[TPIN] Starting a beginner on a Cornet vs Trumpet

[Jeanne G Pocius]

Here is a novel idea. Use a pocket trumpet. I am SO
impressed by my new MAX pocket trumpet that I will be
recommending it for ALL my beginners from now on. The
hard case which is included is not much bigger than a
carry all clarinet case. And at only $600 for lacquer
or 700 for silver plate it is a real trumpet for less
than many of the ISOs out there. Contact Charles Colin
Music for more details or contact me off list. Take
Care, Jeanne
--- tpin-bounces at tpin.okcu.edu
<darren.windham at tx.rr.com> wrote:
> I'm no pro or a teacher but my 7 and 8 year old sons
have expressed an
> interest and they each preferred the feel of the
cornet due to the size.  I
> was able to pick up a Getzen Capri shepards crook
cornet with a first valve
> trigger from a local Brook Mays on their last day
open for $109 and have
> made that available to them to learn on.
> 
> If for some reason they don't continue to play I'll
save it for the first
> deserving child I hear of and in my opinion the horn
plays wonderfully and
> would have no concerns using it in a band setting.
> 
> My situation may be different since I started on
trumpet and learned on it
> as I've been told I have a very trumpet like sound
on a cornet and don't
> feel I lack any power or volume from playing on a
cornet.  
> 
> I'd have to agree with a previous response that it's
a learned technique and
> mental picture.  I was taught in my marching band
days to focus on a point
> in the stands and project to it.
> 
> It also seems the common for everyone to want a
silver trumpet when they hit
> high school.  I regretfully admit I was the same way
and wish instead I had
> asked my parents for the best playing horn we could
afford.
> 
> I think its like with most things you have to look
at the big picture and
> each case to determine the best approach.
> 
> Darren
> 
> 
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                          Jeanne Gabriel Pocius
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