Trumpet 1 | Aspen

An Aspen Trumpet is not a manufactured musical instrument. It is a natural sound-producing feature created when a broken, hollow aspen branch or trunk (often from Populus tremuloides , quaking aspen) is shaped or modified to produce a loud, resonant, low-pitched tone—similar to a brass instrument or a foghorn.

Would you like a diagram of the mouthpiece cut, or instructions for turning an aspen trumpet into a two-note call? aspen trumpet 1

Once mastered, you can experiment with longer tubes, multiple sections, or even finger holes (though aspen cracks easily, so holes are not recommended). An Aspen Trumpet is not a manufactured musical instrument