Holding the trumpet
To hold the trumpet properly, your left hand should grab the valve casings. Your thumb goes around the first valve, your index and middle fingers around the third valve, and your ring finger goes through the ring on the third valve slide. You can adjust the ring so it is comfortable to hold.
Your right hand will go on top of the trumpet, with your first three fingers resting on the three valves, and your pinky finger in the hook. Your thumb should rest below the leadpipe. Your right hand should be in the shape of a backwards C when on the valves, ready to play.
Your right hand will go on top of the trumpet, with your first three fingers resting on the three valves, and your pinky finger in the hook. Your thumb should rest below the leadpipe. Your right hand should be in the shape of a backwards C when on the valves, ready to play.
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Watch the video to see and hear detailed explanations about your hand position.
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Playing your first notes
When you are ready to put the mouthpiece on the trumpet, gently place the mouthpiece in the leadpipe. You can give it a slight twist to make sure it is secure, but DO NOT get the mouthpiece stuck in the leadpipe!
Using the same techniques from buzzing on only the mouthpiece, hold the trumpet, take a full breath, and buzz through the trumpet.
Using the same techniques from buzzing on only the mouthpiece, hold the trumpet, take a full breath, and buzz through the trumpet.
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