Trumpet

It shouldn't be that hard. The best trumpet mouthpieces are easy to insert and easy to remove. At least most of the time. But sometimes a mouthpiece can get stuck. Usually this means you have an ill-fitting mouthpiece, or it get damaged somehow. If you find yourself with a stuck trumpet mouthpiece that you can't get out, don't panic. Keep reading for 5 quick and … [Read more...] about How To Get A Stuck Mouthpiece Out Of A Trumpet (5 Easy Methods)

What do you need more than anything when you first start playing the trumpet? Good songs to practice! And that means easy songs to play on the trumpet that are also fun to play. It's not always easy to figure out which songs are easy to play and which are challenging. Many seem easy, but end up being the opposite. But there are a number of wonderful tunes that … [Read more...] about Easy Songs To Play On Trumpet (That Are Also Fun)

The bugle and the trumpet look quite similar. And they do, in fact, have many similarities. But there are also significant differences between the bugle and the trumpet. The biggest is in versatility, which results in the trumpet being used in various different styles and genres. The bugle, on the other hand, is much more limited in its application. Keep reading … [Read more...] about Bugle Vs Trumpet (Differences, Similarities & Which Is Best For You)

At first glance, they seem very different. True, both the trumpet and trombone are brass instruments, but they look very different. And the way you play them is quite different, too. They also fulfill different roles in an orchestra. But upon closer inspection, the trumpet and trombone actually have a lot in common. Keep reading for a compete breakdown of the … [Read more...] about Trombone Vs Trumpet (Differences, Similarities & Which Is Best For You)

It seems like an easy question to answer. Just give the name of the man or woman who invented the trumpet. But to do that, you first need to define what the trumpet actually is. Is it the modern day instrument we all know and love? Or is it some previous version that did not have the valves, or the same tubing, or that was made from wood or bone? These instruments … [Read more...] about Who Invented The Trumpet? (Plus A History Of The Trumpet)

At first glance they look the same. You'd be forgiven for mistaking the two instruments. But there would be no point in a flugelhorn vs trumpet article, if there were not significant differences. The two horns differ in their build, in their sound and in their use. If you are trying to decide which instrument to learn, the short answer is to learn the trumpet. … [Read more...] about Flugelhorn Vs Trumpet (An In-Depth Comparison)

Isn't it obvious? One is small and one is big. Well, yes, that is one of the differences. But there are many more. And there are also many similarities. But what really matters is the application. When would you be better off using a pocket trumpet and when would you be better off using a regular trumpet? I'll cut right to the chase: most people in most … [Read more...] about Pocket Trumpet Vs Trumpet

Do we really need an article on holding the trumpet? It's pretty straightforward and takes about a minute to figure out, after all. Well, I hate to break it to you, but there is a good chance you may not be holding it correctly. Many beginners find a grip they are comfortable with and just begin to play. Since they're playing and even seeing some improvement, they … [Read more...] about How To Hold A Trumpet (Don’t Develop Bad Habits From The Start)

Does it even matter? Aren't all trumpets basically the same? Why should you care about the bore size and the bell size? Or even care what those things are? Well, you should. Both the bell size and the bore size impact not only the sound of a trumpet, but also how easy or difficult it is to play. While it is true that most beginners should stick to the standard … [Read more...] about Trumpet Bore Size & Bell Size Explained (Everything You Need to Know)

The trumpet is a magnificent instrument, but if you're just starting out, it can seem daunting. You just spent your hard earned money on a quality trumpet, so you obviously want to do the instrument justice. But where to begin? There's so much to learn and so many exercises you could do to learn it. Which exercises are best for a beginner? You don't want to waste … [Read more...] about 9 Best Trumpet Exercises For Beginners—Improve Range, Endurance & Tone