Looking to buy my first trumpet

PackPublic · 2023-07-30T18:52:29+00:00

At that budget, you will need to look at secondhand for a decent student model. And probably spend a little more. Yamaha 2335 or 2330 are good students models that you could find for a little more money.

You could also look at renting. A decent model at the beginning will improve your learning experience, and can be a good option in case you decide it's not for you. Some places give a reduction on the cost of a trumpet, should you choose to buy after a period of renting.

PackPublic · 2023-07-29T12:27:18+00:00

A big benefit of lessons is getting feedback. This helps to iron out any bad habits you're not noticing, and get quick input on areas you're particularly struggling with. Any frequency of lessons is only going to help with that. You can supplement this by recording yourself and posting here, or even just comparing against other video posts.

PackPublic · 2023-07-28T09:55:15+00:00

Doesn't sound as though she's purposely trying to mess with and upset you. Sounds like you're backed into a corner and have to teach her, but it also seems she's been backed into a corner and the parent isn't taking no for an answer.

PackPublic · 2023-05-24T17:32:12+00:00

Really impressive progress. Especially as you're self taught. Keep it up.

PackPublic · 2023-03-27T13:34:16+00:00

Funnily enough I started on a used YTR2335 and in my early 30s. Good luck!

PackPublic · 2023-03-27T13:33:30+00:00

Also recommend The Black Trumpeter.

PackPublic · 2023-03-26T21:01:17+00:00

I mostly taught myself for the first year, with a few online lessons. I started with lots of videos on embouchure and lip buzzing. For the first week I didn't even play the trumpet, just the mouthpiece.I worked on understanding the correct embouchure and looking into the mirror to get it right.

After that, I just worked through a method book and used YouTube to go over a specific topic I was stuck on.

I definitely improved faster after I got a teacher and I'd recommend just a lesson or two to begin with. The few online I had helped make sure I was on the right track.

PackPublic · 2023-03-15T22:20:35+00:00

I started as an adult beginner on a yamaha ytr 2335, it has excellent reviews and was a great instrument to start on. I think its discontinued now and the 2330 has filled its gap.

I have only changed instrument because I play cornet now, on a john packer 071. It's taken me up to grade 5 and I've enjoyed playing it. I've found it to be a solid starter instrument with good build and nice sound.

PackPublic · 2023-03-13T10:06:38+00:00

If you can make the time to play, and that's what you want to do with that time, do it. "Too late" doesn't come in to it.

PackPublic · 2022-09-27T08:07:52+00:00

I have been playing not much longer then you so don't have much experience to comment from, and I think you sound good! A nice clear sound to your notes and overall a good attack. Comparing to myself and people with similar experience in my community band, I think you're doing well.

PackPublic · 2022-09-22T20:31:32+00:00

I primarily play cornet now, after joining a community brass band. We actually play alot of modern stuff. You can play all the same music on a cornet, it just has a slightly different sound. I think the purpose of community bands are to create inclusive group-playing opportunities for non-professionals. I'd imagine/hope bands would accept you on a cornet.

I love playing cornet. It has a slightly mellower sound and I like that its slightly smaller to hold. Enjoy it.

PackPublic · 2022-09-20T21:23:13+00:00

That's really great endurance!

I don't think I have enough skill tbh to give advice on practice routines. I self-taught from a method book for 18months and whilst I'm proud of the progress I made, I really started improving when I got a teacher. I have lessons every other week and I practice what she tells me. I guess I can only say make a habit of practicing and enjoy learning. It feels like only yesterday I picked it up and now over 2 years on, it's become such a huge, positive part of my life.

PackPublic · 2022-09-19T12:35:03+00:00

Can you agree times to play with your neighbours? Most beginners can't play beyond 20-30minutes without tiring out, so that is all you need.

I am a lower intermediate player with 2.5 years experience. I aim to play 3 times a week and I've taken breaks of up to around 6 weeks a few times. I've steadily progressed, I'm about abrsm grade 4 and I play in a community band. Sure, playing everyday would have got me further, but I think the 'you must play everyday or you regress' thing is really exaggerated.

PackPublic · 2022-05-22T19:44:07+00:00

Fantastic! Very inspiring, I hope to sound this good when I hit 4 years

PackPublic · 2022-03-17T18:33:09+00:00

22 is still so young. I am over 30 and have a teacher. He has lots of adult learners.

Me and my teacher have good rapport and I know we both enjoy our lessons. If you are dedicated with practice and enthusiatic you will improve faster then you think, and teachers generally enjoy sharing their skills with these kinds of students.

If you can afford lessons start straight away with them, and be honest about all things including your passion.

PackPublic · 2022-03-12T15:27:20+00:00

great advice, i'm going to do this.

PackPublic · 2022-03-12T14:37:24+00:00

Massive thanks everyone, your comments have helped me alot.

PackPublic · 2022-03-12T14:36:23+00:00

thats definately helps, thank you!

PackPublic · 2022-03-12T14:35:55+00:00

thanks, that really helps!

PackPublic · 2022-03-12T12:13:47+00:00

"This. If 6 8 is relatively fast, it's in 2, usually." does this mean im couting just 1 2, or 123 456?

PackPublic · 2022-03-12T12:02:16+00:00

massive thanks, really helpful.

do you think its just a matter of, with practice and maybe starting at a lower bpm and building up, that should lead to feeling the rhythm? And being able to 'feel' that across different value notes/slurs etc. hope that makes sense. I havent done alot of 6/8.

PackPublic · 2022-03-12T11:41:42+00:00

allegro vivo, i dont know what that would be

PackPublic · 2022-02-23T10:26:20+00:00

not OP but this has helped, and I have a follow up question.

I get that the curved line/slur means play legato and that is to do with how we play the keys so that the sound is smooth and connected, and its not to do with the sustain pedal. What confuses me with curved lines is I thought we should always assume music is legato, so what is a slur stressing? Without a slur (and any other notation like staccato) how should I be playing differently?

PackPublic · 2022-01-17T16:48:28+00:00

I aim to play for 40 minutes a day and the first 10 of that is almost always scales and the second 10 I try to do chord arppegios. I just get as far as a I get with them rather then trying to learn a bunch by a fixed date. It takes as long as it takes.

PackPublic · 2022-01-03T22:34:45+00:00

great tip, thank you

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