Trumpets

Double tonguing trumpet technique is ALL about making “ku” sound like “tu.” Using “tu ku tu ku” lets you play way faster than single tonguing. But here’s the kicker — no one should hear the difference between the two syllables. We practice “ku” not because it’s different, but because it needs to sound the same….

Trumpet lip slurs aren’t scary! In fact, they’re super helpful — they train your “embouchure” and “aperture”! The beauty of lip slurs is their simplicity. You can practice them at any level-beginner, intermediate, or advanced! In this guide, you’ll find 7 easy-to-follow trumpet lip slurs PDFs. They’re simple, clear, and made for students. When you…

Stuck in a range rut? Boost your high notes with these five solid Trumpet Range Exercises! Three of ’em are actual drills. The other two are popular trumpet tunes that naturally stretch your range. This guide gives you 5 go-to PDFs every player should keep in their case. These are killer drills and tunes that…

Tone is everything for trumpeters! Solid trumpet tone exercises make your music pop and blend in a band! A great tone isn’t just for solos or jazz bands. It’s your musical fingerprint! Good tone lets you express yourself, play with others, and enjoy every note! Here’s what you’ll get in this guide: Get free PDF trumpet tone exercises…

How much does a trumpet cost? Well, prices for trumpets vary from $150 to $20,000 With this guide, I show the 6 different price ranges of trumpets — from used (budget-friendly) student models to luxurious premium (custom) horns — and share tips on what to look for when purchasing your first trumpet. How Much Does…

17 types of trumpets, including Bb trumpet, common types of cornets(Bb, Eb, C), piccolo trumpets, and Bb pocket trumpet – find your next brass instrument. I’ll describe the unique characteristics and discuss how they foster musical expression. What Are the Different Types of Trumpets? The trumpet family includes trumpets, piccolos, cornets, and flugelhorns — all…

Oh! So, you have committed to learning to play the trumpet! Well done — join Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis as some of jazz music’s great musicians! Congratulations on making such an important step towards great jazz musical career success. As a beginner trumpet player, one of the first things you must learn is how…

Hello there! In this guide, we have you covered with some helpful advice on how to play trumpet. Without proper guidance and techniques in place, getting started may seem challenging… …but fear not — our beginner’s guide will walk you through 15 trumpet playing tips and steps to START playing and provide links for further…

At 2023’s best Bach trumpet models! For either professional musicians or beginners alike, we’re confident we have something perfect to meet both your needs and budget. Our guide features some of the top models out there with information about features, benefits and costs — take your pick and let’s dive in! What is The Best…

Are you searching for the best trumpet brands to add that magical flourish to your music? In this post we’re exploring some of the top trumpet brands of 2023 and ranking them according to quality and customer feedback — plus provide key models for each of them. At the end of our discussion here, you…