Process Essay: What's A Trumpet?

What exactly is a trumpet? A brass instrument? A trumpet is much more than just a high pitched brass instrument; it is the heart of every marching and pep band and makes a statement in every song it is played in. This is why when considering the purchase of a trumpet the mechanics, tone, and reputation of the brand must but taken into account. There are a lot of trumpets out there, some from reputable brands and some that are more or less the same quality as the plastic trumpets that can be purchased at a party store; with the so many different brands and models to choose from along with the decision of whether to buy a professional or student trumpet, it can be overwhelming. Yamaha is a brand well known for the superior quality of its instruments; and as …show more content…
But tone is what some argue to be the most important feature of a trumpet. No one wants to listen to a trumpet with a dull tone that no matter the how much the trumpeter tunes still sounds as if it is exceedingly flat, such a tone is sure to agonize any musician within earshot. Fortunately, this is not a problem with the Yamaha Advantage. The Advantage has a clear, crisp tone that rivals the tone of any professional level trumpet. Although not as bright or resonant as a professional trumpet like the Yamaha Xeno, the sound of the Advantage is one of great quality in a student trumpet.

In contrast, despite all the wonderful things about the Yamaha Advantage there are some drawbacks. Although the Advantage has a great tone it does not have the tone of a professional trumpet.In addtion, one of the major differences between professional and intermediate level trumpets is their life span. While professional trumpets will last a lifetime student trumpets like the Yamaha Advantage will only last a few