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Offline sbbow

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Which is easier
« on: March 17, 2018, 11:41:51 AM »
A wingbone or trumpet?


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Re: Which is easier
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2018, 11:45:31 AM »
Wingbone is easier to get a general turkey noise out of, because you'll start out trying too hard. The larger inner diameter works better for that. Once you get better and can operate with less air, a good hen trumpet will be easier to get accurate sounds from.

Offline KentuckyHeadhunter

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Re: Which is easier
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2018, 01:24:15 PM »
It depends on the wingbone....
It depends on the trumpet....
It depends on your personal preference.

For me it comes down to the mouthpiece as far as ease of play.  I prefer a trumpet.
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Re: Which is easier
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2018, 03:27:41 PM »
About the same to me.   
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Re: Which is easier
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2018, 06:24:20 PM »
I like both, I started trying to learn with a wingbone and am still learning. One thing about a wingbone it would be non effected by weather where maybe a trumpet being made of wood might swell If it got wet. I am sure it depends on the finish and maybe some call makers can correct me if I’m wrong but is playing a trumpet in the rain something to worry about?

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Re: Which is easier
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2018, 06:45:38 PM »
I like both, I started trying to learn with a wingbone and am still learning. One thing about a wingbone it would be non effected by weather where maybe a trumpet being made of wood might swell If it got wet. I am sure it depends on the finish and maybe some call makers can correct me if I’m wrong but is playing a trumpet in the rain something to worry about?


Trumpets play even better when wet. 
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Offline Chris O

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Re: Which is easier
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2018, 06:48:44 PM »
Thanks I didn’t know if they got soaked and swelled If it would hurt anything thanks for clarifying that

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Re: Which is easier
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2018, 07:15:52 PM »
Thanks I didn’t know if they got soaked and swelled If it would hurt anything thanks for clarifying that

While it probably wouldn't matter if they got wet, I did notice that most trumpets are unfinished on the inside which could lead to some swelling if they got soaked for a period of time. I will say that normal playing creates moisture in the barrel and that doesn't seem to bother them so most likely not a worry....I will play mine in the rain.
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Re: Which is easier
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2018, 08:27:41 PM »
I found the trumpet a hair easier when starting, but now I seem to be able to run both the same. Like previously said, it probably depends on the individual.

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Re: Which is easier
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2018, 08:49:11 PM »
I find trumpets easier, I think it is because trumpets have symmetrical bells where wingbones can have odd shaped bells/bones. I noticed it takes more air manipulation with a wingbone...for me that is.
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Re: Which is easier
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2018, 11:19:29 PM »
The one you can play best.