Trumpet
From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
The English used in this article may not be easy for everybody to understand. You can help Wikipedia by making this page or section simpler. |
A trumpet is a brass instrument used mainly in Classical music and jazz music. The most common type of trumpet is a Bb trumpet, meaning that if the player plays a C, it will sound like a Bb in concert pitch. The trumpet is played by blowing into the mouthpiece and making a "buzzing" sound. There are three keys called valves that the player can press to change the pitch.
[edit] History
Even thousands of years ago, people would blow on shells and animal horns as a signal. These shells were prepared after killing the animal, therefore making a sound instead of a "fffff" rushing air sound.[citation needed] An early example of a brass instrument like a trumpet is called a shofar, which is still used in religious ceremonies. Eventually people started making trumpet-like instruments with wood (for example, the cornetto), and later, with brass.
In Renaissance times, when the use of instrumental music was on the rise, trumpets became very important. Trumpets were long and without valves. This meant a player had to control the pitch of the sound with only his mouth, which was very difficult. Everyone respected trumpet players because trumpets were just so difficult to play.
The chromatic trumpet was developed in the late 18th century. Later on, valves were developed, and it became easier to play notes on the trumpet. Still, trumpet is a difficult instrument to master.
[edit] Music for trumpet
Classical music is written for solo trumpet, and trumpets are included in orchestras. Trumpets play an important part in Jazz music, and other various popular genres. Sometimes, they also play short parts to emphasize sections in rock songs.
[edit] Trumpet players
Famous classical trumpet players are Maurice Andre, Rolf Smedvig,Sergei Nakariakov,Veselin Bozhilov.
Some famous jazz trumpet players are Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Arturo Sandoval, Ian McGilp, Winston Marsalis, Dizzy Gillepsie, and Maynard Ferguson.
