How to Play Trumpet With One Hand

It is just something about this instrument that makes a person feel like that have the most prize possession in their lives. This strong instrument is able to knock down walls if blown the right way.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Music book
• Trumpet
• Metronome
• Music Stands
• Trumpet Cases
• Trumpet Mouthpieces
• Trumpet Valve Oil
• Sheet Music
• Small Tube of Vaseline

Play Trumpet With One Hand

1. Hold the trumpet tightly with your left or right hand. Your thumb should be placed underneath the base of the instrument for support.
2. The index, middle and ring finger are located at the top where three of the valves are found.
3. The pinky finger is placed within the half moon symbol to the right of you. If you are using your left hand the tiny half moon will be located to your left.
4. The notes are played differently because of the shaped of the mouth. After putting the trumpet together, form your lips in the shape of a pucker as if you were to kiss.
5. Press ever so gently with the index, middle or ring finger and blow into the trumpet at the same time as if you were blowing up a balloon or into a paper bag.
6. Hold the trumpet steady with either hand; press down on another valve to make a different note come out.
7. If you know music then you will also know which valve to press on and how far.
8. If one note is played pressing the valve with the index, middle or ring finger, the other fingers are in an arch position preparing to be pressed after the other note is played.

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