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Trumpets

If you want to learn to play you will need your own trumpet in Bb. I have selected some popular beginner and intermediate trumpets that I like. Some pupils may find a trumpet too big to start on in which case a cornet  or a pocket trumpet or a cornet would be more manageable. A pocket trumpet (also in Bb) contains the same length of tubing as a regular trumpet but it is more compact. It plays exactly the same though it produces a smaller sound. A cornet in Bb also contains the same length of tubing as tubing as a trumpet but it has a conical bore which helps it to produce a more mellow sound.

Elkhart 100TR (in Bb)

The Elkhart 100TR is one of my favourite beginner trumpets. As designed by the famous trumpet manufacturer "Bach" It does everything a trumpet should do and can take a learner all the way up to grade 5. 

JP 159 Pocket Trumpet (in Bb)

The JP 159 Pocket Trumpet

is like a normal trumpet but more compact. 

Excellent for the beginner who find a regular trumpet to big or a great gift for experienced player as novelty instrument. 

JP 071L Cornet in Bb

The JP 071L cornet is an excellent instrument for a beginner. Compares to much more expensive instruments. A very popular choice for schools. Younger player may find a cornet easier

to hold. 

John Packer's have gained and excellent reputation for making affordable instruments which perform to a high standard. They have had success supplying instruments to the educational establishment and they are a great choice of instrument for the beginner and intermediate player on a budget. Silver plated trumpets offer more durability and a slight brightness of sound over lacquered trumpets.

JP051
Trumpet in Bb

This is the JP entry model

trumpet. A great starter instrument at an affordable price! Will get you through the early grades.

JP151 MKII
Trumpet in Bb

This the step up instrument. A more study design and better valves.

will get you through the middle grades.

JP151S MKII
Trumpet in Bb

Same as the JP151 MKII but in silver plate which offers more durability and a slight brightness in sound.

JP251SW
Trumpet in Bb

The JP251SW has a improved leadpipe 

designed by Smith-Watkins. This greatly improves the playability of the trumpet.  

JP251SW S
Trumpet in Bb

The JP251SWS is the same as the JP251SW but in silver plate. This offers more durability and a slight brightness in sound.

Yamaha student and intermediate trumpets have the reputation of being some of the best and most consistently 

made trumpets available. The design and manufacture uses the Yamaha know-how from their professional range of trumpets to make a range of student instruments which offer the learner excellent intonation and response.

Yamaha YTR-2330
Trumpet in Bb

Probably the worlds best selling student trumpet. Expensive compared to other brands but it is built and plays excellently.

Yamaha YTR-3335
Trumpet in Bb

Features a reverse lead pipe for an easier blow and an improved bell design. A more solid trumpet than the 2330.

Yamaha YTR-3335S
Trumpet in Bb

Same as the YTR-3335 but in silver plate which offers more durability and a slight brightness in sound.

Yamaha YTR-4335GII
Trumpet in Bb

Probably the worlds best selling intermediate trumpet. Produces a more powerful sound.

Yamaha YTR-4335GS
Trumpet in Bb

Same as the YTR-4335GII but in silver plate which offers more durability and a slight brightness in sound.

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