RAPA 4-VALVE
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This is the only 4-valve horn that offers the same ease of handling as a 3-valve horn.
This option offers all the great features of the Lotus trumpet in a wider range of applications.
Composed of three pistons and one rotary valve, this is Adam Rapa's ultimate 4-valve trumpet design. Controlling the rotary valve trigger with your left thumb is very easy, and you'll get used to it in no time. Simply playing your favorite scale studies slowly and with metronome precision within its range will make you play with surprising technical skill.
The fourth valve has an F attachment, which lowers the pitch by 5.5 tones from the normal range, allowing it to go down to pedal C# (actual pitch B). The tube of the fourth valve is tightly wound around the valve block.
Because of this design, the instrument's balance is perfectly maintained. It feels very natural and comfortable, and there's no need to change how you hold it. This design is revolutionary for anyone who wants to expand their range, connect with the rich music written for other instruments, and open the door to new possibilities. Once you've touched this type of 4-valve trumpet, you'll never want to go back.