PLAYING TRUMPET

Learning to play the alto recorder allowed my husband and I to enjoy playing musical instruments again. The recorder is an affordable and enjoyable musical instrument.

Let's face it. Playing the trumpet is not an easy thing to do; however with lots of practice, and by following these simple tips, you will certainly get started on the right path to become a great player.

Trumpet sheet music fingering charts for all 12 major scales, with tips to extend range on trumpet as part of a free series of online trumpet lessons by Jesse Sears.

High note range for trumpet players is essential to becoming a good classical trumpet player, and can improve your game as a jazz trumpeter in a big way. Here's some simple drills to do each day to improve your high note range on the trumpet.

Going through a thorough trumpet warm up is essential to a good practice session. Trumpet warm up drills can not only serve to ready your chops for a good practice session, but can help you improve your tone and range, too.

Trumpet and flugelhorn artist Jeff Carver is a well-recognized jazz musician in the Twin Cities area. I wanted to learn more about the man and his music and felt honored that he found time to do an interview with me.

A beginners guide to playing long tone exercises on the trumpet.

Great if you need to be quiet, even though it makes playing a little more difficult than normal.

Some helpful ideas to keep in mind for trumpet players wanting to explore playing the "lead book." Includes techniques for tone, style, range, etc.

Music is a wonderful gift, and your kid wants to play the trumpet. Let me educate you on how to get your kid started down a path of music, and fun that he/she will enjoy for a lifetime. Here's my story, and some advice for you too!

The "Guitar Hero" series and, most recently, "Rock Band" have been criticized by musicians everywhere. Some find the idea of cheap plastic guitars appalling. However, playing "Rock Band" can be a great way to work on your rhythm, hand strength and vocal skills.

Suzanne Pleshette, who achieved television immortality playing Bob Newhart's wife in the classic 1970s sit-com "The Bob Newhart Show," died of respiratory failure in Los Angeles. She had been battling lung cancer.

As I was shopping for a new C trumpet, I came across a brand that is commonly glanced over. I found that this horn offered a superior quality that matched my taste as a player, and for far cheaper than the standard price for C trumpets.