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Calculated Shard: 157 (from laksa057)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa157.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/how-to-play-the-trumpet/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/how-to-play-the-trumpet/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-play-the-trumpet\/","crawl_time":1776028063,"first_indexed_time":1611469019,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,teds-list!\/beginners-guide\/how-to-play-the-trumpet\/ s443","src_root_hash":"8451632431840637957","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How To Play The Trumpet | Ted's List","meta_descriptions":["Do you want to find out How To Play The Trumpet? This tutorial will give you tips & tricks on how to play the trumpet, improve your technique and have fun."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Teaching yourself to play the Trumpet\nFeeling over the moon about snagging a new trumpet, right? So, what’s the next step on this thrilling journey? Tackling how to play it sounds like a cracking way to jump in. This part of our Beginner’s Guide To Learning the Trumpet will steer you down the right track to getting started.\nIn this series...\nSummary\ntrumpet Facts\nHow to choose a trumpet\ntrumpet Learning Methods\nHow To Play the trumpet\nImprove Your trumpet Technique\nHow To Read Sheet Music\ntrumpet Practice\ntrumpet FAQ's\nHolding the Trumpet\nLike many instruments, the trumpet has a standard grip which is the same whether you’re right-handed or left-handed. You will hold the instrument with your left hand and use your right hand to press the keys. Some left-handed beginners may worry about playing the instrument with their non-dominant hand but most players adapt very quickly and may even find it slightly easier to hold the\ntrumpet\nbecause their left hand is stronger.\nWhen you hold the trumpet, use a relaxed but firm grip with your left hand. Keep it steady without getting stiff or tight. Let your left hand support the trumpet’s weight so you can keep your right hand loose and flexible. If your right hand is holding the trumpet you’ll end up gripping the trumpet too tightly which causes unwanted tension in your playing.\nOn every trumpet, there is a small ring next to the third valve casing. This ring adjusts the trumpet’s tuning by operating the third valve slide, the further out it goes the lower the pitch of the note becomes due to the lengthened tubing. Place your left ring finger through this ring (this may vary, some use the left middle finger for example, so go with whatever’s most comfortable for you).\nNext, wrap your left index finger and your left middle finger around the valve casings. Rest them next to your left ring finger. Together, all three\nfingers of your left hand will support the trumpet’s\nweight.\nYour trumpet also has a first valve slide ring nearer to your body. During your early lessons, you probably won’t be operating this valve slide very much because it’s used for fine-tuning sharp notes. This is especially important on low D’s and Csharps which tend to be sharp on most trumpets but your teacher should help you with this until you become a more proficient player. In the meantime, the first valve slide is where you will place your left thumb.\nWith your left thumb in the first valve slide ring, your left ring finger in the third valve slide ring, and your index and middle fingers supporting the valve casings, your left hand is all set to go.\nNow let’s switch over to see what your right hand is up to…\nFirst\n, place your right thumb between the first and second valve casings, beneath the pipe that attaches to the mouthpiece. This helps you balance the instrument.\nSecond\n, align your index, middle, and ring fingers with the three-valve keys. Pressing the keys manipulates the\ntrumpet’s airflow and this is how you play different notes\n. When you’re not pressing a key, gently rest your fingertips. Avoid the temptation to rest your right little finger in the finger hook if possible, as this can lead to a bad habit of pulling the trumpet towards your\nface as you’re playing\n, again causing unwanted tension.\nCreating a Sound\n A sound is made on the trumpet when the air travelling past our lips creates a vibration, we often call this a ‘buzz’. When we buzz with our lips inside a\ntrumpet mouthpiece\n, the sound is amplified. Add a trumpet onto the mouthpiece and the sound becomes even louder as the vibration now has the full length of the trumpet to travel and become the sound we know and love. The key ingredient here is the air, and so one of the most important aspects of your trumpet playing will be the breathing. Always aim for a full and relaxed breath and the rest will follow. \n Once you’ve jumped the first hurdle of creating a sound you’ll now need to learn the valve combinations so that you can play more than one note. There are only seven possible valve combinations on the trumpet ranging from C to F-sharp, all notes above and below this are achieved by speeding up or slowing down the air (and therefore the vibration of the lips).\nHere is a fingering chart for the full range of the\ntrumpet\nup to a top C. Don’t worry, you won’t need to learn all these from the off, most beginner books will just use five notes (C,D,E,F and G)\nSo your first task is...\nto get comfortable knowing which valve combination is which letter of the alphabet! Practice playing C to G and back again, pressing only one note down at a time, and keeping all the other fingers as still as possible. It sounds simple. It’s not…\nwatch now\nAmazing Trumpet Tutorials\nFOR YOU\nshow me these videos\nOther Languages\nThis system is called the ‘English notation system’.  It is the standard used today across most of the world.  However, you will always find some countries and people using a different system.  \nThe second most popular system is called the ‘Fixed Do system’.  You’ll have heard it from the song ‘Do Re Mi’ from ‘The Sound of Music’.  Instead of C, D, E, F, G, A, B, this notation uses Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si.\nHow To Play the Trumpet - Summary\nBy now, you should be able to:\nHold the trumpet correctly\nCreate a sound by vibrating your lips into the mouthpiece.\nYou’ll know the valve combinations for C, D, E, F and G.\nYou’ll now be able to play countless tunes using just those five notes.