How To Play The Trumpet - Notes and Beginning Technique

http://eTrumpetLessons.com This trumpet lesson shows you 3 important trumpet techniques and a simple set of notes you can use to play some songs. This lesson from eTrumpet Lessons lets you play the trumpet even if you don't know how to read music.

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[baristhealienated]

hey,.. first of all thank you for free lessons. I am interested in trumpet because of my adoration for miles davis. I am thinking of buying your lessons online. As a huge Miles Davis fan, I would like to ask which turmpet type/ brand u would recomment for a beginner who starts to play trumper to the intention of playing jazz or playin miles davis songs, let s say flemenko sketches ? thank you very much in advance

[eTrumpetLessons]

@baristhealienated At one point he played a custom Martin Committee - surely there were more. But understand that playing on Miles' own trumpet won't make you sound like him. Your sound is determined by the trumpet, the mouthpiece, and mostly, your physical technique.

As a beginner, try sticking with name brands. You can try a selection at your local music store or pawn shop. Common brands include Conn, Blessing, Yamaha, Bach. Listen for tone colors you like as you try them.

[loombaron]

Hi sir, excellent material. One question, B flat us the standard key for all trumpets? Does Miles Davis, Louis Armstring use trumpets in b flat? thanks

[eTrumpetLessons]

@loombaron Yes. Both those players played a Bb trumpet. It's a standard for jazz, and legit music. Trumpets in other keys are mainly used only for classical playing.

[whmozart]

Even though all my tuniong valves are all the way in, my G still sounds like an F#. Could it be an embocure issue or should the trumpet sound a G regardless? I just strted playing yesterday, so it definitely could be my doing something wrong. But if not, how do you tune a trumpet up over the limit?

[eTrumpetLessons]

@whmozart I'm not able to hear you (unless you post something), but I think the most likely issue is air support. I'm guessing you have musical experience in order to notice the pitch inconsistency on the trumpet, but don't let it get to you at this point. Use *lots* of air, probably playing louder than you think you should. Work to develop a consistent tone, and then you can work on controlling it. Good luck!

[pattypatrick1]

I just started playing the trumpet 3 days ago and you helped me already be pretty good at i(:

[eTrumpetLessons]

@flip2shoot567 I actually didn't forget, but I'm glad you noticed. Since this lesson a first lesson for beginners I present only a few things for the student to think about. Some of the younger students' hands are so small it's really difficult to kick out that slide, and they work so hard they're unable to keep the trumpet stable. But good for you for knowing that skill!

[pokemoncollecter101]

i need help on deciding and opinion i play tenor sax in band but i wanted to play trumpet and know i have a chance would it be a easy transition?

[eTrumpetLessons]

@amu2612 Faster air.

[eTrumpetLessons]

@scottreaganable By numb, I hope you just mean tingly. If playing the trumpet really causes loss of sensation, you'll want input from a doctor. You probably mean a bit tingly, which is a common sensation in warming up. Just be sure you're not pressing the trumpet too hard against the lips.