Hey guys, I`ve been playing trumpet for about 2 years now, and I`ve decided to get another instrument. I`m starting to get into jazz, and I`m wondering if I should get a cornet, another trumpet, or a flugelhorn.

Flugelhorn is next!!
But mean-while (saving to buy) try some mutes for your jazz, it`s cheaper and a whole new world of sounds....

yea, i agree, you should definetely do into mutes before you start a new instrument.

i`m not for the cornet, so take the trumpet or flugelhorn. And first of all: try the mutes, they are great!

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Do you even know the difference between a Trumpet, a Cornet, and a Flugelhorn?

I suggest you listen to some recordings of each instrument before making a purchase.

I`m curious, what is the difference because i`m trying to find out for my music tech homework but it is very difficult to find out!

Best thing Katie , is just to listen to them, the difference you hear is the important one.

The flugal horn is a different instrument but understanding comes with the listening

Additionally if you plan to be involved in any kind of band brass or orchestral, check what there requirements are. For instance I moved from Trumpet to Cornet because the youth county band I joined required me to have a cornet in silver

Mike

If you`re joining a big band, or planning to, then get a flugel.
If you`re joining a brass band, marching band, or are planning to, then get a cornet.

But to be honest, if you havent needed to use even mutes yet, then I doubt you need a new instrument. You only really NEED a flugel if you`re playing in a pro big band. Cornets can be picked up cheaply for brass band use.

Remember if you`re just experimenting, theres loads of other things you could play. Like piccolo trumpets, different key trumpets (C,D, or E trumpets) , pocket trumpets...

...."because the youth county band I joined required me to have a cornet in silver"...

Wow! They actually specified the colour? Kinda cheeky, no? I always prefer brass colour because I think it looks more professional.

As for flugelhorns, well, life`s too short to worry about what if... etc. If the sound of the flugelhorn appeals to you, then go for it! Try as many instruments as you can. Enjoy yourself!

Steve

I play flug in my college marching band and let me tell ya, that thing has a pretty cool sound. Only problem is it`s heavier than a trumpet or a cornet, which sucks.