\nNow it’s time to improve your technique…\nAbout the Author\nCai Isfryn\nMy name’s Cai Isfryn and I’m a trumpet player who’s performed with Public Service Broadcasting and Bastille, appearing numerous times at Glastonbury Festival as well as some of the world’s most famous concert halls such as the Sydney Opera House and The Royal Albert Hall. I studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and am endorsed by Bach (I play a Stradivarius model 37). Aside from the trumpet I enjoy yoga and meditation as well as any endurance sport. I’m currently training for my first Ironman next year.\nOther posts by this author\nTips, Tricks &\nLots Of Different Musical Content\nWill you be losing out? We all get swamped with e-mails, but I can guarantee there is one you’ll not want to miss; our\n4 Feature Friday email.\nEvery Friday, I’ll give you a short email so I can treat you to a handful of the great things that I’ve recently learned.\nIt could literally be about\nanything to do with music.\nIt’ll finish up in the email if I think you’ll like it!\nTouring the planet as a music performer means I get to try out stuff you wouldn’t believe, and sharing it to you will make a lovely end to your week.\nRegister free directly below.\nGet Access\nRead the next post in this series:\nIMPROVE YOUR TRUMPET TECHNIQUE","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-play-the-trumpet\/#content \"Skip to content\")\n\n[![Teds-List-Logo-Quarter-Size](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/teds-list-logo-quarter-size.png)](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/)\n\nMenu\n\n- [Start Here](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/start-here\/)\n  - EDUCATE \\| INFORM \\| INSPIRE\n  - 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[REVIEWS](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/reviews\/singing\/classical-singing\/)\n    - [FAMOUS CLASSICAL SINGERS](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/artist-homepage-voice\/)\n    - [FAMOUS COMPOSERS](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/composers\/)\n- [Music Theory](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/tutorial\/music-theory\/)\n\n# how to play the Trumpet\n## Teaching yourself to play the Trumpet\nFeeling over the moon about snagging a new trumpet, right? So, what’s the next step on this thrilling journey? Tackling how to play it sounds like a cracking way to jump in. This part of our Beginner’s Guide To Learning the Trumpet will steer you down the right track to getting started.\n\n![How To Play The Trumpet](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/How-To-Play-The-Trumpet.png)\n\n## In this series...\n[Summary](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/instruments\/trumpet\/)\n\n[trumpet Facts](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/15-interesting-facts-trumpet\/)\n\n[How to choose a trumpet](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-choose-a-trumpet\/)\n\n[trumpet Learning Methods](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/trumpet-learning-methods\/)\n\n[How To Play the trumpet](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-play-the-trumpet\/)\n\n[Improve Your trumpet Technique](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/improve-your-trumpet-technique\/)\n\n[How To Read Sheet Music](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-read-trumpet-sheet-music\/)\n\n[trumpet Practice](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/trumpet-practice\/)\n\n[trumpet FAQ's](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/trumpet-faq\/)\n\n### Holding the Trumpet\nLike many instruments, the trumpet has a standard grip which is the same whether you’re right-handed or left-handed. You will hold the instrument with your left hand and use your right hand to press the keys. Some left-handed beginners may worry about playing the instrument with their non-dominant hand but most players adapt very quickly and may even find it slightly easier to hold the [trumpet](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/tutorial\/types-of-trumpets-explained\/ \"Types Of Trumpets Explained\") because their left hand is stronger.\n\nWhen you hold the trumpet, use a relaxed but firm grip with your left hand. Keep it steady without getting stiff or tight. Let your left hand support the trumpet’s weight so you can keep your right hand loose and flexible. If your right hand is holding the trumpet you’ll end up gripping the trumpet too tightly which causes unwanted tension in your playing.\n\nOn every trumpet, there is a small ring next to the third valve casing. This ring adjusts the trumpet’s tuning by operating the third valve slide, the further out it goes the lower the pitch of the note becomes due to the lengthened tubing. Place your left ring finger through this ring (this may vary, some use the left middle finger for example, so go with whatever’s most comfortable for you).\n\nNext, wrap your left index finger and your left middle finger around the valve casings. Rest them next to your left ring finger. Together, all three [fingers of your left hand will support the trumpet’s](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/tutorial\/trumpet-fingering-chart\/) weight.\n\nYour trumpet also has a first valve slide ring nearer to your body. During your early lessons, you probably won’t be operating this valve slide very much because it’s used for fine-tuning sharp notes. This is especially important on low D’s and Csharps which tend to be sharp on most trumpets but your teacher should help you with this until you become a more proficient player. In the meantime, the first valve slide is where you will place your left thumb.\n\nWith your left thumb in the first valve slide ring, your left ring finger in the third valve slide ring, and your index and middle fingers supporting the valve casings, your left hand is all set to go.\n\nNow let’s switch over to see what your right hand is up to…\n\n**First**, place your right thumb between the first and second valve casings, beneath the pipe that attaches to the mouthpiece. This helps you balance the instrument.