Carter Miller
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The Best Ways to Find a Song's Name (With or without Lyrics)
Find a song with audio recognition apps, lyric look-ups, or music chartsNothing is quite so frustrating as having a song you can't remember the name of stuck in your head. But even if you only know a couple of lyrics or ...
How to
Play the Trumpet
The trumpet is a popular brass instrument for jazz, classical, and even rock players. Like all instruments, mastering the trumpet takes time, practice and dedication. Start by learning the proper mouth positioning to pro...
How to
Remove a Stuck Mouthpiece from a Brass Instrument
Trumpets, trombones, tubas and other brass instruments have a mouthpiece that is inserted in one end. This small part of the instrument can easily become bent, dented or otherwise damaged. If the mouthpiece is forced in,...
How to
Play High Notes on the Trumpet
The highest notes on the trumpet can capture the interest and attention of almost any listener. However, it takes time and effort to climb into the upper register. Building up your playing endurance via lip and tongue ex...
The Best Way to Clean a Trumpet
What you need to do to properly take apart and clean your trumpet If your trumpet has sticky valves and slides or if the tone sounds off, it might be time to deep-clean it. Luckily, you can easily clean a trumpet at home...
How to
Create a Clean Version of a Song
It's always disappointing to hear a catchy new song that you can’t wait to share with others, only to discover that it’s full of profanity. Luckily, any of several powerful audio editing programs will make it possibl...
How to
Tune a Trumpet
Making sure your trumpet's in tune is key to playing and practicing well. Luckily, tuning a trumpet is simple once you know the right technique. By adjusting its C note through the tuning slide, you can tune the trumpet ...
How to
Blow into a Trumpet
Learning to play the trumpet can be exciting as well as intimidating if you're unsure where to begin. With proper mouth shape and practice with a mouthpiece, you will be able to play your first note in no time.
How to
Hold a Trumpet
The trumpet is a versatile instrument that can be a lot of fun to play. The trumpet is used in many different styles of music, including symphonic, jazz, blues, swing, big band, and more. If you’re interested in becomi...
How to
Develop Embouchure on Trumpet
Trumpet embouchure involves the placement of your jaw and lips in relation to the trumpet mouthpiece. Learn to push your jaw forward, keep your teeth separated, and your tongue low in your mouth. Press your lips together...
How to
Oil Trumpet Valves
It's important to regularly oil your trumpet valves to keep them in good shape, but luckily, it's super easy, even if you're a beginner. Keep reading to learn what oil to use, where to put it, and how often to oil the va...
How to
Play Taps
"Taps" is the name of a short but solemn piece of music (also known as "Day is Done" or "Butterfield's Lullaby") that's usually associated with the U.S. military. Since the mid-1800s, "Taps" has been played at end-of-day...
How to
Play a G Chromatic Scale on Trumpet
Being able to play a chromatic scale is an essential skill for any musician on any instrument. It is a great way to learn fingerings and to train your ear to remember what each note sounds like.. 13 November 2024. This ...
How to
Double Tongue on Trumpet
Double tonguing is a fairly advanced technique utilized by brass players as a replacement for 'single tonguing', which becomes fairly difficult as the tempo of an articulated phrase increases.
