Trumpet Lessons : How a Trumpet Mute Works

A trumpet mute is placed in the bell to change the sound of the instrument, specifically the timbre when dealing with the trumpet. Make sure a trumpet mute doesn't stuff up the bottom end of the horn with help from an experienced trumpet player and instructor in this free video on how the trumpet mute works.

Expert: Warren Vache
Contact: www.warrenvache.com
Bio: Warren Vache is a very well-known trumpet player, and is the author of the "I Love The Trumpet" instructional DVD.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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[ilovemutemath]

his tone. HIS TONE.

[numanuma20]

I would love to play the trumpet. I want to write songs for lots of different instruments.

[horbergus]

man how sweet does that studio look

[mussman717word]

Damnit, man. I really like this guy.

[TheFifanacho]

@monteleone1010 its not the type of trumpet they are using, its just the way they play thier trumpets; its a style of Music. In our Jazz Band for school we play lots of "fiesta" songs that have a mexican feel to it

[monteleone1010]

I forgot one word: different s o u n d .

[monteleone1010]

why do mexican trumpets have a somewhat different (that's the impression I've got) than our trumpets? They don't use cornets, are they? what do you think?

[itzblakreign]

@joyvideo74u you don't necessarily need to blow harder and use more breath, just the pursing of your lips

[joyvideo74u]

the different mutes are interesting

[joyvideo74u]

i need to know how to reach high notes and conserve breath