Great information for the aspiring trumpet player – beginner, intermediate or advanced.
You got braces! Now what do you do? Playing the trumpet can be challenging, even under the best circumstances. However, playing with braces adds an extra level of difficulty to the process. Braces can cause discomfort, affect the way the mouthpiece sits on the lips, and even cause minor bleeding in some cases. But don’t …
Don’t Forget to BREATHE When You Play the Trumpet Proper breathing and air control are essential skills for trumpet players to produce a beautiful sound and play with ease. Here are some ideas on how to improve your breathing and air control on the trumpet, along with comments from noted teachers and performers: Focus on …
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Trumpet Practice in an Apartment There are several things that you can do to prevent your neighbors from complaining about your child’s trumpet playing while living in an apartment: Use a Practice Mute: A practice mute is a device that fits inside the trumpet’s bell to reduce the volume of the instrument while still allowing …
My trumpet is “clogged” and won’t blow. What should I do? A trumpet can sometimes not produce sound due to one of two reasons: something is blocking the airflow inside the instrument, or the valves are in the wrong position. If something is blocking the airflow, it can be caused by dirt, moisture, or other …