\n\n**Second**, align your index, middle, and ring fingers with the three-valve keys. Pressing the keys manipulates the [trumpet’s airflow and this is how you play different notes](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/tutorial\/trumpet-notes\/ \"Trumpet Notes\"). When you’re not pressing a key, gently rest your fingertips. Avoid the temptation to rest your right little finger in the finger hook if possible, as this can lead to a bad habit of pulling the trumpet towards your [face as you’re playing](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/tutorial\/8-things-that-happen-to-your-face-after-years-of-playing-the-trumpetand-how-to-deal\/ \"8 Things That Happen to Your Face After Years of Playing the Trumpet—And How to Deal!\"), again causing unwanted tension.\n\n![How To Play The Trumpet](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201080%20721'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![How To Play The Trumpet](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/how-to-play-the-trumpet-1.jpg)\n\n### Creating a Sound\nA sound is made on the trumpet when the air travelling past our lips creates a vibration, we often call this a ‘buzz’. When we buzz with our lips inside a [trumpet mouthpiece](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/review\/what-is-the-best-trumpet-mouthpiece\/ \"What Is The Best Trumpet Mouthpiece? (2023)\"), the sound is amplified. Add a trumpet onto the mouthpiece and the sound becomes even louder as the vibration now has the full length of the trumpet to travel and become the sound we know and love. The key ingredient here is the air, and so one of the most important aspects of your trumpet playing will be the breathing. Always aim for a full and relaxed breath and the rest will follow.\n\nOnce you’ve jumped the first hurdle of creating a sound you’ll now need to learn the valve combinations so that you can play more than one note. There are only seven possible valve combinations on the trumpet ranging from C to F-sharp, all notes above and below this are achieved by speeding up or slowing down the air (and therefore the vibration of the lips).\n\nHere is a fingering chart for the full range of the [trumpet](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/\/review\/top-11-trumpets-for-beginners\/ \"Top 11 Trumpets For Beginners\") up to a top C. Don’t worry, you won’t need to learn all these from the off, most beginner books will just use five notes (C,D,E,F and G)\n\n![How To Play The Trumpet](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20648%20536'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![How To Play The Trumpet](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/how-to-play-the-trumpet-2.jpg)\n### So your first task is...\nto get comfortable knowing which valve combination is which letter of the alphabet! Practice playing C to G and back again, pressing only one note down at a time, and keeping all the other fingers as still as possible. It sounds simple. It’s not…\n\n###### watch now\n![Music Tutorials](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20110'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)\n\n![Music Tutorials](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Music-Tutorials-prwfuozbzk963tolh261cqnhkynkwhlwzbyxc5spn0.png)\n###### Amazing Trumpet Tutorials [FOR YOU]()\n[show me these videos](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-play-the-trumpet\/#cbe45c70e1)\n\n### Other Languages\nThis system is called the ‘English notation system’. It is the standard used today across most of the world. However, you will always find some countries and people using a different system.\n\nThe second most popular system is called the ‘Fixed Do system’. You’ll have heard it from the song ‘Do Re Mi’ from ‘The Sound of Music’. Instead of C, D, E, F, G, A, B, this notation uses Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si.\n\n### How To Play the Trumpet - Summary\nBy now, you should be able to:\n\n- [Hold the trumpet correctly](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/\/beginners-guide\/improve-your-trumpet-technique\/)\n- Create a sound by vibrating your lips into the mouthpiece.\n- You’ll know the valve combinations for C, D, E, F and G.\n- You’ll now be able to play countless tunes using just those five notes.\n\nNow it’s time to improve your technique…\n\nAbout the Author\n\n[Cai Isfryn](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/author\/cai-isfryn\/)\n\nMy name’s Cai Isfryn and I’m a trumpet player who’s performed with Public Service Broadcasting and Bastille, appearing numerous times at Glastonbury Festival as well as some of the world’s most famous concert halls such as the Sydney Opera House and The Royal Albert Hall. I studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and am endorsed by Bach (I play a Stradivarius model 37). Aside from the trumpet I enjoy yoga and meditation as well as any endurance sport. I’m currently training for my first Ironman next year.\n\n[Other posts by this author](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/author\/cai-isfryn\/)\n\n##### Tips, Tricks & Lots Of Different Musical Content\n[![4 Feature Friday Dno](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20386%20251'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![4 Feature Friday Dno](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-Feature-Friday-logo-small.png)](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-play-the-trumpet\/)\n\nWill you be losing out? 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Thanks for your support\\!\n\n![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=438635351227918&ev=PageView&noscript=1&cd%5Bpage_title%5D=How+To+Play+The+Trumpet&cd%5Bpost_type%5D=beginners-guide&cd%5Bpost_id%5D=10161&cd%5Bplugin%5D=PixelYourSite&cd%5Buser_role%5D=guest&cd%5Bevent_url%5D=teds-list.com%2Fbeginners-guide%2Fhow-to-play-the-trumpet%2F)","attrs_readable_markdown":"Teaching yourself to play the Trumpet\n\nFeeling over the moon about snagging a new trumpet, right? So, what’s the next step on this thrilling journey? Tackling how to play it sounds like a cracking way to jump in. This part of our Beginner’s Guide To Learning the Trumpet will steer you down the right track to getting started.\n\n![How To Play The Trumpet](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/How-To-Play-The-Trumpet.png)\n\nIn this series...