Trumpet Players

Trumpet Players Make Better Kissers

By Debbie Ray

The trumpet is known for its strong brassy sound. Although there are three different valves on a trumpet, much of its sound is attributed to lip tension. Playing the trumpet correctly does require strong, well-disciplined lips. Press your lips to the trumpet mouth piece and "smile" slightly. The air flowing through the trumpet produces a sound. Trying to play with the sides of the lips can also help strengthen the lips. 

Once a player has strong lips, he or she can mix various lip positions along with various valve combinations to create beautiful music. Some songs can be played without even changing any valve combinations, or using any valves at all. 

Every individual note has its own preset combination of valves and lip position. In addition to producing different notes, a player's lips and breath can also be used to play notes louder or softer. Similarly, if a player rolls his or her tongue while playing, a unique sound is produced.

How to Buy a New Brass Trumpet

By Esther Gay 

Based on your budget, there is a wide range of prices as well as a lot of brand name instruments from which to choose. Occasionally you will be able to find an excellent instrument for a surprisingly good price. If your child is unable to find a student trumpet through the band director, you may want to consider purchasing a brass trumpet online.

By purchasing online, you can comparison shop, and usually find the best deal. Once you get an idea of what you want after checking local stores and catalogs, you sould take your search for brass trumpets online.

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