Trumpet

Trumpets belong to the brass family of musical instruments.  It also has the highest register in the brass classification.  Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments dating back to 1500BC.  Most trumpets are made of brass tubing that is bent in an oblong shape and the tone is produced by the player “buzzing” his lips in a cup shaped mouthpiece.  A typical trumpet will have three valves that are used in different combinations to produce the required tones.  There are many different types of trumpets made of different brass alloys and trumpets can be equipped with different valve arrangements; including a three or four valve setup and piston or rotary valves.  Here at Music Factory Direct we have a great selection of trumpets where you will always find the lowest prices and free shipping.