Cornets are the leading melodic voice in the British style Brass Band; trumpets are never used. The ensemble consists of about thirty musicians, including nine in Bb and one Soprano in Eb. In the UK, companies such as Besson and Boosey & Hawkes specialized in instrument for brass bands, although many other companies now manufacture instruments to a high specification from around the world. We typically keep a range of cornets, suitable for all levels of player, by Besson, CarolBrass and Yamaha in stock.
The first notable virtuoso player was Jean-Baptiste Arban, who studied the cornet extensively and published La grande méthode complète de cornet à piston et de saxhorn, commonly referred to as the Arban Method, in 1864. Up until the early 20th century, the trumpet and cornet coexisted in musical ensembles. Symphonic repertoire often involves separate parts for trumpet and cornet. As several instrument builders made improvements to both instruments, they started to look and sound more alike. The modern day cornet is used in brass bands, concert bands, and in specific orchestral repertoire that requires a more mellow sound.
Instruments listed as being in stock are available to try if you are able to visit us or to buy online.
Instruments listed as “to order” can be purchased online but we recommend contacting us for an estimated delivery date before ordering.
Our current stock of second hand brass can be seen here.
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Bb Cornets, CarolBrass Cornets
CarolBrass CCR-2000-YSS Cornet
ML .460″ bore – Yellow brass bell – 3rd valve slide adjustable finger ring with stopper screw – Lacquer finish
1 in stock .
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Bb Cornets, CarolBrass Cornets
CarolBrass CCR-3880-GSS-L Cornet
Gold brass bell
Yellow brass leadpipe
ML .460″ bore
LacquerOut of stock, Available to order
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Bb Cornets, CarolBrass Cornets
CarolBrass CCR-6880-GSS-L Cornet
Professional level
Gold brass bell
Yellow brass leadpipe
ML .460″ bore
Lacquer Image shows SGG version.Out of stock, Available to order
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Bb Cornets, CarolBrass Cornets
CarolBrass CCR-6882T-GSS-L Cornet
Professional level cornet from CarolBrass
1st and 3rd slide triggers
0.465″ bore
Gold brass bell
Lacquer finish1 in stock .
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Bb Cornets, CarolBrass Cornets
CarolBrass CCR-6882T-GSS-SG Cornet
Professional level cornet from CarolBrass
Silver plated with gold trim
1st and 3rd slide triggers
0.465″ bore
Gold brass bell4 in stock .
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Bb Cornets, CarolBrass Cornets
CarolBrass CCR-8880-GSS-L Cornet
Professional level cornet from CarolBrass
Gold brass bell, leadpipe and valve slides
Lacquer finish1 in stock .
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Bb Cornets, CarolBrass Cornets
CarolBrass Cornet CCR-7772R-YSS-D-Bb-L
Triple shepherd’s crook design
Large bore .465″
Large bell flare 5.25″ diameter
Lacquer finish2 in stock .
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CarolBrass CCR-9990-RSM-L Cornet
Professional level cornet from CarolBrass
Red brass bell, leadpipe and valve slides
Lacquer finish1 in stock .
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