Have you ever played a trumpet or know someone who did?
I used to know a few back in high school
Historically they've been used as signaling devices, like for battle and hunting - it's only been since the late 15th century they've been musical.
Wow, so they had a lot of uses before becoming instruments
Yes, I used to know a man that played one with a local jazz ensemble, but I really hated the music to be honest
I guess it can be grating sometimes
I guess the way they are played, blowing air through the lips it produces a buzzing sound that starts a vibration inside, so maybe that's why I'm not the biggest fan.
I see, maybe you prefer stringed instruments!
Perhaps.  The friend that I knew passed away and the jazz ensemble played several pieces at the funeral - the fact that the trumpet has the highest register in the brass family did not help my ears that day.
Yeah, I can understand that