Hello from the state of GA. I play flugelhorn at church due to its conical taper and ability to project louder than my trumpet. Yet not as bright as a trumpet. At home I practice with a German cornet which is quite vintage and light in weight therefore able to practice for long sessions without having wrist strain. Does have a semi dark tone. I have played dozens of trumpets and cornets; I also sell them online. I currently own a cornet which is a Tritone ABbC from 1917. I don’t play it much since it’s so sweet and smooth that if I do spend much time in it; would despise playing my other instruments. 😂
Remember Chuck Mangione? He specialized in Flugelhorn and had big hits with it. Would "Feels so Good" have felt so good on trumpet? Not sure. But Maynard Ferguson could only get his sound on trumpet... the edgier the better (Gonna Fly Now...). Or Louis Armstrong... his sound was light and bright and everyone loved it. What would Louis Armstrong have played someone had handed him a flugelhorn?.... so.... my favorite horn is the one that best projects the mood of the music.
it’s also what the musician does with the horn …… I’ve seen some musicians alter their embouchure and air speed and make a trumpet almost sound like a flugelhorn …… I’ve also heard Maynard Ferguson almost make a flugelhorn sound like a trumpet 😆 …… pls remember, i used the word almost 😀✌🏽
Hey! I'm a general music teacher and I'm teaching my kids about instruments through Jazz Appreciation Month. Phenomenal presentation, playing, and comparison. Cheers!
Nice comparison of the instruments. And beautiful playing on each horn. Your point that each instrument has its own purpose was well-taken. You play flugel to lean into the mellow, and cornet to lean into the melodic. Picking up the different horns should be seen as an opportunity to explore broader musical expression.
Chris, you sound wonderful on all three, and I'm always predisposed to flugel sound, but I wanted to say a few things. I as a brass-bander LOVE your cornet sound and I love especially that you mention the importance of approaching all three differently! Everybody more or less intuits at some point to treat the flugelhorn with a more gentle touch than the trumpet, but too many people play the cornet like a trumpet: a) they don't use a funnel mouthpiece and b) they approach it with the same 'hostility' of lack of subtlety as they do the trumpet. Then they wonder why the cornet is no fun to play!
Loved this Cris Davis. Would like to discuss the applications. Is a cornet better for blues and trumpet better for jazz and rock? I've read that trumpet cuts through loud better. But the cornet sound is melancholy. Also, could a particular mouthpiece make a trumpet sound warmer?
Chris, I am curious of your opinion: A typical symphony orchestra has 3 trumpets available - with the possibility of them doubling on cornet. (Unfortunately, flugelhorn seems available only in bands.) Would generally assigning the highest part to trumpet, the middle part to cornet, and the lowest part to flugelhorn provide a nice timbral spread and transition downward into parity with the French horns? Or would it cause problems with the timbral blend of the three parts, themselves? Also, does it matter much that the flugelhorn seems to project more?
Another very interesting and enjoyable vid Chris, and thanks for those excellent demonstrations. I imagine you've covered this before but could you do something about mouthpieces and how to interpret the letters and numbers - both my mouthpieces (for my Besson trumpet and my cheapie no-name flugelhorn) say 7C but they're clearly very different! Can you let me in the secret code? Cheers mate and thanks again.
Thanks Mark! You've made a great observation! I was already considering this and think that I will bring in a pro to answer these questions because people need to understand what you've already experienced.
@@ChrisDavisTrumpet Thank you Chris. I am a complete beginner; I have been playing only eighteen months or so, and I find a lot of stuff about brass instruments utterly baffling. The transposition thing, for example, gives me a headache! Maybe that's something you could shed some light on one of these days. In the meantime, thanks again and keep 'em coming mate, I'm really enjoying your stuff.
Beautiful playing. I especially liked your cornet sound. I noticed your embouchure looks slightly off center, like Randy brecker and Terrell Stafford. Can you do a video on your own approach? Thank you
It’s not too much too it. My teeth have a gap and and I place the trumpet where it feels natural to me. I’ve tried to play perfectly center but the horn resets directly on top of my tooth, not in a good way.
