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| pocket trumpet | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have purchased a new pocket trumpet on line and cannot unscrew the bottom valve cap on valve 2
A: Is it a real name brand instrument or something cheap from the far east? Have you tried making a ...
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| new trumpet | 10/14/2009 |
Q: My son is a sophmore in highschool, has been playing the trumpet for 4 years, is in marching band, ...
A: I would encourage you to obtain a Bach Stradivarius Model 37, Medium Large bore. It is the standard ...
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| Buying a Student Trumpet | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I want to buy my son a trumpet for band in school to replace the one he received from his teacher. ...
A: A quality instrument makes a huge difference especially for a student. A better instrument makes it ...
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| Getzen Slide Trumpet | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have a Getzen slide trumpet...........no one has ever heard of a slide trumpet(just like a ...
A: No, plenty of musicians have heard of a slide trumpet, also called a soprano trombone. The Getzens ...
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| Student Trumpets | 9/2/2009 |
Q: My son is just starting the trumpet and he is in the 4th grade. I was looking at the following ...
A: I am not 100% certain but I believe that the Kohlert and Bartok are both very cheap imports and I am ...
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| Conn 16B identification help | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I just purchased a Conn USA 16B s/n GL 621182 for my 9yo son. It appears to be nickel plated?? I ...
A: Sorry, I am not at all an expert on the Conn models. I missed the two letter prefix when I answered ...
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| purchasing a beginner's trumpet (middle school) | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I am considering purchasing either a Conn 16B or a 5-yr-old Conn International. Concerns on ...
A: Without more information it would be very difficult to advise you. Ideally, I would be able to play ...
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| brand of trumpet | 8/12/2009 |
Q: My son will be starting band in the 6th grade this year. Looked at a trumpet and the name on it was ...
A: I would be very wary of any brand I have never heard of and that is one of them. You would be best ...
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| Getzen Trumpets | 8/7/2009 |
Q: Howdy from Texas! I am looking at purchasing a Getzen Trumpet for my son who is starting High ...
A: They are both a little wrong and both a little right. Although it is definitely not a professional ...
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| Olds Special Trumpet | 8/6/2009 |
Q: Looking to buy it online... What year was this manufactured? Is it worth over $200.00? It looks ...
A: It was made probably in either 1971 or 1972. Other than that I can't tell you more without seeing it ...
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| Sticking valves | 8/3/2009 |
Q: The first two valves on my trumpet won't stop sticking when I try to pull them out to put oil on ...
A: If they were fine before the vacation and there is no chance that the instrument has been damaged ...
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| Playing Longer | 7/7/2009 |
Q: How do i train myself to play longer so that my lips dont get tired?
A: It is a gradual process. playing long tones will increase your endurance. Make sure you are playing ...
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| Piccolo Trumpet | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I'm planning on buying one of those inexpensive piccolo trumpets found on EBay. There are a few ...
A: Do not attempt to make any real music on the India makes. The only reasonable one I have experienced ...
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| purchase of a trumpet | 7/2/2009 |
Q: We are shopping for a step-up trumpet for our 14yr old daughter. I have found some on e-bay. We ...
A: $1796 is way too high for that horn! You can definitely find a strad on EBay for less. A few minor ...
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| want to be an excellent trumpet player | 7/2/2009 |
Q: Please I recently laid hands on a Bb trumpet, I want to study and know how to play it ...
A: You can read everything you can find online by searching terms like "learn to play the trumpet" and ...
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| purchase of a trumpet | 7/1/2009 |
Q: We are shopping for a step-up trumpet for our 14yr old daughter. I have found some on e-bay. We ...
A: If these are what you are considering as a step up....what is she playing on now? I have heard that ...
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| sight reading and keeping beat | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have been playing the trumpet four 5 years and I can't sight read or keep a good beat. I know all ...
A: The answer to both of these is practice!! To be a good sight reader, you really just have to read a ...
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| Trumpets | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I am going back and forth between a bach strad and omega if you know any store that sells used ...
A: Sorry I don't know of any good dealers in FL. I am originally from Chicago and now live in Virginia. ...
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| Trumpets | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I am going back and forth between a bach strad and omega if you know any store that sells used ...
A: It would be worth the difference to get the Strad if you can. The Omega is a fairly big step down ...
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| Trumpets | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Please advise which best for beginner student: Noteworthy Bb student trumpet or Etude ETR-100
A: I absolutely would not purchase either of these for a beginning student. They are not of good enough ...
