Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Baroque trumpet and a natural trumpet?
For commercial (not scholarly) purposes, we consider natural trumpets either authentic instruments or copies of instruments with no vent holes. Our commercial definition of Baroque trumpets are instruments with one to four anachronistic vent holes. Since most, but not all, makers use the term "Baroque Trumpet" for their vented instruments we will, for commercial purposes, stick with their definition.
What pitches and keys are most needed for period instrument performance?
Period instrument pitches are mostly standardized to the following pitches:
Renaissance: a=440Hz or 466Hz
Baroque: a=415Hz or rarely 392Hz
Classical: a=430Hz
Trumpets or crooks are needed as follows:
Renaissance: C and D
Baroque: C, D, rarely Bb
Classical: C, D, E, Eb, Bb, F
Can I use my modern mouthpiece on a Baroque Trumpet?
Yes and No. Actually, you can, but with poor results. We do sell modern mouthpiece adapters. The mouthpiece receivers on the trumpets we sell are designed for Baroque mouthpieces which have a larger diameter shank. To use a modern mouthpiece you would have to use a mouthpiece adapter. Modern mouthpieces do not have the optimal characteristics for playing the Baroque trumpet. See our Mouthpiece Page for more information.
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