Trumpet Links

THE BASICS

• Parts of the Instrument
  
• Trumpet Supplies
  
• Putting it Together
  
• Types of Mouthpieces
• Fingering Chart

This video introduces the trumpet and explains how it works.

GETTING READY TO PLAY

• Breathing
  
• Holding and Hand Position
  
• Posture
  
• Breathing
• Breathing Exercises
• Forming an Embouchure (lip position)

• Mouthpiece placement
  
• Buzzing
  
• Buzzing Pitches
  
• Buzzing Exercise 
  
• Buzzing Warmups 
• Tonguing (Articulation)
  
• Bad Tonguing
  
• Ending a Note
  
• Multiple Notes

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Oiling Valves
• Why Should You Oil?
• Mouthpiece Care
  
• Cleaning your Mouthpiece
• Giving your Trumpet a Bath
• What Not to Do!!

JUST FOR FUN!