B.C (Exact year unknown) Horns were made out of tusks of animals or hollowed out sticks. They were used in Africa and Australia for religious ceremonies. 1400 B.C Egyptians made trumpets from bronze and silver. Trumpets were also used by cultures such as Romans and Celts. They were used in battles and for religious reasons, but were not considered musical instruments. 1095-1270 A.D Around this time Europe discovered trumpets and started making them with sheets of metal. 1750 Anton Joseph Hampel suggested for the should place their hand in the bell. This was so that trumpets were able to play chromatically. 1770 The bell of the trumpet was curved to it easier for the players hand to reach the bell. 1788 The first attempt to making valves for the trumpet was made by Charles Clogget. 1839 Francois Perinet created the piston valve trumpet, the most commonly used trumpet today. 1842 The first trumpet factory was founded in Paris, France. 20th Century The trumpet played a very important role during this time, as Jazz music became popular. |