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Trumpet Lessons for Beginners: Overview and Scales
Learn about the history of the trumpet and watch an overview of parts and basic playing techniques in this free diy music lesson video from our professional trumpet teacher and music educator.
Series Summary
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.
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Trumpet Maintenance Tips
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.
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How to Play a B Major Scale on a Trumpet
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.
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How to Play an F Major Scale on a Trumpet
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.
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How to Play an E Flat Scale on a Trumpet
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.
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How to play a C Major Scale on a Trumpet
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.
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How to Make Sounds
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.
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How to Tune Slides on a Trumpet
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.
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History of the Trumpet
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.
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How to Play High Notes of a D Minor Scale on a Trumpet
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.
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Parts of the Trumpet
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.
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How to Maintain Your Trumpet
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.
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How to Clean Your Trumpet Valves
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.
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How to Play a B Minor Scale on a Trumpet
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.
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How to Play an A Minor Scale on a Trumpet
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.
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Tips for Cleaning Trumpet Valves
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.
