is my 1959 brass roth Reynolds trumpet...currently i need to put some work into it but if you can get your hands on a Roth Reynolds aging 1959-1963 i highly recommend it they are cheap and great instruments

Answer 2

Metal. I personally do not like plastic mouthpieces, mainly because they do not provide the resonance that a metal mouthpiece does. They also throw off the balance of the trumpet.

However, if you're in marching band, and you plan on marching in cold weather, I would strongly recommend a plastic mouthpiece.

Answer 3

Neither is necessarily "better..." It just depends on what you want the trumpet to sound like.

In general, silver plated trumpets produce a brighter tone, whereas lacquer (brass) trumpets produce a more mellow tone.

Answer 4

Blessing were a fine instrument company during the 50's and 60's.

The company is still independent and still makes instruments in Elkhart Indiana. If you are considering buying one I suggest you find a music shop that stocks them and try one out.

Personally I would consider their quality to be far in excess of the mass produced Chinese trumpets available today. More of an intermediate than pro line, though they do make a couple of top line trumpets.

Answer 5

That depends on the player. The short answer is yes. However, a good player can make an instrument sound however he wants it to.

Answer 6

Neither is better than the other. Generally, when you want a mellower sound you go with a cornet and when you want a more brazen sound you go with a trumpet.

Answer 7

A Clarinet is wonderful! so is the trumpet, Flute , shientu (Japanese), didgeridoo, and kulumba (African). it is for you to decide.

Answer 8

Some people think a silver trumpet in better for a marching band. Some people thing that a lacquer trumpet is better for a marching band.

Answer 9

New, over $1,000