Trumpets

The Trumpet's bright and brilliant tone mean that it is in more at home playing fanfare-like passages, but the modern instrument is very versatile and can play melodic phrases very capably.  Trumpet chords are particularly exciting.

Modern Trumpets are direct descendants of Military and Ceremonial Trumpets, with the addition of piston valves.  The development of the Trumpet mirrors that of the horn and they were popular in the 17th century despite their limited ability to produce notes.

The Cornet is a smaller relative of the Trumpet which contains the same valve setup, and the two instruments are interchangeable in terms of playing method.  Bach's second Brandenburg Concerto and Shostakovich's Concerto for Piano, Trumpet and Strings show what can be done with the solo instrument.

Approximate Range	2 1/2 octaves
Trumpet Length	165cm
Cornet Length	137cm