What is a Concert F on trumpet?

Answer 1

A concert F on a Trumpet is the G note. Since a trumpet is pitched in Bb, trumpet players will always play one note above the concert pitch. Along with that trumpet players will always play in a different key from the concert pitch. Trumpet players will add two sharps to the concert pitch. i.e. If the concert pitch is Eb, 3 flats, then trumpet players will play in the key of F, 1 flat.

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Answer 2

A Concert F on trumpet refers to the pitch F as it sounds in a concert setting, where the trumpet is considered a transposing instrument. When a trumpet player plays a written C on their instrument, it sounds as a concert Bb. Therefore, to play a Concert F on trumpet, the player would need to play a written G on their instrument. This transposition is necessary for orchestral and ensemble playing to ensure all instruments are in the correct key.