Learn about the history of the trumpet, get an overview of parts and learn scales and basic playing techniques in this free trumpet music lesson video series from our expert trumpet player and teacher.
There are 18 videos in this series:
From war sounds to spiritual practice, the history of the trumpet is explained by our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson.
Mouthpiece, lead pipe and valve, the parts of the trumpet are explained by our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson.
Tune the slides of a trumpet to play the perfect pitch; learn how with tips from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson.
Trumpet valves are used to express notes, scales, harmonies and chords; learn more from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson.
Create sounds on a trumpet by breathing properly; learn how with tips from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson.
Play a B major scale on a trumpet; learn how with tips from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Play an E flat scale on a trumpet; learn how with tips from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Play an F major scale on a trumpet; learn how with tips from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Play a C major scale on a trumpet; learn how with tips from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Play a B minor scale on a trumpet; learn how with tips from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Play an e minor scale on a trumpet; learn how with tips from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Play an A minor scale on a trumpet; learn how with tips from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Play a D minor scale on a trumpet; learn how with tips from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Play the high notes of a D minor scale on a trumpet; learn how with tips from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Do basic maintenance for your trumpet to prevent or repair damage; learn how with tips from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Maintaining your trumpet can ensure a high quality sound when playing; learn how with tips from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Clean your trumpet valves after playing for awhile; learn how with tips from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson on brass instruments.
Cleaning your trumpet valves can prevent damage and ensure quality sound production; learn how with tips from our expert trumpet player and teacher in this free trumpet video music lesson on brass instruments.
From Louie to Dizzy to Chet to Miles, and now Wynton and Roy Hargrove, the trumpet has always been one the most popular lead instruments in jazz. Though it does show up in rock, funk and reggae horn sections, and even has a few classical pieces written for it as the lead instrument, our most vivid image of the trumpet is that of a darkened club with wisps of smoke floating around a well-dressed horn player.
One of the key elements of jazz is improvisation, which when practiced at the skill level of professional players requires a thorough knowledge of the basics. So start here with these free videos, and once you know how to take care of your trumpet, clean the valves and play basic scales, then you can dream of playing dark clubs and soaring solos.
J.D. Keating J.D. Keating is a musician, artist and educator from Western Massachusetts. For two decades he has lent his varied talents to innumerable projects in the music industry. In 2003 he created Skin-n-Bonz , an early childhood music ensemble. This Junkyard Brass Band provides an edutainment experience for young children, who create their own instruments from everyday items. Then they discover how sound becomes music by playing with the band. This experience fosters self-esteem, social awareness and ecological stewardship by creating a fun atmosphere for self-expression through music.dkdk
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