Concert Pitch Relationship
The C Trumpet is non-transposing: written C4 sounds directly as Concert C4 (261.63 Hz), and written A4 (Valves 1-2) sounds directly at Concert A = 440 Hz.
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C Trumpet Fingering Chart
Slightly shorter and brighter than the B♭ horn, the C Trumpet is the primary instrument of American and European symphony orchestra sections.
3-VENTIL-BLÄSER-MATRIX
NOTIERT: C5|KLINGEND: C5 (523.25 Hz)
Tipp: Klicke auf eine Note oder nutze die Pfeiltasten ← / →, um Griffe zu prüfen.GEDRÜCKTE VENTILE: 0 (OFFEN)
VIOLINSCHLÜSSEL-SYSTEM— Klicke auf eine Note, um Ventile zu drücken und den Ton zu hören(⇄ Horizontal wischen)
← Wischen, um alle Noten anzuzeigen →26 Noten
NOTE & TONHÖHE
C5Notierte Trompetentonhöhe
C5523.25 Hz
Non-transposing concert pitch (Written C4 = Concert C4)
VENTILKOMBINATION
Hauptgriff
Alternativgriffe:
INTONATIONSTENDENZZentriert (0¢)
Standard Concert B♭4 band tuning note — zero slide offset
Warum Alternativgriff (2 - 3): 5th-partial alternate for B–C trill
BLECHBLASAKUSTIK Teilton #4
Primary band tuning pitch (Concert B♭4). Spin fast, relaxed air through center of bell.
Primary Repertoire & Ensembles
Standard choice for Mahler, Brahms, Strauss, Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, and sacred/choral chamber repertoire alongside piano or organ.
Slide & Alternate Fingering Tips
Because C trumpets have shorter overall tubing (~120 cm vs ~148 cm on B♭), intonation tendencies on 5th-partial E5 (0) and 4th-space E♭5 (2 vs 2-3) are more pronounced—audition alternate fingerings carefully with a tuner.