Trumpets for beginners

If you are considering learning to play the trumpet, it is very important to get your own instrument as soon as possible. The number of available models on the market may seem quite overwhelming, but the specific requirements for the instrument and the determination of financial possibilities will reduce the area of ​​search and simplify it significantly.

It might seem that all trumpets are the same and differ only in price, but the top layer of the instrument is extremely important. According to many trumpet players, lacquered trumpets have a darker sound (which is advisable in the case of trombones), and silver trumpets have lighter ones. At this point, you should ask yourself what kind of music you want to play on a trumpet. A lighter tone is more suitable for solo and orchestral music, and a darker tone for jazz. It should also be taken into account that in cheaper models of varnished trumpets, their varnish may start to crumble and fall off. Of course, this is often a matter of chance, but silver-plated trumpets do not have this problem and look “fresh” for much longer.

We must remember not to pay attention only to the financial issue when buying an instrument. Brands such as Ever Play, Stagg and Roy Benson produce very cheap trumpets, which can be purchased for as little as PLN 600 with a case. It quickly turns out that these are instruments of poor quality and durability, the paint wears off quickly and the pistons run inefficiently. If you do not have a lot of money, it is definitely better to buy an older trumpet, used and already played.

Let’s take a look at the models of trumpets for beginner instrumentalists, recommended for their quality of workmanship and at relatively low prices.

Yamaha

Yamaha is currently one of the largest manufacturers of trumpets, offering a wide range of instruments for the youngest trumpet players to professional musicians. Their instruments are famous for their careful workmanship, good intonation and precise mechanics.

YTR 2330 – it is the lowest Yamaha model, a varnished trumpet, the ML marking refers to the diameter (also known as the gauge), tubes, and in this case it is 11.68 mm. It is equipped with a ring on a 3-valve spindle.

YTR 2330 S – it is a silver-plated version of the YTR 2330 model.

YTR 3335 – diameter of ML tubes, lacquered instrument, is equipped with a reversible mouthpiece tube, which means that the mouthpiece tube is extended by the tuning tube. The price is around PLN 2200. The YTR 3335 model also has its silver plated version with the signature YTR 3335 S.

YTR 4335 GII – ML – instrument covered with gold varnish, with a golden brass trumpet and monel pistons. These pistons are much more durable than nickel-plated pistons and work much more efficiently. This model also has its silver-plated version with the signature YTR 4335 GS II.

Of the Yamaha standard trumpets, the top model is the YTR 5335 G trumpet, covered with gold varnish, with a standard tube diameter. Also available in a silver-plated version, number YTR 5335 GS.

Vincent Bach

The name of the company comes from the name of its founder, designer and brass artist Vincent Schrotenbach, a trumpeter of Austrian origin. Currently, Vincent Bach is one of the most famous and respected brands of wind instruments and great mouthpieces. These are the school models proposed by the Bach company.

TR 650 – basic model, varnished.

TR 650S – silver-plated basic model.

TR 305 BP – a trumpet with the diameter of ML tubes, it is equipped with stainless steel valves, a brass trumpet with a width of 122,24 mm, a brass mouthpiece. The instrument is very comfortable due to the thumb seat on the first valve and a finger ring on the third valve. It has two water flaps (holes for water removal). This trumpet has its silver-plated counterpart in the form of the TR 305S BP model.

Trevor J. James

Trevor James trumpets and other instruments have gained quite a lot of recognition among young instrumentalists in recent years due to their good performance and relatively low prices. The school’s instruments of this company have a measure of 11,8 mm and the diameter of the trumpet is 125 mm. The mouthpiece tube is made of brass for better sound shaping and resonance. They are equipped with a thumb grip on the pin of the first valve and a ring on the pin of the third valve. They also have two water flaps. Here are the models available on the Polish market and their prices:

TJTR – 2500 – varnished trumpet, goblet and body – yellow brass.

TJTR – 4500 – varnished trumpet, goblet and body – pink brass.

TJTR – 4500 SP – it is a silver plated version of the 4500 model. Goblet and body – pink brass.

TJTR 8500 SP – silver-plated model, additionally equipped with gold-plated rings. Yellow brass goblet and body.

Jupiter

The history of the Jupiter company begins in 1930, when it functions as a company producing instruments for educational purposes. Every year it grew in strength gaining experience, which resulted in the fact that today it is one of the leading companies producing wooden and brass wind instruments. Jupiter uses the latest manufacturing technologies corresponding to the high standard of instruments. The company works with many major musicians and artists who value these instruments for good workmanship and quality of sound. Here are some models of trumpets designed for the youngest instrumentalists.

JTR 408L – lacquered trumpet, yellow brass. It has a standard tube diameter and a support on the spine of the third valve. This instrument is famous for its lightness and durability.

JTR 606M L – it has an L scale, ie the diameter of the tubes is 11.75 mm, a varnished trumpet made of golden brass.

JTR 606 MR S – silver-plated trumpet, made of pink brass.

MTP

A company that produces instruments intended only for children. In addition to small saxophones, clarinets and other instruments, it produces affordable trumpets recommended for learning to play at first-level music schools

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T 810 Allegro – a varnished trumpet, a mouthpiece tube made of pink brass, has two water flaps, handles on the knobs of the first and third valves and a trimmer – two arches.

T 200G – lacquered instrument with ML scale, the cup and the mouthpiece tube are made of pink brass, equipped with two water flaps and handles on the spindles of the XNUMXst and XNUMXrd valve. It has a headdress in the form of two retractable arches.

T 200GS – silver-plated trumpet, ML scale, pink brass cup and mouthpiece, equipped with two water flaps, handles on the knobs of the first and third valves and a trimmer.

530 – varnished trumpet with three rotary valves. The goblet is made of pink brass. It is the most expensive offer of MTP.

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Talis brand instruments are manufactured in the Far East with the use of the latest technology by selected partner workshops. This brand has almost 200 years of tradition of designing and building musical instruments. Its offer includes several proposals of instruments intended for young musicians.

TTR 635L – it is a varnished trumpet with a scale of 11,66 mm and a cup size of 125 mm. The mouthpiece tube is made of golden brass and is highly resistant to corrosion. The valves in this instrument are made of stainless steel. This model has its silver-plated counterpart, the TTR 635 S.

Summation

When buying a trumpet, remember that the instrument itself is not everything. A very important element is a well-chosen mouthpiece that connects to the instrument. It is very important to remember that the mouthpiece should be chosen with the same care as the instrument itself, because only properly coordinated these two elements will give the young musician comfort and great satisfaction from playing.