Cease Fire!
Today marks the 104th anniversary of the cease-fire that ended World War I. The Armistice came into effect at the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month.…
Today marks the 104th anniversary of the cease-fire that ended World War I. The Armistice came into effect at the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month.…
Decorative cords are found on bugles in various nations. Some buglers wrap cord around the entire length of the bugle, from one bend to the other. Sometimes this is done…
Reveille is a French word that translates to “wake up”. It seems that the late 18th century was a time when printed military manuals became a major thing in the…
In 1799, the British translated a foreign military manual by “a German Officer.” The German officer in question was Baron Francis de Rottenburg who originally published a manual in 1791.…
This is slightly off the topic of bugling, but we must remember that the rise of the brass band coincides with the expanded adoption, and use, of bugles by militaries.…
Who selected the Unknown Soldier that became interned at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery? Sgt. Edward F. Younger of Headquarters Co., 2nd Batl., 50th Infantry,…
Ancient Roman armies used three types of horns. The tuba (shown right) was a straight instrument, about 117 cm (46 in) long, made of bronze, which was a predecessor to…
I don't have a direct first-hand reference (or I didn't read that part), but from what I do know, and from serving in the Army, I can make a pretty…
In the modern common parlance, many people use the word “bugle” to refer to any brass instrument of a moderate size that is just a coiled tube and a bell…
Just Music on Untempered Trumpets No. The tagline is not merely saying the site is focused on music. It doesn't mean trumpets are always blaring, or are rude. It is…