You just got a trumpet! Congratulations! The trumpet is a magnificent instrument that is challenging and rewarding. Let's get started on the right foot (hand?) and learn how to hold the trumpet. ...
Category: Trumpet
What Are The High Notes On a Trumpet? Are You Below Or Above Average?
The trumpet is one of the most tricky instruments to play (I played trumpet all through high school and so I have that bias). Are you wondering where you are at with your trumpet skills? If...
These diagrams are free for your use. In addition, these are 15 scales--these are in the order of the circle of fifths, and many notes are actually the same but expressed with sharps vs. flats or...
The trumpet is not chosen for pieces because of its low register but because of its exceptionally strong mid and high register. You can never listen to a song and not be able to find the trumpets. ...
What Is Slide Grease Made Of? Bonus: Is Synthetic Grease Better?
Have you ever wondered what that slimy stuff was made of that you use to grease your brass instrument slides? Well... me too! I decided to research the topic and find out what that gunk is made of....
The bugle is one of the most simple instruments that you'll probably see. A standard bugle has no buttons, no gadgets--just a coil of brass pipe with maybe a tuning slide. Does this mean it's easy...