Learn to play the trumpet

The trumpet is a bright-sounding brass instrument played in orchestras, big bands and pop music. The sound is produced by vibrating your lips.

You will need

• Trumpet
• Mouthpiece
• Valve oil
• A mute for quiet practice

Steps

1. Practise buzzing

   First practise buzzing your lips on the mouthpiece alone.

2. Learn the posture

3. Play your first note

4. Learn the valves

5. Practise long notes

6. Take breaks

7. Look after the instrument

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