Information About the Trumpet

The trumpet has evolved considerably since the days of the long, straight, valveless herald trumpet. The modern instrument is a fixture of the concert band, often carrying the melody line. A full concert band will have up to nine trumpets, commonly divided into three parts.

Here's a collection of pointers to various places in the Web that discuss the trumpet:

• The International Trumpet Guild

• The Notre Dame Trumpet Homepage

• The Trumpet Players' International Network

• The Trumpet Herald