Our detailed guide on how to hold a trumpet properly. Pay closer attention to the right and left hand placement, and the correct posture.

When traveling with a musical instrument or putting it in storage, it’s important to make sure it’s in the right case. If not, the significant damage might occur, especially with brass instruments. Brass dents very easily and can be difficult or impossible to fix which could potentially ruin your trumpet forever. ...

There are many types of trumpets. It’s an instrument that can be found in any marching band or orchestra and in many ways, it’s taken for granted. But, when you think about the ways that it can be played to produce many kinds of music from jazz to classical the versatility is surprising. The trumpet is a fascinating ...

If you’ve done your fair share of trumpet practice on a student trumpet and are ready to move on to the next step, then it’s time to invest in an intermediate trumpet. This step up takes you from a beginner trumpet to the medium level trumpet category working to increase and enhance your skill level. As such, you will ...

Welcome to the wonderful world of trumpets! You might think trumpets are a simple instrument, but there are actually a lot of variations and a lot to know about each variation. The trumpets covered in this guide include: The Bb trumpet The C trumpet The D/Eb trumpet The piccolo trumpet The pocket ...

In this article we delve into the technique of playing high notes on your trumpet. Check out these useful tips given by professional trumpet players.

Whether you have a child that has been taking trumpet lessons and is finally ready for an upgrade or if you yourself are looking for a more professionally styled trumpet, you may feel overwhelmed with the large range of selections available. In this guide, we’re here to help you separate not only the top professional ...

The trumpet is a popular instrument given its versatility. It is equally suitable for playing classical as well as jazz music. It holds a place in bands and orchestras and works just as well for soloists. But as the name implies, the jazz trumpet has a special place in jazz music. Being the loudest solo instrument, ...

There's a fascinating world of sound and tonal quality just waiting to be discovered, hidden within the bell of your trumpet. Uncover the secret language of trumpet mutes: from straight and cup to Harmon and plunger. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a newcomer to brass instruments, understanding how these simple ...

Named after its founder, Yamaha is world renowned company that manufactures world class musical instruments. Their line of trumpets needs no introduction as Yamaha caters to all skill and playability levels and players of all skillsets are familiar with the brand. Every instrument created by the respected brand works ...