I buy, sell, collect, service,teach and play the trumpet, and have been involved with brass playing for over 37 years. These are some very basic points to consider before buying or bidding for a trumpet on...
The Orchestral or French Horn (really a misnomer)is normally just referred to as the Horn. Most modern horns are double instruments pitched in F/Bb. See below. They are actually much longer in their basic...
This glossary gives the names of the main groups of brass instruments over time. Another guide specifically covers the taxonomy of the lower brass with photographs. Cornett - Renaissance lip-reed instrument...