Now that you’ve got your new trumpet and a few basics under your belt, it’s time to start thinking about maintenance. All instruments need occasional maintenance work, and you need to learn how to clean a trumpet to properly maintain yours. Fortunately, cleaning your trumpet isn’t difficult. It may be a little ...

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

If you think trumpets go hand-in-hand with jazz only and nothing else, then think again. If anything, trumpets are one of the most versatile instruments anyone can play. They are loud enough to be heard over other instruments, such as in a band or orchestra, yet are soft enough to accompany vibratos without ...

Looking for a way to jumpstart your child into playing the trumpet? Then why not consider getting them a plastic trumpet. These instruments come with all the required features of their brass counterparts and allow young players to practice effortlessly. Not to mention that there is a plethora of fetching colors to ...

The trumpet is a popular brass instrument that can produce rich and inspiring sounds. Unlike other musical instruments that require a power cord or an amp to play, the trumpet can be played without electricity. Also, it is lightweight and easy to carry. To ensure that it produces premium-quality sound, you have to use ...

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, ...

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 ...

Many jazz lovers, especially trumpet aficionados would say their first instrument was the Carol Brass trumpet. Today, several brands have come up. This makes our choice of the best pocket trumpet even harder. Nonetheless, we are not left without help. Out of the many types of trumpets, the pocket trumpet is becoming ...

Every instrument tells a unique story when we dive into the music world. The trumpet, with its striking sound and regal aura, is no exception. But like many things in life, owning a trumpet comes with a cost that varies considerably, influenced by an array of factors such as make, model, type, materials used, age, and ...

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. ...