2. Introduction
Maral Cavner graduated with the highest degree of
honors from Emory University with her bachelor’s
degree in sociology. She is currently working at a
number of local organizations and completing
graduate school while in the process of starting her
career in the public service realm. Outside of her
professional focus, Maral Cavner enjoys practicing the
trumpet, which she has been playing for more than a
decade.
The anatomy of the trumpet can be confusing for
players who are new to it, but understanding the
different parts and how they work is important for
playing the trumpet successfully. A few of the more
basic components of trumpets are discussed below.
3. Basic Parts of the Trumpet
-Bell: As the most noticeable part of the trumpet, the
bell is responsible for creating the tone of the
instrument. Bells with a large diameter produce a tone
that is mellower while smaller bells create sharper
sounds. The part is typically made from brass, but it
can be coated in either silver or gold, which will affect
the sound.
-Mouthpiece: Located on the opposite end of the bell,
the mouthpiece is made from metal and consists of a
cup leading to a small tube. Mouthpieces are used to
create the instrument’s sound and come in a wide
range of sizes and materials to allow players to alter
the sound produced by the trumpet.
4. Conclusion
The part is easily removable and is meant to be
cleaned and stored separately.
-Tuning slide: A C-shaped tube, the tuning slide
is the trumpet’s largest slide. Depending on where
the slide is moved, the amount of air entering the
instrument changes, which alters the tone that the
trumpet produces. When the slide is placed
further out, the tone is lower than when it is placed
closer. Even a small movement of the tuning slide
dramatically changes the sound.