Thx a lot for this video! 2 yrs ago, at the age of 60, I fell in love with the Flügelhorn. 1st instrument I've learnt (trying to, tough job!). Wheneved I try the trumpet - not mine... I enjoy listening to it, though. One is a lemon the other an orange (to me)
I'm a low brass guy (primarily tuba and euphonium), but started dabbling in high brass during the pandemic. Started with a cheap trumpet to see if I could even get a sound then added a decent used cornet, but eventually settled into flugelhorn. Considering I still play the tubas fairly often, I just naturally like its tone and feel more than the cylindrical-bore trumpet.
I really liked that you included the cornet in the comparison (usually videos just include the other two) and that you played the same phrases on both instruments to give us a good sound comparison!
Thank you for the comparison. I am surprised to hear you say that the cornet mouthpiece is a funnel; I have a cornet, and the mouthpiece (Bach 7C) seems to be bowl-shaped and, if anything, shallower than my trumpet Bach 7C and Yamaha 16C4. I like the different sounds that can be achieved with the different instruments. I want to buy a flugel, and am looking at a Jupiter 846. It will be for playing for fun, not for professional performance or anything. My trumpet is a Yamaha Xeno, and my cornet an Olds (maybe an Ambassador model, I dunno).
The mouthpiece you’ve described isn’t a true cornet mouthpiece. It’s more of a trumpet mouthpiece with a cornet stem attached. I believe they made them this way so that young students would have an easier transition to trumpet. If you purchased a true cornet mouthpiece then I think you’ll find that your instrument will sound and feel like a different horn. Check out the Dennis Wick line.
Nice comparison Chris! You mentioned the model of your trumpet - could you share the model of your flugelhorn? I noticed the bell is on the right side (your fingers reach over the bell) which is something I hadn't seen before. Thanks Chris!
I understand that Mr. Chris has a lot of work and is very busy. I also understand that he does not want to reveal his secrets. I also understand that his priorities are other. I totally agree with him, but I don't think it's that impossible to tell what model of mouthpiece Pickett is using.
@@ChrisDavisTrumpet Since we’re on the subject what would be the typical range for a cornet? In Traditional New Orleans Jazz I never hear much above an A.
Which is your favorite sound? Do you like the trumpet, cornet, or flugelhorn best?
I play trumpet. Thinking of buying a cornet.
Hello from the state of GA. I play flugelhorn at church due to its conical taper and ability to project louder than my trumpet. Yet not as bright as a trumpet.
At home I practice with a German cornet which is quite vintage and light in weight therefore able to practice for long sessions without having wrist strain. Does have a semi dark tone.
I have played dozens of trumpets and cornets; I also sell them online. I currently own a cornet which is a Tritone ABbC from 1917. I don’t play it much since it’s so sweet and smooth that if I do spend much time in it; would despise playing my other instruments. 😂
Remember Chuck Mangione? He specialized in Flugelhorn and had big hits with it. Would "Feels so Good" have felt so good on trumpet? Not sure. But Maynard Ferguson could only get his sound on trumpet... the edgier the better (Gonna Fly Now...). Or Louis Armstrong... his sound was light and bright and everyone loved it. What would Louis Armstrong have played someone had handed him a flugelhorn?.... so.... my favorite horn is the one that best projects the mood of the music.
I love the Flugelhorn sound the best.
@@diz7595 I bought a old Bundy. Great coronet .
it’s also what the musician does with the horn …… I’ve seen some musicians alter their embouchure and air speed and make a trumpet almost sound like a flugelhorn …… I’ve also heard Maynard Ferguson almost make a flugelhorn sound like a trumpet 😆 …… pls remember, i used the word almost 😀✌🏽
deep cup mouthpiece vs shallow cup mouthpiece depths also plays a roll in getting a brighter brassier sound or a darker sound ☺️✌🏽
Hey! I'm a general music teacher and I'm teaching my kids about instruments through Jazz Appreciation Month. Phenomenal presentation, playing, and comparison. Cheers!
