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1 . The Trumpet was an ancient communication tool: From the changing of the guard to announcing the arrival of royals the trumpet has long signaled various time related events. The trumpet has also been used to communicate military commands like charging, retreating, or gathering troops, helping to coordinate actions amidst the chaos.

2. The first valve trumpet was made in the 1800's: Invented by Heinrich David Stölzel and Friedrich Blühmel the valve trumpet was created to expand the trumpet's range by easily changing the length of the tubing, something earlier versions of the trumpet were unable to do as easily.

3. There are a variety of sizes of trumpet: While most students will start on a Bb Trumpet, which is the most common style played, there are both smaller and larger variations including C, D, Eb, piccolo (which plays an octave higher), and bass trumpets (which are pitched like trombones).

4. Trumpets are iconic jazz instruments: New Orleans style jazz in the early 1900's utilized the trumpet heavily with the sound of the horn cutting through the other instruments. Artists like Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie solidified the trumpet's place in jazz music with their iconic playing styles and sounds.

5. Famous Composers: During the Baroque period Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, and Antonio Vivaldi all wrote notable pieces featuring the trumpet so highlight it as a powerful solo instrument.

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