Bb Solo Cornets : The Solo Cornets are the chief melodic instruments in the band, used either together or as a single instrument according to the style of the music and the quality of tone desired.
There are more cornets in the brass band than any other instrument - about a third of the band members play cornets (one wonders why). You will hear them prominently, as they usually carry the melody.
The cornet looks much like its more familiar cousin, the trumpet. However, the diameter of the cornet𠏋 tubing expands gradually from the mouthpiece to the bell (cone-shaped or "conical"), resulting in a lyrical, mellow tone quality, in contrast to the trumpet𠏋 commanding brilliance. All but one of the cornets in the brass band are pitched in Bb ("B-flat").
The Eb soprano cornet can be looked at as the little brother of the cornet family. The Eb cornet is essentially a three-quarter scale model of the Bb cornet, playing at a pitch four notes higher. The ornamentation often assigned to this high-pitched instrument, reminiscent of the piccolo parts in concert bands, adds a lovely sparkle to the ensemble (if we𠆫e lucky). The soprano sits closest to the audience on the far left side, just behind our principal cornet.
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Bb Solo Cornets : The Solo Cornets are the chief melodic instruments in the
band, used either together or as a single instrument according to the style
of the music and the quality of tone desired.
2nd & 3rd cornet: these are identical with the Solo Bb Cornet but the parts
played are almost entirely accompaniment.
Eb Soprano Cornet : This instrument is used to reinforce the solo cornets either
in unison with them or at an octave above. It has a distinctive tone, thinner
than that of the Bb Cornet but very bright.
Blessing Cornet
CTP027
Stamped Blessing Artist (an American make), brass with a copper bell. It has
a few very small dings on the lead pipe which do not affect the playing. Recently
overhauled; valves and tuning slides all work as they should. It has a hard
case which is in good condition.
Cornet JCR-520M
The 520M is a classic shepherds crook Bb model cornet. The 520M has standard
features such as monel valves and 3rd
valve slide throw ring. This instrument is widely preferred by military bands.
Sterling Long Model Cornet
When Sterling stopped making their own instruments they sold some badged as
Sterling which were actually made in Brazil by weril. This is my standby cornet
mainly used for marching with the band.