\n\n[Summary](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/instruments\/trumpet\/)\n\n[trumpet Facts](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/15-interesting-facts-trumpet\/)\n\n[How to choose a trumpet](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-choose-a-trumpet\/)\n\n[trumpet Learning Methods](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/trumpet-learning-methods\/)\n\n[How To Play the trumpet](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-play-the-trumpet\/)\n\n[Improve Your trumpet Technique](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/improve-your-trumpet-technique\/)\n\n[How To Read Sheet Music](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-read-trumpet-sheet-music\/)\n\n[trumpet Practice](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/trumpet-practice\/)\n\n[trumpet FAQ's](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/trumpet-faq\/)\n\nHolding the Trumpet\n\nLike many instruments, the trumpet has a standard grip which is the same whether you’re right-handed or left-handed. You will hold the instrument with your left hand and use your right hand to press the keys. Some left-handed beginners may worry about playing the instrument with their non-dominant hand but most players adapt very quickly and may even find it slightly easier to hold the [trumpet](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/tutorial\/types-of-trumpets-explained\/ \"Types Of Trumpets Explained\") because their left hand is stronger.\n\nWhen you hold the trumpet, use a relaxed but firm grip with your left hand. Keep it steady without getting stiff or tight. Let your left hand support the trumpet’s weight so you can keep your right hand loose and flexible. If your right hand is holding the trumpet you’ll end up gripping the trumpet too tightly which causes unwanted tension in your playing.\n\nOn every trumpet, there is a small ring next to the third valve casing. This ring adjusts the trumpet’s tuning by operating the third valve slide, the further out it goes the lower the pitch of the note becomes due to the lengthened tubing. Place your left ring finger through this ring (this may vary, some use the left middle finger for example, so go with whatever’s most comfortable for you).\n\nNext, wrap your left index finger and your left middle finger around the valve casings. Rest them next to your left ring finger. Together, all three [fingers of your left hand will support the trumpet’s](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/tutorial\/trumpet-fingering-chart\/) weight.\n\nYour trumpet also has a first valve slide ring nearer to your body. During your early lessons, you probably won’t be operating this valve slide very much because it’s used for fine-tuning sharp notes. This is especially important on low D’s and Csharps which tend to be sharp on most trumpets but your teacher should help you with this until you become a more proficient player. In the meantime, the first valve slide is where you will place your left thumb.\n\nWith your left thumb in the first valve slide ring, your left ring finger in the third valve slide ring, and your index and middle fingers supporting the valve casings, your left hand is all set to go.\n\nNow let’s switch over to see what your right hand is up to…\n\n**First**, place your right thumb between the first and second valve casings, beneath the pipe that attaches to the mouthpiece. This helps you balance the instrument.\n\n**Second**, align your index, middle, and ring fingers with the three-valve keys. Pressing the keys manipulates the [trumpet’s airflow and this is how you play different notes](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/tutorial\/trumpet-notes\/ \"Trumpet Notes\"). When you’re not pressing a key, gently rest your fingertips. Avoid the temptation to rest your right little finger in the finger hook if possible, as this can lead to a bad habit of pulling the trumpet towards your [face as you’re playing](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/tutorial\/8-things-that-happen-to-your-face-after-years-of-playing-the-trumpetand-how-to-deal\/ \"8 Things That Happen to Your Face After Years of Playing the Trumpet—And How to Deal!\"), again causing unwanted tension.\n\n![How To Play The Trumpet](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/how-to-play-the-trumpet-1.jpg)\n\nCreating a Sound\n\nA sound is made on the trumpet when the air travelling past our lips creates a vibration, we often call this a ‘buzz’. When we buzz with our lips inside a [trumpet mouthpiece](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/review\/what-is-the-best-trumpet-mouthpiece\/ \"What Is The Best Trumpet Mouthpiece? (2023)\"), the sound is amplified. Add a trumpet onto the mouthpiece and the sound becomes even louder as the vibration now has the full length of the trumpet to travel and become the sound we know and love. The key ingredient here is the air, and so one of the most important aspects of your trumpet playing will be the breathing. Always aim for a full and relaxed breath and the rest will follow.\n\nOnce you’ve jumped the first hurdle of creating a sound you’ll now need to learn the valve combinations so that you can play more than one note. There are only seven possible valve combinations on the trumpet ranging from C to F-sharp, all notes above and below this are achieved by speeding up or slowing down the air (and therefore the vibration of the lips).\n\nHere is a fingering chart for the full range of the [trumpet](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/\/review\/top-11-trumpets-for-beginners\/ \"Top 11 Trumpets For Beginners\") up to a top C. Don’t worry, you won’t need to learn all these from the off, most beginner books will just use five notes (C,D,E,F and G)\n\n![How To Play The Trumpet](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/how-to-play-the-trumpet-2.jpg)\n\nSo your first task is...\n\nto get comfortable knowing which valve combination is which letter of the alphabet! Practice playing C to G and back again, pressing only one note down at a time, and keeping all the other fingers as still as possible. It sounds simple. It’s not…\n\nwatch now\n\n![Music Tutorials](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Music-Tutorials-prwfuozbzk963tolh261cqnhkynkwhlwzbyxc5spn0.png)\n\nAmazing Trumpet Tutorials [FOR YOU]()\n\n[show me these videos](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/beginners-guide\/how-to-play-the-trumpet\/#cbe45c70e1)\n\nOther Languages\n\nThis system is called the ‘English notation system’. It is the standard used today across most of the world. However, you will always find some countries and people using a different system.