Cornet
The cornet looks like a trumpet, but has a more compact construction, that makes it look smaller. Due to its more conical build, the cornet has a slightly more round tone than the trumpet. It can be tuned in B-flat or E-flat, where B-flat is the most common. The cornet is often used in brass bands, but is also found in military band, wind band, jazz, and orchestral music, such as The Swan Lake. The cornet also comes in the key of C, but it's very rare.
The cornet comes in 2 different versions. The American type called Long cornet is mostly seen in the American musical traditions ie. traditional jazz- and military band music. Louis Armstrong played the cornet before moving to trumpet.
Then there is the short version cornet from the British brass band tradition. It's equipped with "Shepherds Crook" which refers to the shape of the bell section that is curved in the first part where the tube enters the valve casing.
We stock a variety of major brands ie. Besson, Yamaha, Stomvi. Getzen and Vincent Bach.