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| what my trumpet is worth? | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have an ambassador trumpet(polished brass finish) made by F.E.Olds&Son Los Angeles,Calif. The ...
A: Since that instrument was made in approximately 1954, give or take a year, it is not possible to ...
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| 1930's Bach Trumpet | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I would be interested to hear anything you could tell me about it. On the bell it is engraved in ...
A: Yes, value is a very subjective thing particularly when the question involves a collectible item. ...
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| 1930's Bach Trumpet | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I would be interested to hear anything you could tell me about it. On the bell it is engraved in ...
A: That instrument is certainly considered a very "collectible" item. The early New York Bachs are ...
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| what and how to buy a trumpet | 6/11/2009 |
Q: Rented a King 600 Trumpet for son to play in Middle school band for a year, interested in buying a ...
A: The King is a good instrument if your son is just beginning to develop as a player but if he ...
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| what and how to buy a trumpet | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Rented a King 600 Trumpet for son to play in Middle school band for a year, interested in buying a ...
A: The best bet is a Bach Stradivarius model 37 in medium large bore. ML is the standard model 180-37. ...
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| Frank Holton & Co. Vintage Trumpet | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have a Frank Holton & Company trumpet or bugle made in Elkhorn Wisconsin that I am trying to find ...
A: I don't know if Holton serial number listings would provide an accurate date for this instrument but ...
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| trumpet identification | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My trumpet was purchased at an estate sale over 20 years ago. It is silver and reads, "Designed by ...
A: It would be most commonly known by the "Bundy" brand name which is produced by the Selmer ...
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| bach strad trumpet | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I am looking at a bach trumpet model TRSOL 100 for my son. It is engraved Bach Soloist ...
A: Sorry for the change but info on this has been hard to find. My sources originally said it is a ...
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| bach strad trumpet | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I am looking at a bach trumpet model TRSOL 100 for my son. It is engraved Bach Soloist ...
A: The TRSOL is really just a TR300 with some cosmetic changes like some added gold plating. It is not ...
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| Buying a trumpet | 5/17/2009 |
Q: My 11 year old daugter has been playing the cornet for about 10 months. We have been renting a used ...
A: 10 months of playing and age 11 is not really a long enough time to really evaluate a students ...
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| Frank Holton Cornet | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have a two part question. First I have a Frank Holton cornet serial #19537 & was wondering if you ...
A: Based on published lists that serial would have been made in late 1912 or early 1913. The u-shaped ...
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| Information on Purchasing a BbTrumpet | 5/10/2009 |
Q: My son is a freshman in high school and plays the trumpet in band. We purchased a trumpet from ...
A: Yes it would probably be a good buy. A quality make even in less than perfect condition is much more ...
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| value of old King Trumpet | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have the serial number. How/where can I find the value?
A: Value is subject to too many variables to be able to very accurately estimate. You can see what ...
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| vincent bach trumpet | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My dads aquired some instruments and ive recently been reseaching up old horns that he has ...
A: Do a search for a Bach serial number list and then check it for the year of manufacture. Everything ...
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| Bach Mercedes | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I'm 18 and play an old, silver Bach Mercedes. My dad played it in high school. Although in excellent ...
A: Depending on the condition it could be worth anywhere from $50 to $250. Have you begun consideration ...
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| trumpet playing | 3/17/2009 |
Q: If you're breathing through your nose when playing what does it sound like? I noticed that it ...
A: This is an unusual question but if you are really exhaling through your nose while you are ...
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| French Horn valves stuck | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I just bought a french horn and the valves are locked. Is this something that I can remedy myself ...
A: The answer depends on what the cause of the sticking is. Generally when all are stuck, it is simply ...
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| Faster Valve Springs | 3/4/2009 |
Q: It may not be absolutely necessary, but for the past 6 months or so I've been interested in getting ...
A: What model is the trumpet and what is the serial number? We can use that information to find the ...
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| B Flat Major scale | 2/28/2009 |
Q: what is the B Flat scale for trumpet
A: B flat Major is Bb,C,D, Eb,F,G,A,Bb but if your teacher/director is talking about Bb CONCERT Major ...
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| Daughter's Trumpet | 2/25/2009 |
Q: My 12 year old daughter is very curious as to how much longer her trumpet has been on this earth ...
A: From what I can gather so far, I would guess that the instrument dates from about 1968. The King ...
