[TPIN] Starting a beginner on a Cornet vs Trumpet

[Chris Hartsock]

I started on cornet and I'm convinced that it helped my approach to sound
concept and lyricism. These two aspects of playing are, in my opinion and
limited experience, easier to achieve on cornet. When I watch my beginners
they look awkward holding a trumpet, more so than a cornet for obvious
reasons. I think that this awkwardness can creep into some beginners' heads
and affect there progress. Not true for all beginners though. That's my 2
cents on cornet vs. trumpet.


On 6/4/07 6:56 PM, "Greg Goodknight" <good at nccn.net> wrote:

> I'm no teacher, but the best reason is that most beginners are young and
> small of stature, and modern cornet wraps place the valve cluster closer
> to the body and the instrument is therefore easier for a young musician
> to hold properly.
> 
> I'll leave it to my betters (and some of my worsers) to speak to the
> sweeter and more vocal timbres a cornet with a cornet mouthpiece is
> capable of, and whether that and the perhaps more agile qualities over
> trumpets makes a big difference for beginners.
> 
> -Greg
> 
> BMMAWeb at comcast.net wrote:
>> Here is a question for the teachers on the list.
>> 
>> What are the pros and cons of starting a beginner on a cornet vs. a trumpet?
>> 
>> Art LaMan, III
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