[TPIN] Brass Quintet - opinions on 2nd trumpet key

[James Klages]

It depends on the players and the music. The players should form an
agreement about such things. For some music cornets can be use by one
player. In some Eb or pic can be used. I have found pic in A sounds better
with C trumpet and pic in  Bb with the Bb- But, there are always exceptions
to this. The main issues are tone projection and tuning.
Jim



On 11/2/07, david clough <prods at davidcloughlaw.com> wrote:
>
> Hi all:
> I'd like to know your thoughts on the following:  I have a standard brass
> quintet, first trumpet primarily play on C trumpet. Should 2nd trumpet
> play
> Bb trumpet or C? Assume both players are advanced, mature (age and
> musically) competent players on Bb, C, and other keyed trumpets.  If this
> helps any, the music played is somewhat advanced, asking  for Bb, Eb,
> Piccolo and Flugelhorn.  I'd be interested in your opinions, and how your
> formed them.
>
> Best regards,
>
> -Dave
>
>
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Dr. James L. Klages
Professor of Trumpet
School of Music
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK 73034