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| the trumpet's name | 2/24/2009 |
Q: How did the trumpet get it's name?
A: Most directly from the Old french word trompette a diminuitive form of trompe and trumpe from old ...
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| Trumpet Mouthpiece Selection | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have played B flat trumpet for many years. I am presently using a 3C mouthpiece which is a big ...
A: In what way did the 3C make an improvement for you? I suspect it helped your overall tone quality ...
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| Lip pressure while playing trumpet | 2/20/2009 |
Q: my name is Gregory. I've been playing the trumpet for a while, and for the majority of that time I ...
A: The best thing you can do is find a good teacher! However, I know that is not always possible or ...
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| Lip pressure while playing trumpet | 2/19/2009 |
Q: my name is Gregory. I've been playing the trumpet for a while, and for the majority of that time I ...
A: I need a lot more information to be able to answer your question. First, how long have you been ...
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| trumpet | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I would like to know the date of my husbands trumpet. Also, what would be a good selling price for ...
A: The trumpet dates from approximzately 1976. The ML stands for medium-large indicating the bore size ...
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| Trumpet coloring | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Im new to owning a trumpet. I bought it to play for fun and recreation and i just wanted to know if ...
A: Usually only trumpets of rather inferior quality come in a finish of other than lacquered polished ...
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| value and repair | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A FRANK HOLTON TRUMPET WITH A SERIAL NUMBER OF 88995 ON THE SIDE OF THE SECOND VALVE. ON THE ...
A: According to the lists I have seen, that serial would have been manufactured in 1925. I could not ...
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| Recruiting new trumpeter | 2/11/2009 |
Q: As stated in the subject, my elementary school band is recruiting new trumpet players who have no ...
A: NO. There is no advantage in attempting to select individuals for any particular instrument based on ...
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| holton collegiate cornet | 2/5/2009 |
Q: my son was givin this cornet by my uncle it belonged to my cousin who was killed in a car wreck ...
A: Red rot can refer either to a condition in which the zinc gradually is removed from the brass ...
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| holton collegiate cornet | 2/5/2009 |
Q: my son was givin this cornet by my uncle it belonged to my cousin who was killed in a car wreck ...
A: According to serial number records the instrument would have been produced in 1956. The Collegiate ...
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| trumpet | 1/27/2009 |
Q: sir i have a 15yr old son whom is a freshman in high school. he currently plays on a king student ...
A: There are many possible causes for the headaches and without seeing your son play I can only guess ...
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| King Silver Flair Trumpet | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have a damaged 3rd valve slide. .462 bore. Are replacements slides available anywhere?
A: Since the trumpet is still in production, an authorized dealeer would be able to get the part but ...
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| Reynolds Cornet | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I have an older Reynolds cornet the CR58 model with a serial number that starts with 101xxx i was ...
A: Any instrument, especially if in working condition is worth something. Although I am not familiar ...
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| Martin 1919 Trumpet | 1/17/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me anything about Martin trumpets manufactured in 1919?
A: Very little other than they were in business well before that and had a reputation for quality in ...
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| Antoine Courtois Paris 70ies brevete flugelhorn | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I have seen the above flugelhorn advertised. It is '70's vintage and is supposed to be similar to ...
A: It really comes down to what you can afford at this point. If you don't have the financial backing ...
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| Antoine Courtois Paris 70ies brevete flugelhorn | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have seen the above flugelhorn advertised. It is '70's vintage and is supposed to be similar to ...
A: Because the taper of the receiver is a little different on older french flugels, standard or modern ...
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| Getzen 770SP Select trumpet | 1/11/2009 |
Q: What do you think of and what do you know about the Getzen 770SP Select trumpet that the Sam Ash ...
A: It seems to be getting excellent reviews although I have not personaly played one. I was recently ...
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| Trumpet question | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I play trumpet. I can play the "G",the note right above the "F", but I just cannot seem to play any ...
A: First ask your teacher to check your embouchure to make sure you are setting your lips correctly ...
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| old silver trumpet | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I am trying to find out something about an old trumpet that belongs to a friend it is a dearman ...
A: K. They were known more for their woodwinds especially saxophones but have been reported to have ...
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| Trumpet question | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I play trumpet. I can play the "G",the note right above the "F", but I just cannot seem to play any ...
A: First of all, don't worry about the mouthpiece just yet. The most important thing is that you are ...
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