The Trumpet Page

Care of the Instrument

• Always open with case on the floor .
• Assemble in the manner shown by your teacher to avoid damage
• The body of the trumpet is very fragile, take care not to damage it
• Put the mouthpiece in with a slight twist. Untwist to remove
• DO NOT pound on the top of the mouthpiece, it will get stuck
• Do not try to remove a stuck mouthpiece, you teacher has a special tool for this purpose
• Clean only in the manner described by your teacher
• Keep the valves oiled in manner prescribed by your teacher
• Do not take out the valves unless instructed to do so by your teacher
• Do not lay the trumpet down on the 2nd valve slide
• Do not keep anything in your case on top of your trumpet, it will damage the valves
• Do not force your case closed, it should close easily if the instrument is inserted properly
• To keep it working properly, it must be played each day
• Keep the tuning slide lubricated with tuning slide grease only, do not use petroleum jelly
• Use only a polishing cloth that is made for your particular model trumpet
• Do not use any kind of metal polish
• Do not try to repair your instrument without contacting your teacher or the music store
  
  
  

Embouchure

Lips should be moist, relaxed and together as if you just said the word "mom". There should be no forced tightening , thinning, or flattening (sometimes called a smile embouchure). The corners of the mouth should be firmly set in a downward direction. Sound is produced by buzzing the lips with a quick full stream of warm air. Puffing of the cheeks or lips is not allowed under any circumstances! After practice the lips should be able to buzz with a fairly relaxed feel in the center. Mouthpiece placement should show the mouthpiece covering approximately an equal amount of upper and lower lip. Although most players usually show slightly more of one lip than the other. The amount of upper and lower lip will depend upon the individual players' jaw and teeth formation.

Internet Resources for the Trumpet

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