\n\nThe second most popular system is called the ‘Fixed Do system’. You’ll have heard it from the song ‘Do Re Mi’ from ‘The Sound of Music’. Instead of C, D, E, F, G, A, B, this notation uses Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si.\n\nHow To Play the Trumpet - Summary\n\nBy now, you should be able to:\n\n- [Hold the trumpet correctly](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/\/beginners-guide\/improve-your-trumpet-technique\/)\n- Create a sound by vibrating your lips into the mouthpiece.\n- You’ll know the valve combinations for C, D, E, F and G.\n- You’ll now be able to play countless tunes using just those five notes.\n\nNow it’s time to improve your technique…\n\nAbout the Author\n\n[Cai Isfryn](https:\/\/teds-list.com\/author\/cai-isfryn\/)\n\nMy name’s Cai Isfryn and I’m a trumpet player who’s performed with Public Service Broadcasting and Bastille, appearing numerous times at Glastonbury Festival as well as some of the world’s most famous concert halls such as the Sydney Opera House and The Royal Albert Hall. I studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and am endorsed by Bach (I play a Stradivarius model 37). 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Boilerpipe Text	Teaching yourself to play the Trumpet Feeling over the moon about snagging a new trumpet, right? So, what’s the next step on this thrilling journey? Tackling how to play it sounds like a cracking way to jump in. This part of our Beginner’s Guide To Learning the Trumpet will steer you down the right track to getting started. In this series... Summary trumpet Facts How to choose a trumpet trumpet Learning Methods How To Play the trumpet Improve Your trumpet Technique How To Read Sheet Music trumpet Practice trumpet FAQ's Holding the Trumpet Like many instruments, the trumpet has a standard grip which is the same whether you’re right-handed or left-handed. You will hold the instrument with your left hand and use your right hand to press the keys. Some left-handed beginners may worry about playing the instrument with their non-dominant hand but most players adapt very quickly and may even find it slightly easier to hold the trumpet because their left hand is stronger. When you hold the trumpet, use a relaxed but firm grip with your left hand. Keep it steady without getting stiff or tight. Let your left hand support the trumpet’s weight so you can keep your right hand loose and flexible. If your right hand is holding the trumpet you’ll end up gripping the trumpet too tightly which causes unwanted tension in your playing. On every trumpet, there is a small ring next to the third valve casing. This ring adjusts the trumpet’s tuning by operating the third valve slide, the further out it goes the lower the pitch of the note becomes due to the lengthened tubing. Place your left ring finger through this ring (this may vary, some use the left middle finger for example, so go with whatever’s most comfortable for you). Next, wrap your left index finger and your left middle finger around the valve casings. Rest them next to your left ring finger. Together, all three fingers of your left hand will support the trumpet’s weight. Your trumpet also has a first valve slide ring nearer to your body. During your early lessons, you probably won’t be operating this valve slide very much because it’s used for fine-tuning sharp notes. This is especially important on low D’s and Csharps which tend to be sharp on most trumpets but your teacher should help you with this until you become a more proficient player. In the meantime, the first valve slide is where you will place your left thumb. With your left thumb in the first valve slide ring, your left ring finger in the third valve slide ring, and your index and middle fingers supporting the valve casings, your left hand is all set to go. Now let’s switch over to see what your right hand is up to… First , place your right thumb between the first and second valve casings, beneath the pipe that attaches to the mouthpiece. This helps you balance the instrument. Second , align your index, middle, and ring fingers with the three-valve keys. Pressing the keys manipulates the trumpet’s airflow and this is how you play different notes . When you’re not pressing a key, gently rest your fingertips. Avoid the temptation to rest your right little finger in the finger hook if possible, as this can lead to a bad habit of pulling the trumpet towards your face as you’re playing , again causing unwanted tension. Creating a Sound A sound is made on the trumpet when the air travelling past our lips creates a vibration, we often call this a ‘buzz’. When we buzz with our lips inside a trumpet mouthpiece , the sound is amplified. Add a trumpet onto the mouthpiece and the sound becomes even louder as the vibration now has the full length of the trumpet to travel and become the sound we know and love. The key ingredient here is the air, and so one of the most important aspects of your trumpet playing will be the breathing. Always aim for a full and relaxed breath and the rest will follow. Once you’ve jumped the first hurdle of creating a sound you’ll now need to learn the valve combinations so that you can play more than one note. There are only seven possible valve combinations on the trumpet ranging from C to F-sharp, all notes above and below this are achieved by speeding up or slowing down the air (and therefore the vibration of the lips). Here is a fingering chart for the full range of the trumpet up to a top C. Don’t worry, you won’t need to learn all these from the off, most beginner books will just use five notes (C,D,E,F and G) So your first task is... to get comfortable knowing which valve combination is which letter of the alphabet! Practice playing C to G and back again, pressing only one note down at a time, and keeping all the other fingers as still as possible. It sounds simple. It’s not… watch now Amazing Trumpet Tutorials FOR YOU show me these videos Other Languages This system is called the ‘English notation system’. It is the standard used today across most of the world. However, you will always find some countries and people using a different system. The second most popular system is called the ‘Fixed Do system’. You’ll have heard it from the song ‘Do Re Mi’ from ‘The Sound of Music’. Instead of C, D, E, F, G, A, B, this notation uses Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si. How To Play the Trumpet - Summary By now, you should be able to: Hold the trumpet correctly Create a sound by vibrating your lips into the mouthpiece. You’ll know the valve combinations for C, D, E, F and G. You’ll now be able to play countless tunes using just those five notes. Now it’s time to improve your technique… About the Author Cai Isfryn My name’s Cai Isfryn and I’m a trumpet player who’s performed with Public Service Broadcasting and Bastille, appearing numerous times at Glastonbury Festival as well as some of the world’s most famous concert halls such as the Sydney Opera House and The Royal Albert Hall. I studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and am endorsed by Bach (I play a Stradivarius model 37). Aside from the trumpet I enjoy yoga and meditation as well as any endurance sport. I’m currently training for my first Ironman next year. Other posts by this author Tips, Tricks & Lots Of Different Musical Content Will you be losing out? We all get swamped with e-mails, but I can guarantee there is one you’ll not want to miss; our 4 Feature Friday email. Every Friday, I’ll give you a short email so I can treat you to a handful of the great things that I’ve recently learned. It could literally be about anything to do with music. It’ll finish up in the email if I think you’ll like it! Touring the planet as a music performer means I get to try out stuff you wouldn’t believe, and sharing it to you will make a lovely end to your week. Register free directly below. Get Access Read the next post in this series: IMPROVE YOUR TRUMPET TECHNIQUE
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[Music Theory](https://teds-list.com/tutorial/music-theory/) # how to play the Trumpet ## Teaching yourself to play the Trumpet Feeling over the moon about snagging a new trumpet, right? So, what’s the next step on this thrilling journey? Tackling how to play it sounds like a cracking way to jump in. This part of our Beginner’s Guide To Learning the Trumpet will steer you down the right track to getting started. ![How To Play The Trumpet](https://teds-list.com//wp-content/uploads/2020/11/How-To-Play-The-Trumpet.png) ## In this series... [Summary](https://teds-list.com/instruments/trumpet/) [trumpet Facts](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/15-interesting-facts-trumpet/) [How to choose a trumpet](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/how-to-choose-a-trumpet/) [trumpet Learning Methods](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/trumpet-learning-methods/) [How To Play the trumpet](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/how-to-play-the-trumpet/) [Improve Your trumpet Technique](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/improve-your-trumpet-technique/) [How To Read Sheet Music](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/how-to-read-trumpet-sheet-music/) [trumpet Practice](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/trumpet-practice/) [trumpet FAQ's](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/trumpet-faq/) ### Holding the Trumpet Like many instruments, the trumpet has a standard grip which is the same whether you’re right-handed or left-handed. You will hold the instrument with your left hand and use your right hand to press the keys. Some left-handed beginners may worry about playing the instrument with their non-dominant hand but most players adapt very quickly and may even find it slightly easier to hold the [trumpet](https://teds-list.com/tutorial/types-of-trumpets-explained/ "Types Of Trumpets Explained") because their left hand is stronger. When you hold the trumpet, use a relaxed but firm grip with your left hand. Keep it steady without getting stiff or tight. Let your left hand support the trumpet’s weight so you can keep your right hand loose and flexible. If your right hand is holding the trumpet you’ll end up gripping the trumpet too tightly which causes unwanted tension in your playing. On every trumpet, there is a small ring next to the third valve casing. This ring adjusts the trumpet’s tuning by operating the third valve slide, the further out it goes the lower the pitch of the note becomes due to the lengthened tubing. Place your left ring finger through this ring (this may vary, some use the left middle finger for example, so go with whatever’s most comfortable for you). Next, wrap your left index finger and your left middle finger around the valve casings. Rest them next to your left ring finger. Together, all three [fingers of your left hand will support the trumpet’s](https://teds-list.com/tutorial/trumpet-fingering-chart/) weight. Your trumpet also has a first valve slide ring nearer to your body. During your early lessons, you probably won’t be operating this valve slide very much because it’s used for fine-tuning sharp notes. This is especially important on low D’s and Csharps which tend to be sharp on most trumpets but your teacher should help you with this until you become a more proficient player. In the meantime, the first valve slide is where you will place your left thumb. With your left thumb in the first valve slide ring, your left ring finger in the third valve slide ring, and your index and middle fingers supporting the valve casings, your left hand is all set to go. Now let’s switch over to see what your right hand is up to… First, place your right thumb between the first and second valve casings, beneath the pipe that attaches to the mouthpiece. This helps you balance the instrument. Second, align your index, middle, and ring fingers with the three-valve keys. Pressing the keys manipulates the [trumpet’s airflow and this is how you play different notes](https://teds-list.com/tutorial/trumpet-notes/ "Trumpet Notes"). When you’re not pressing a key, gently rest your fingertips. Avoid the temptation to rest your right little finger in the finger hook if possible, as this can lead to a bad habit of pulling the trumpet towards your [face as you’re playing](https://teds-list.com/tutorial/8-things-that-happen-to-your-face-after-years-of-playing-the-trumpetand-how-to-deal/ "8 Things That Happen to Your Face After Years of Playing the Trumpet—And How to Deal!"), again causing unwanted tension. ![How To Play The Trumpet](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201080%20721'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![How To Play The Trumpet](https://teds-list.