The trumpet is one of the oldest known instruments, dating back to the day people first figured certain seashells and animal horns (adapted into instruments called “shofars”) made a great sound when one blew into them. Metal trumpets were made as early as 1500 BC, as both bronze and silver trumpets were unearthed in King Tut’s tomb. Other ancient trumpets have been excavated in Asia, South America, and Scandinavia. The Israelites,...Continue Reading