Meet the Trumpet
Welcome to the Trumpet! Dr. Serretta Hart will introduce you to the trumpet, and why it's her favorite instrument.
Assembling a Trumpet
You will understand putting your trumpet together.
How to Hold your Trumpet
This segment shows you how to hold your trumpet properly.
Posture for playing the Trumpet
This segment shows you how to stand to have good posture for maximum air for easier playing.
Getting a sound out of your trumpet
Getting a sound out of your trumpet. Developing your Embouchure, or the muscles around your mouth.
Articulation
This segment shows you how to develop your tongue articulation for starting notes cleanly.
Short and Long Tones Articulation
This segment shows you how to use articulation for short and long tones.
Congratulations! Are you ready to start playing? Please review these steps as needed so your learning experience stays positive. Learning the proper steps will make playing the trumpet much more enjoyable. These lessons are only a few of the sequential lessons available through Connect Through Music. These affordable lessons are available to you individually or through your schools music program. Ask your teacher if the CTM lessons are available to you as a member of their program. More lesson information is available here.