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/how-to-play-the-trumpet-1.jpg) ### Creating a Sound A sound is made on the trumpet when the air travelling past our lips creates a vibration, we often call this a ‘buzz’. When we buzz with our lips inside a [trumpet mouthpiece](https://teds-list.com/review/what-is-the-best-trumpet-mouthpiece/ "What Is The Best Trumpet Mouthpiece? (2023)"), the sound is amplified. Add a trumpet onto the mouthpiece and the sound becomes even louder as the vibration now has the full length of the trumpet to travel and become the sound we know and love. The key ingredient here is the air, and so one of the most important aspects of your trumpet playing will be the breathing. Always aim for a full and relaxed breath and the rest will follow. Once you’ve jumped the first hurdle of creating a sound you’ll now need to learn the valve combinations so that you can play more than one note. There are only seven possible valve combinations on the trumpet ranging from C to F-sharp, all notes above and below this are achieved by speeding up or slowing down the air (and therefore the vibration of the lips). Here is a fingering chart for the full range of the [trumpet](https://teds-list.com//review/top-11-trumpets-for-beginners/ "Top 11 Trumpets For Beginners") up to a top C. Don’t worry, you won’t need to learn all these from the off, most beginner books will just use five notes (C,D,E,F and G) ![How To Play The Trumpet](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20648%20536'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![How To Play The Trumpet](https://teds-list.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/how-to-play-the-trumpet-2.jpg) ### So your first task is... to get comfortable knowing which valve combination is which letter of the alphabet! Practice playing C to G and back again, pressing only one note down at a time, and keeping all the other fingers as still as possible. It sounds simple. It’s not… ###### watch now ![Music Tutorials](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%20110'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Music Tutorials](https://teds-list.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Music-Tutorials-prwfuozbzk963tolh261cqnhkynkwhlwzbyxc5spn0.png) ###### Amazing Trumpet Tutorials [FOR YOU]() [show me these videos](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/how-to-play-the-trumpet/#cbe45c70e1) ### Other Languages This system is called the ‘English notation system’. It is the standard used today across most of the world. However, you will always find some countries and people using a different system. The second most popular system is called the ‘Fixed Do system’. You’ll have heard it from the song ‘Do Re Mi’ from ‘The Sound of Music’. Instead of C, D, E, F, G, A, B, this notation uses Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si. ### How To Play the Trumpet - Summary By now, you should be able to: - [Hold the trumpet correctly](https://teds-list.com//beginners-guide/improve-your-trumpet-technique/) - Create a sound by vibrating your lips into the mouthpiece. - You’ll know the valve combinations for C, D, E, F and G. - You’ll now be able to play countless tunes using just those five notes. Now it’s time to improve your technique… About the Author [Cai Isfryn](https://teds-list.com/author/cai-isfryn/) My name’s Cai Isfryn and I’m a trumpet player who’s performed with Public Service Broadcasting and Bastille, appearing numerous times at Glastonbury Festival as well as some of the world’s most famous concert halls such as the Sydney Opera House and The Royal Albert Hall. I studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and am endorsed by Bach (I play a Stradivarius model 37). 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Readable Markdown	Teaching yourself to play the Trumpet Feeling over the moon about snagging a new trumpet, right? So, what’s the next step on this thrilling journey? Tackling how to play it sounds like a cracking way to jump in. This part of our Beginner’s Guide To Learning the Trumpet will steer you down the right track to getting started. ![How To Play The Trumpet](https://teds-list.com//wp-content/uploads/2020/11/How-To-Play-The-Trumpet.png) In this series... [Summary](https://teds-list.com/instruments/trumpet/) [trumpet Facts](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/15-interesting-facts-trumpet/) [How to choose a trumpet](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/how-to-choose-a-trumpet/) [trumpet Learning Methods](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/trumpet-learning-methods/) [How To Play the trumpet](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/how-to-play-the-trumpet/) [Improve Your trumpet Technique](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/improve-your-trumpet-technique/) [How To Read Sheet Music](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/how-to-read-trumpet-sheet-music/) [trumpet Practice](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/trumpet-practice/) [trumpet FAQ's](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/trumpet-faq/) Holding the Trumpet Like many instruments, the trumpet has a standard grip which is the same whether you’re right-handed or left-handed. You will hold the instrument with your left hand and use your right hand to press the keys. Some left-handed beginners may worry about playing the instrument with their non-dominant hand but most players adapt very quickly and may even find it slightly easier to hold the [trumpet](https://teds-list.com/tutorial/types-of-trumpets-explained/ "Types Of Trumpets Explained") because their left hand is stronger. When you hold the trumpet, use a relaxed but firm grip with your left hand. Keep it steady without getting stiff or tight. Let your left hand support the trumpet’s weight so you can keep your right hand loose and flexible. If your right hand is holding the trumpet you’ll end up gripping the trumpet too tightly which causes unwanted tension in your playing. On every trumpet, there is a small ring next to the third valve casing. This ring adjusts the trumpet’s tuning by operating the third valve slide, the further out it goes the lower the pitch of the note becomes due to the