Basic Transposition for Trumpet
Bb Trumpet is not a concert pitch instrument
Piano and C Trumpet are both examples of concert pitch instruments.
Notes
- Bb Trumpet - The most common trumpet is a B flat trumpet, which means when you play a C you will hear a concert Bb pitch. The Bb trumpet is common for Beginners, School Bands, Church Ensembles, etc.
- Concert Pitch - The instrument sounds as it is written, for example like Piano.
- C Trumpet - Concert pitch trumpet - which means when you play a C, you will hear a concert C pitch. This pitch will sound the same as the C on the piano. The C trumpet is common for professional orchestral players, and classical musicians.