Nice comparison of the instruments. And beautiful playing on each horn. Your point that each instrument has its own purpose was well-taken. You play flugel to lean into the mellow, and cornet to lean into the melodic. Picking up the different horns should be seen as an opportunity to explore broader musical expression.
Yes. Yes. Yes. 🙌🏾
What are the applications by music type?
Chris, you sound wonderful on all three, and I'm always predisposed to flugel sound, but I wanted to say a few things. I as a brass-bander LOVE your cornet sound and I love especially that you mention the importance of approaching all three differently! Everybody more or less intuits at some point to treat the flugelhorn with a more gentle touch than the trumpet, but too many people play the cornet like a trumpet: a) they don't use a funnel mouthpiece and b) they approach it with the same 'hostility' of lack of subtlety as they do the trumpet. Then they wonder why the cornet is no fun to play!
How can mouthpiece shape change the sound? What mouthpiece makes trumpet sound more like the cornet? Hybrid.
Loved this Cris Davis. Would like to discuss the applications. Is a cornet better for blues and trumpet better for jazz and rock? I've read that trumpet cuts through loud better. But the cornet sound is melancholy. Also, could a particular mouthpiece make a trumpet sound warmer?
Trumpet sounds a little different but the two others sound makes no difference to me :-(
They are basically the same - they look different and produce a different texture of sound.
Sound is everything in music!
Chris, I am curious of your opinion: A typical symphony orchestra has 3 trumpets available - with the possibility of them doubling on cornet. (Unfortunately, flugelhorn seems available only in bands.) Would generally assigning the highest part to trumpet, the middle part to cornet, and the lowest part to flugelhorn provide a nice timbral spread and transition downward into parity with the French horns? Or would it cause problems with the timbral blend of the three parts, themselves? Also, does it matter much that the flugelhorn seems to project more?
It really depends on the music being played but generally speaking it’s good to match trumpet with trumpet. 🎺
So glad you mentioned, the fact you should approach each one differently 😎
Yes!!!! They are different instruments. People seem to forget that fact because they are all in Bb with the fingerings.
Another very interesting and enjoyable vid Chris, and thanks for those excellent demonstrations. I imagine you've covered this before but could you do something about mouthpieces and how to interpret the letters and numbers - both my mouthpieces (for my Besson trumpet and my cheapie no-name flugelhorn) say 7C but they're clearly very different! Can you let me in the secret code? Cheers mate and thanks again.
Thanks Mark! You've made a great observation! I was already considering this and think that I will bring in a pro to answer these questions because people need to understand what you've already experienced.
@@ChrisDavisTrumpet Thank you Chris. I am a complete beginner; I have been playing only eighteen months or so, and I find a lot of stuff about brass instruments utterly baffling. The transposition thing, for example, gives me a headache! Maybe that's something you could shed some light on one of these days. In the meantime, thanks again and keep 'em coming mate, I'm really enjoying your stuff.
Beautiful playing. I especially liked your cornet sound. I noticed your embouchure looks slightly off center, like Randy brecker and Terrell Stafford. Can you do a video on your own approach? Thank you
It’s not too much too it. My teeth have a gap and and I place the trumpet where it feels natural to me. I’ve tried to play perfectly center but the horn resets directly on top of my tooth, not in a good way.
Another great overview. Great teacher. Such clear explanations.
Very nice & helpful presentation Chris. Thanks for taking the time to create it
Sure thing, Scott! I'm here for you.
What trumpet finger buttons are those, I always see them but never know what kind or brand they are, could you please tell me?
Sounding great on all of them, but the sound you get from that Flugel is especially sweet! May I ask what flugel that is? Thank you very much!
Thx a lot for this video! 2 yrs ago, at the age of 60, I fell in love with the Flügelhorn. 1st instrument I've learnt (trying to, tough job!). Wheneved I try the trumpet - not mine... I enjoy listening to it, though. One is a lemon the other an orange (to me)
Who makes this horn, flugelhorn? So soft and warm
I'm a low brass guy (primarily tuba and euphonium), but started dabbling in high brass during the pandemic. Started with a cheap trumpet to see if I could even get a sound then added a decent used cornet, but eventually settled into flugelhorn. Considering I still play the tubas fairly often, I just naturally like its tone and feel more than the cylindrical-bore trumpet.