lengthened tubing. Place your left ring finger through this ring (this may vary, some use the left middle finger for example, so go with whatever’s most comfortable for you). Next, wrap your left index finger and your left middle finger around the valve casings. Rest them next to your left ring finger. Together, all three [fingers of your left hand will support the trumpet’s](https://teds-list.com/tutorial/trumpet-fingering-chart/) weight. Your trumpet also has a first valve slide ring nearer to your body. During your early lessons, you probably won’t be operating this valve slide very much because it’s used for fine-tuning sharp notes. This is especially important on low D’s and Csharps which tend to be sharp on most trumpets but your teacher should help you with this until you become a more proficient player. In the meantime, the first valve slide is where you will place your left thumb. With your left thumb in the first valve slide ring, your left ring finger in the third valve slide ring, and your index and middle fingers supporting the valve casings, your left hand is all set to go. Now let’s switch over to see what your right hand is up to… First, place your right thumb between the first and second valve casings, beneath the pipe that attaches to the mouthpiece. This helps you balance the instrument. Second, align your index, middle, and ring fingers with the three-valve keys. Pressing the keys manipulates the [trumpet’s airflow and this is how you play different notes](https://teds-list.com/tutorial/trumpet-notes/ "Trumpet Notes"). When you’re not pressing a key, gently rest your fingertips. Avoid the temptation to rest your right little finger in the finger hook if possible, as this can lead to a bad habit of pulling the trumpet towards your [face as you’re playing](https://teds-list.com/tutorial/8-things-that-happen-to-your-face-after-years-of-playing-the-trumpetand-how-to-deal/ "8 Things That Happen to Your Face After Years of Playing the Trumpet—And How to Deal!"), again causing unwanted tension. ![How To Play The Trumpet](https://teds-list.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/how-to-play-the-trumpet-1.jpg) Creating a Sound A sound is made on the trumpet when the air travelling past our lips creates a vibration, we often call this a ‘buzz’. When we buzz with our lips inside a [trumpet mouthpiece](https://teds-list.com/review/what-is-the-best-trumpet-mouthpiece/ "What Is The Best Trumpet Mouthpiece? (2023)"), the sound is amplified. Add a trumpet onto the mouthpiece and the sound becomes even louder as the vibration now has the full length of the trumpet to travel and become the sound we know and love. The key ingredient here is the air, and so one of the most important aspects of your trumpet playing will be the breathing. Always aim for a full and relaxed breath and the rest will follow. Once you’ve jumped the first hurdle of creating a sound you’ll now need to learn the valve combinations so that you can play more than one note. There are only seven possible valve combinations on the trumpet ranging from C to F-sharp, all notes above and below this are achieved by speeding up or slowing down the air (and therefore the vibration of the lips). Here is a fingering chart for the full range of the [trumpet](https://teds-list.com//review/top-11-trumpets-for-beginners/ "Top 11 Trumpets For Beginners") up to a top C. Don’t worry, you won’t need to learn all these from the off, most beginner books will just use five notes (C,D,E,F and G) ![How To Play The Trumpet](https://teds-list.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/how-to-play-the-trumpet-2.jpg) So your first task is... to get comfortable knowing which valve combination is which letter of the alphabet! Practice playing C to G and back again, pressing only one note down at a time, and keeping all the other fingers as still as possible. It sounds simple. It’s not… watch now ![Music Tutorials](https://teds-list.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Music-Tutorials-prwfuozbzk963tolh261cqnhkynkwhlwzbyxc5spn0.png) Amazing Trumpet Tutorials [FOR YOU]() [show me these videos](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/how-to-play-the-trumpet/#cbe45c70e1) Other Languages This system is called the ‘English notation system’. It is the standard used today across most of the world. However, you will always find some countries and people using a different system. The second most popular system is called the ‘Fixed Do system’. You’ll have heard it from the song ‘Do Re Mi’ from ‘The Sound of Music’. Instead of C, D, E, F, G, A, B, this notation uses Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si. How To Play the Trumpet - Summary By now, you should be able to: - [Hold the trumpet correctly](https://teds-list.com//beginners-guide/improve-your-trumpet-technique/) - Create a sound by vibrating your lips into the mouthpiece. - You’ll know the valve combinations for C, D, E, F and G. - You’ll now be able to play countless tunes using just those five notes. Now it’s time to improve your technique… About the Author [Cai Isfryn](https://teds-list.com/author/cai-isfryn/) My name’s Cai Isfryn and I’m a trumpet player who’s performed with Public Service Broadcasting and Bastille, appearing numerous times at Glastonbury Festival as well as some of the world’s most famous concert halls such as the Sydney Opera House and The Royal Albert Hall. I studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and am endorsed by Bach (I play a Stradivarius model 37). Aside from the trumpet I enjoy yoga and meditation as well as any endurance sport. I’m currently training for my first Ironman next year. [Other posts by this author](https://teds-list.com/author/cai-isfryn/) Tips, Tricks & Lots Of Different Musical Content [![4 Feature Friday Dno](https://teds-list.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/4-Feature-Friday-logo-small.png)](https://teds-list.com/beginners-guide/how-to-play-the-trumpet/) Will you be losing out? We all get swamped with e-mails, but I can guarantee there is one you’ll not want to miss; our 4 Feature Friday email. Every Friday, I’ll give you a short email so I can treat you to a handful of the great things that I’ve recently learned. It could literally be about anything to do with music. It’ll finish up in the email if I think you’ll like it\! 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