Trumpet vs Cornet: Similarities and Differences

[NotHarpoGroucho]

I was in band for 1 year in middle school, I originally played the Trumpet, when about a 1/3 of the way through the school year, someone stole my trumpet and the band teacher had to give me her cornet because they didn’t have any extra trumpets, I remember enjoying the sound a lot more. 20 years old now, full time job but with a lot of free time, decided to get back into playing to fill the time and for fun and wasn’t sure if I would want a cornet or trumpet more. This video has helped me decide, definitely going to get a cornet.

[jackrabbit]

I’m a low brass player and I personally enjoy the sound of the cornet a lot more than the sound of the trumpet.

[TheGholiday]

Thank you, I am a fairly new trumpet player of about 2.5 years and never really knew the difference between a trumpet and a cornet. I knew they sounded different but didn't know why until now and I've never seen a cornet mouthpiece used with an extension tube for a trumpet before. I didn't even know they existed. I'll be keenly going through your videos to learn more. Thank you heaps.

[jaminmordenwmgsomusicdirec]

It takes more than simply putting a cornet up to your lips to make a cornet truly sound like a cornet. It's important to understand the difference in playing technique. I hear too many players who make a cornet sound like a trumpet (and vice versa) because they don't understand that.

[mads]

We had to watch this in band since we have Cornet players and Trumpet players and they wouldn't stop talking. 😂

[TH-bdoi]

My middle school started everyone on cornet. It being more compact is easier for young players imo. The cornet is also said to be slightly more flexible due to the more conical bore.

[edstud]

Best explanation I've heard on this topic, thank you!

[rajanrao]

That clear mouth piece tho, pretty sick

[bobbyhorton]

"You can tell they both produce a concert b-flat."--Can I?

[KeenerThan]

Thank you Doctor.
Excellent video examination.

[ronrobbins]

Great video thanks! I recently got one of the new PUJE horns, A cornet/trumpet hybrid now made by Brent Peters. Seems to have characteristics of both cornet and TRUMPET, especially with different MOUTHPIECES that can either accentuate the bright and brassy or more mellow side of the instrument. Wondered if you’ve played one before, would love your take on it!

[ruzzo]

The cornet sounds less aggressive, a mellow sound...

[deriknicolai]

Thanks a lot for fantastic explaining.

[animaloverload]

Played both in Jr. High and high school. Then the baritone my senior year. Brass section ftw.

[chiaseed]

Up until now, I have never even heard about the cornet. I came across the word in an old wafer recipe... I feel ashamed, and I'm going to assume this is how people feel when they first hear about the viola... If they care.

[bringforthgoodfruit]

I have a sensitivity to higher frequencies and more strident tones. So I much prefer the sound of a coronet❤️🎺

[BMIKE]

Good video. The only problem (not your fault), is that you have to hear maybe the whole second variation to really get the difference. I have much better luck making a trumpet sound like a cornet than vice versa.

[opidacul]

doc Goodweather playing the trumpet ! nice video.

[stevemarino]

It helps to close your eyes when listening to the comparisons. I prefer the brighter, more concise sound of the trumpet (ex HS band cornet player here), but I wonder if the way Brian played the trumpet in the last comparison made a noticeable difference in the sound? To my ears, it sounded as if he was more aggressive with his blowing and fingering when starting the notes and ending them on the trumpet. The cornet version seemed to be played in a slightly smoother manner. Could be the difference in mouthpieces, but I don't think it's that.

[bumperxx]

thanks you just ended my heated debate !!!