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Questions and Answers
Which jazz trumpeter is known for using the Harmon mute to produce a human-voice-like sound?
Which jazz trumpeter is known for using the Harmon mute to produce a human-voice-like sound?
- Miles Davis (correct)
- Chet Baker
- Wynton Marsalis
- James Morrison
What was Adolph 'Bud' Herseth's role in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra?
What was Adolph 'Bud' Herseth's role in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra?
- Guest Soloist
- Composer
- Principal Trumpeter (correct)
- Conductor
What technique involves using one hand for holding the trumpet and the other for valve operation?
What technique involves using one hand for holding the trumpet and the other for valve operation?
- Double-tonguing
- Fingerwork (correct)
- Circular breathing
- Dueling
Which musician significantly influenced modern orchestral trumpet sound during the 20th century?
Which musician significantly influenced modern orchestral trumpet sound during the 20th century?
Which item is not typically used as a mute for a trumpet?
Which item is not typically used as a mute for a trumpet?
Flashcards
Top Trumpet Players
Top Trumpet Players
Famous trumpeters have shaped the sound of orchestras and jazz, including Maurice André and Adolph Herseth.
Adolph Herseth
Adolph Herseth
Influential American trumpeter known for his long tenure with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1948 to 2001.
Mutes
Mutes
Devices placed in a trumpet's bell to modify its sound, commonly used in jazz.
Harmon Mute
Harmon Mute
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Finger Technique
Finger Technique
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Study Notes
Top Trumpet Players
- Trumpet became a standard part of the symphony orchestra in the early 1800s
- Famous trumpeters include Maurice André (French) and Adolph "Bud" Herseth (American)
- Herseth played with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1948 to 2001, highly influencing the modern orchestral trumpet sound
- Important jazz trumpeters include Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis, Arturo Sandoval, Guy Barker, and James Morrison
Special Trumpet Effects
- Mutes are devices that change a trumpet's sound
- Jazz trumpeters often use mutes, such as the Harmon mute (or "wah-wah" mute) which mimics a human voice
- Hat and bowler mutes create a softer sound
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