RAPA 4-VALVE
More music. More artistic possibilities. Enhancing freedom of expression.
The only 4-valve horn that offers the same ease of handling as a 3-valve horn.
This option delivers all the outstanding features of the LOTUS trumpet across a wider range.
This instrument features three pistons and one rotary valve, representing the ultimate form of the 4-valve trumpet designed by Adam Rapa. Controlling the rotary valve trigger with your left thumb is incredibly easy, and you'll get used to it in no time. Simply play your favorite scale studies within its range slowly and with metronomic precision, and you'll be amazed at how technically proficient you become.
The fourth valve is an F attachment, allowing the pitch to be lowered by five and a half semitones below the standard range, down to pedal C# (actual pitch B). The fourth valve's pipe is tightly coiled around the valve block.
The instrument's balance is perfectly maintained. It feels very natural and comfortable, requiring no change in your playing position. This design is revolutionary for those who wish to expand their range, connect to the vast repertoire written for other instruments, and open doors to new possibilities. Once you've played this type of 4-valve trumpet, you'll never go back.