Great insights
Interesting flugelhorn fact that I thought would be in the video is it is actually part of the tuba family along with the euphonium
Great question! Ah, yes I should have mentioned. Yes . . . Tuba, euphonium, French Horn, cornet, and bugle are the same line.
@@ChrisDavisTrumpet just don’t tell trumpet players lol
I own all three. Should I stick to one horn first till I get better?
I love the fluffy butter smooth sound of the flugelhorn the most btw I dug the tone that you got out of all three Bro! ✌🏽
Thank you for this video comparing all 3! What is the highest note that can be achieved on the flugelhorn and cornet?
The highest note is dependent on the player ability so this is different for everyone.
I really liked that you included the cornet in the comparison (usually videos just include the other two) and that you played the same phrases on both instruments to give us a good sound comparison!
Thank you for the comparison. I am surprised to hear you say that the cornet mouthpiece is a funnel; I have a cornet, and the mouthpiece (Bach 7C) seems to be bowl-shaped and, if anything, shallower than my trumpet Bach 7C and Yamaha 16C4. I like the different sounds that can be achieved with the different instruments. I want to buy a flugel, and am looking at a Jupiter 846. It will be for playing for fun, not for professional performance or anything. My trumpet is a Yamaha Xeno, and my cornet an Olds (maybe an Ambassador model, I dunno).
The mouthpiece you’ve described isn’t a true cornet mouthpiece. It’s more of a trumpet mouthpiece with a cornet stem attached. I believe they made them this way so that young students would have an easier transition to trumpet. If you purchased a true cornet mouthpiece then I think you’ll find that your instrument will sound and feel like a different horn. Check out the Dennis Wick line.
@@ChrisDavisTrumpet Wow, ok. I will look into it. Thank you!
@@ChrisDavisTrumpetTHIS is extremely useful information! I'd love a video about how much the M P changes sound on the same horn.
Great piece of work my man i like all of them but my favorite is that flugle horn thats a kool mellow seaside breeze sound 🤘😎👍
Nice comparison Chris! You mentioned the model of your trumpet - could you share the model of your flugelhorn? I noticed the bell is on the right side (your fingers reach over the bell) which is something I hadn't seen before. Thanks Chris!
Conn Vintage One
Funny how Flugelhorns are built on the opposite side as trumpets or cornets. They are all like that.
Both beautiful smooth sounding horns 🎺🎶🎺🎶versatile 🎶🎶
I understand that Mr. Chris has a lot of work and is very busy. I also understand that he does not want to reveal his secrets. I also understand that his priorities are other. I totally agree with him, but I don't think it's that impossible to tell what model of mouthpiece Pickett is using.
What a beautiful flugel
Thanks! It’s the Conn Vintage One. I’ve owned it since about 2000. One day I’ll buy an Adams or an Edwards Flugelhorn.
I also enjoy an Edwards X-13, great choice!
Very nice demonstrations on 3 different horns.
Thank you, Louis!
The late great Freddie Hubbard Sky Dive 😎👍
What song is he playing
When Sunny Gets Blue
I love the fact that all sound awesome to me and are fun to ply
Thanks a lot!
Always enjoy these videos.
Thanks Joe! And I enjoy the comments! ☺️
What is the typical upper range for Flugelhorn in jazz?
the answer is, who is playing the instrument? most ( well written) music won't go above A since.
@@ChrisDavisTrumpet Since we’re on the subject what would be the typical range for a cornet? In Traditional New Orleans Jazz I never hear much above an A.
Three great Instrument
Yes! I like them all too but I think flugelhorn is my favorite and cornet is gaining ground! 🙂
👍👍
Thanks Wynton! 😀
Is the Flugelhorn quieter than the trumpet?
Everything is quieter than a trunpet! 😂 i started playing trunpet yesterday... wow its loud! And wow i sound terrible lol