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The cornet is similar to the trumpet in many ways; learn how to play a cornet, from breathing to arpeggio exercises, with tips from our expert cornet and trumpet player in this free cornet music lesson video series.
There are 8 videos in this series:
Trumpets and cornets are virtually the same instrument; learn the similarities and differences between the trumpet and the cornet in this free cornet video music lesson.
Form your lips to play the cornet; learn how with tips from our expert cornet and trumpet player in this free cornet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Use the various breathing techniques needed to play the cornet; learn how with tips from our expert cornet and trumpet player in this free cornet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Use your tongue to play the cornet; learn how with tips from our expert cornet and trumpet player in this free cornet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Use the valves while playing the cornet; learn how with tips from our expert cornet and trumpet player in this free cornet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Practice making long tones on your cornet; learn how with tips from our expert cornet and trumpet player in this free cornet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Practice an arpeggio exercise to help you play cornet chords; learn how with tips from our expert cornet and trumpet player in this free cornet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Practice scales on a cornet, similar to those on the trumpet; learn how with tips from our expert cornet and trumpet player in this free cornet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Although very similar to the trumpet, the cornet is bass instrument that distinguishes itself by producing a mellower tone quality. Originally developed from the post horn, the cornet is used in brass bands, concert bands and wind ensembles. Since it is very close to the trumpet, most musicians that play trumpet will also be able to play this instrument. The hardest part for any beginner musician is simply getting started.
In this free cornet music lesson video series, let our expert show you how to play the cornet. Duane Carter tells you the differences and similarities between the cornet and trumpet. He also shows you how to use your tongue, lips, and breathing to accentuate notes. Duane gives you tips and advice for practicing the cornet. So, what are you waiting for? Start learning the mellow sounds of the cornet today!
Duane Carter Duane Carter is a musician, writer and librarian from Los Angeles, Calif. He studied trumpet at Locke High School with jazz greats Bobby Bryant, Sr. and Oscar Brashear. Carter has performed with, and arranged music for, many jazz, blues and classical ensembles. He traveled extensively throughout South and Central America as a trumpet soloist and arranger with the Army band. Duane earned a bachelor's degree in music performance from California State University, Los Angeles, a master's degree in interdisciplinary studies from California State University, San Bernardino, and a master's degree in information studies from the University of Texas at Austin. He also has his own band called The Duane Carter Band, which plays around town.dkdk
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