Using a bell based on the Billingsgate trumpet in the Museum of London (see "Busine"),
this is my take on a probable slide trumpet for music of the fifteenth century, developed over more than a decade of historical study, experimentation, and performing experience.
The sound is bright and clear, and harmonizes well with shawms. The instrument's extremely light weight makes it quite nimble - a crucial factor for this type of instrument! A short tuning slide is integrated into the bell joint.
The decoration combines elements of the Billingsgate and Guitbert trumpets, along with iconography
and a bit of my own creativity in the spirit of 15th-century silversmithing.
Tuning: D at A=466 / C at A=523, or a tone higher. Other pitches upon request
Specifications: bore: 10.3mm, bell 78mm.
This excerpt is from the forthcoming debut CD, recorded summer 2018, of the alta capella ensemble ALTA BELLEZZA, featuring Hanna Geisel (shawm), Ann Allen (bombard) and myself playing my prototype slide trumpet.
Slide trumpet after anon. "Billingsgate," 14th century, and early Renaissance iconography. Fully historical construction in 0.3mm brass.
I recommend a "Guitbert"-type mouthpiece for best results in an alta capella context.
Please contact me directly for pricing information.
