Essays and Other Tall Tales

These are published on this website only and are mostly my perspective (and Dale’s and Richard’s) on these issues. This includes facts, but mostly my point of view. Even if I feel very strongly on some points, there has been almost no scientific study in these areas and thus, are up for discussion and debate.

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Difference Between Trumpets and Cornets

The History of the Modern Trumpet

Dr. Richard Birkemeier's "The Nineteenth Century Orchestral F Trumpet"

Preserving History

Brass Archeology

History of Olds by R. Dale Olson

High Pitch, Low Pitch and Modern Pitch