Trumpet accessories
Mouthpiece
Choosing your mouthpieces should be based on your personal experience. Try several and see which one feels most comfortable with you. Your chosen mouthpiece should allow you to achieve the best possible sound with the least amount of effort. In time, a few of your mouthpieces will become your favourite.
Mute
device fitted to a trumpet to alter the sound produced by affecting the tone, reducing the volume, or most commonly both. A variety of mutes are used on trumpets all of which either squeeze inside the bell of the instrument, or are hung or clipped to the outside of the bell. These mutes are typically made out of aluminium, brass, or copper metal, but more economical plaster, cardboard, and plastic versions exist. Each material produces a distinctive sound. Mutes will usually make the instrument play sharp. High quality mutes try to reduce intonation issues while maintaining the characteristic sound. Even so, it is often necessary for the musician to accommodate by adjusting the tuning slide.
Cases & Gig bags
Trumpet instrument cases serve as essential protection and covering for Trumpet during transportation and/or storage. Some cases provide protection from weather changes or environments that may be hazardous to the instrument. Usually, purchased Trumpet come with factory cases that are manufactured or distributed by the Trumpet company. There are also companies that offer travelling cases that are light weight, durable, and economically efficient.
Valve oil & cleaning kit
These are important accessories for the trumpet player. They are applied to the trumpet to help keep it in good working order.
Music stand
Holds your sheet music at the desired level