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GREATEST JAZZ TRUMPET PLAYERS OF ALL TIME

GREATEST JAZZ TRUMPET PLAYERS OF ALL TIME

The trumpet is one of the most iconic and versatile instruments in the history of jazz music. Over the years, a great many talented and influential musicians have made their mark on the genre, each...

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Enhance Your Trumpet's Performance with the Distinctive Custom Trumpet Trim Kit

Enhance Your Trumpet's Performance with the Distinctive Custom Trumpet Trim Kit

Introduction: Are you a passionate trumpeter eager to elevate your musical journey and take your trumpet playing to extraordinary levels? Look no further than our exceptional Custom Trumpet Trim Ki...

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5 Facts from the Life of Rafael Mendez

5 Facts from the Life of Rafael Mendez

1. Technical virtuoso: Rafael Méndez was known as a great technical virtuoso on the trumpet. He possessed incredible accuracy, speed, and the ability to perform complex passages with ease.2. Musica...

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The Evolution of the Trumpet KGUmusic

The Evolution of the Trumpet: From Classical to Contemporary Music

The trumpet is a fascinating instrument that has evolved over centuries, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music. From its humble beginnings in ancient civilizations to its prominent role i...

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Legendary Trumpet Players and Their Signature Trumpets

Legendary Trumpet Players and Their Signature Trumpets

Louis Armstrong played on various models of trumpets throughout his career, but he is most closely associated with the Selmer Balanced Action Trumpet. He played this model from the mid-1930s until ...

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Improving Your Trumpet Sound: The Benefits of Using a Booster for Mouthpieces

Improving Your Trumpet Sound: The Benefits of Using a Booster for Mouthpieces

A booster for trumpet mouthpieces, also known as a resonator, is an additional accessory that can help a trumpeter improve the sound of their trumpet. It attaches to the trumpet mouthpiece and can ...

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10 Legendary Saxophonists and Their Instruments

10 Legendary Saxophonists and Their Instruments

The saxophone has become an iconic instrument in the jazz world, with many legendary musicians shaping the sound of the genre with their playing styles. Here are some of the top legendary jazz saxo...

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10 Interesting Facts About Miles Davis

10 Interesting Facts About Miles Davis

1. Miles Davis was born on May 26, 1926, in Alton, Illinois, and grew up in a wealthy family in East St. Louis.2. He was given his first trumpet at the age of 13 and quickly developed a love for ja...

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10 Interesting Facts About Louis Armstrong

10 Interesting Facts About Louis Armstrong

1. Louis Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and he grew up in a very poor family.2. He got his first cornet at the age of 11, and by the time he was a teenager, he was...

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KGUmusic RS Trumpet: A Professional Hi Quality Custom Bb Trumpet For Sale

KGUmusic RS Trumpet: A Professional Hi Quality Custom Bb Trumpet For Sale

Are you looking for a trumpet that can be played by any level of musician - beginner, student, or professional? Look no further than the KGUmusic RS Trumpet! This high-end trumpet is designed to pr...

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Types of Trumpet Mouthpieces and How to Choose the Right One

The trumpet is a highly versatile instrument that requires a lot of skill and attention to detail. One of the most important aspects of playing a trumpet is having the right mouthpiece. The type of...

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When was the trumpet invented. First audio recordings. The most famous trumpet players. The most famous brands of trumpet manufacturers.

When was the trumpet invented. First audio recordings. The most famous trumpet players. The most famous brands of trumpet manufacturers.

The trumpet is an iconic instrument that has been around for centuries. Used in military, religious, and other ceremonies, the trumpet has been a powerful tool for communication and expression. It ...

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Abalone gemstone as a part of our upgrade for musical instruments

Abalone gemstone as a part of our upgrade for musical instruments

An ear-shaped abalone shell comes from the ocean and is known for its healing and spiritual features. It’s a symbol of strength and independence, as the abalone shell keeps a beautiful look even be...

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Gift ideas for flute players

Gift ideas for flute players

Looking for a practical gift for flute players can be rather challenging. However, even if you’re not very experienced with the world of flute music, it doesn’t mean that you can’t make a good choi...

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3 products that change your sound

Sometimes you don’t really need a high cost upgrade in order to take your standard sound up to a new level. The crucial thing hides in details, often very compact, but yet able to push your limits ...

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3 awesome gift ideas for drummers

If you want to show some love to your friend who is a drummer in a jazz, rock or pop band, give up the idea of buying lame souvenirs or shiny baubles. The drummers need meaningful and practical thi...

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Original affordable gifts for double bass players

It’s always not easy to choose an appropriate gift for the musician, if you have no understanding of what would work best.  Obviously, you’d like to spend money on something worthy, helpful, that c...

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5 things you should know about our leather wallets

5 things you should know about our leather wallets

When premium material meets the handcrafted to perfection design, you get an awesome thing of which you can feel proud. When it comes to musicians, they appreciate the creations, made with the same...

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KGUmusic DRUMS & PERCUSSION Products

KGUmusic DRUMS & PERCUSSION Products

Our company is developing and we will have products for drummers and percussionists soon. We planned to launch these goods for sale for a long time, but unfortunately, the war slowed down this proc...

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KGUBrass transforms into KGUmusic

KGUBrass transforms into KGUmusic

Hello . In this difficult time for our country, which is now at war, we decided to continue our work. and we are pleased to inform you that we have begun the transformation of our brand. KGUBrass t...

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Custom saxophones: how do we breathe a new life into vintage models

Custom saxophones: how do we breathe a new life into vintage models

Who doesn’t want to become an owner of the musical instrument with a legendary story, great intonation and ergonomics? Our company makes this dream closer to you. We’re buying top-level saxophones....

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Stay inspired with articles on playing techniques, instrument care, famous musicians, and more

Discover Facts About Music, Musical Instruments and Tips For Musicians

In our blog, we regularly publish articles about music, musical instruments and famous musicians. You can discover interesting information about playing brass and woodwind instruments, embouchure training, various mouthpieces, art of muting technique, anatomy of trumpets, facts about musical instruments. In KGUmusic blog, we share tips, recommendations and guides on how to care for brass and
woodwind instruments as well as tell about cleaning products to make your care routine easier. Here, you can also find information about how to make your instrument customized and improve your performance. We publish articles about famous brands of the instruments and share facts from biography and music career of world-famous musicians, such as Arturo Sandoval, Allen Vizzutti, James Morrison, Lee Morgan, Harry James, Wynton Marsalis, Clark Terry, Bobby Shew, and many more. Our blog aims to help you draw inspiration and stay updated on recent innovations and high-quality products for brass and woodwind instruments.