Trumpet Buyers Guide
from the Woodwind & Brasswind affiliated Studio Store

Student Trumpets
Students trumpets are machine made and built for durability and budget-minded families. Most student horns are made with a two-piece bell as opposed to a one-piece found on high-end trumpets. The compromise affects sound and projection to some degree, though it makes for a much more affordable instrument. These instruments are the ideal choice for the beginning player.

Intermediate Trumpets
Intermediate trumpets are designed for students that have been playing for at least 2 years, and have acquired basic playing skills. They are typically based on high-end instruments, but are built with less expensive manufacturing techniques.

Professional Trumpets
Professional trumpets feature one-piece bells for greater projection, stainless steel pistons, and lightweight or heavy versions for a brighter or darker tone quality. These high-end instruments are recommended for high school students and above. Parents desiring to save a little should start with a student trumpet and transition into a professional line trumpet in high school, by passing the intermediate level instrument.

MMF! Studio Store
We have carefully selected the most respected and best selling instruments and accessories available for beginning and advancing players. Please browse the store with the confidence that you will be selecting a recommended quality product.

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