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calr · Nov 21, 2007, 10:49 AM

Earlier this year, my wife and I were shooting photos around Esther Short Park in Vancouver, Washington, just across the river from Portland. While there, we ran across this gentleman blowing tunes on his trumpet. I have no idea who he is. He was quite good and we enjoyed listening to him. He was the only musician performing anywhere in the park.

Cal

Walter C · Nov 21, 2007, 12:23 PM

Cal, I believe that he is actually playing a cornet, not a trumpet. The cornet, which I played for many years, is shorter and has a sweeter tone than the trumpet.

calr · Nov 21, 2007, 1:04 PM

Walter, you could be correct. It has a different shape than a trumpet and is a bit larger. I was thinking cornet as I looked at it but was not sure. The trumpet and cornet are very similar instruments.

Cal

Alan T · Nov 21, 2007, 1:54 PM

calr wrote:

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...The trumpet and cornet are very similar instruments...

The trumpethas cylindrical tubing as far as the bell, and the cornet is conical. This, in part, accounts for the different tone.

flutelady · Nov 21, 2007, 7:11 PM

Great capture of a beautiful day with music.

selvin · Nov 22, 2007, 1:15 AM

Cal,

THis fellow obviously likes what he's doing. It's rare to see a musician playing under duress.

Aloha and thanks for sharing.

alphie06 · Nov 22, 2007, 1:30 AM

Wonderful shot. :-)

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Nov 21, 2007, 10:49 AM	#1
calr Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 8,466	Earlier this year, my wife and I were shooting photos around Esther Short Park in Vancouver, Washington, just across the river from Portland. While there, we ran across this gentleman blowing tunes on his trumpet. I have no idea who he is. He was quite good and we enjoyed listening to him. He was the only musician performing anywhere in the park. Cal

Nov 21, 2007, 12:23 PM	#2
Walter C Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Huntington Beach, CA USA Posts: 7,849	Cal, I believe that he is actually playing a cornet, not a trumpet. The cornet, which I played for many years, is shorter and has a sweeter tone than the trumpet.

Nov 21, 2007, 1:04 PM	#3
calr Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 8,466	Walter, you could be correct. It has a different shape than a trumpet and is a bit larger. I was thinking cornet as I looked at it but was not sure. The trumpet and cornet are very similar instruments. Cal

Nov 21, 2007, 7:11 PM	#5
flutelady Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,823	Great capture of a beautiful day with music.

Nov 22, 2007, 1:15 AM	#6
selvin Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,204	Cal, THis fellow obviously likes what he's doing. It's rare to see a musician playing under duress. Aloha and thanks for sharing.

Nov 22, 2007, 1:30 AM	#7
alphie06 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 43	Wonderful shot. :-)