About Trumpet lessons

A bit of history of the trumpet

The first trumpets were made of shells, animal horns, wood or metal. They were used to send signals over great distances, to inform each other of news or during hunting. Trumpets, zinken and trumpets were also used to announce the arrival and presence of princes and dignitaries with a certain signal.

Is trumpet hard to learn?

As with any other wind instrument, it is important to practice regularly to build up good fitness and make progress.

What is buzzing?

Buzzing is an exercise you do with your lips, to train your embouchure and sound production.

Can you still start trumpet lessons when you're a bit older?

Learning to play the trumpet isn't really age-related. Your dental health and condition can play a role. Discuss this with your teacher during the trial lesson.

How quickly do you learn to play the trumpet?

How long it takes before you can play the trumpet well? This depends on how frequently you practise. Playing the trumpet can be compared to sports: if you practise regularly, you build up your endurance and your technique improves. Practising 10-15 minutes a day ensures that you make rapid progress.

What types of music can you play on the trumpet?

You can play many genres on the trumpet. Think of big band, brass band and harmony music. But the trumpet also plays an important role in sound tracks, musicals, opera, baroque or classical music. In jazz, salsa, funk and world music, the trumpet often takes a prominent place with great virtuosity.

What is a Zink or Cornetto?

A cornetto, also called zink, is a wind instrument from the Renaissance and is played like a trumpet (by means of lip tension). It has six finger holes and a thumb hole. The hand position is similar to the hand position of a recorder, but the sound production is via a small mouthpiece, like a trumpet. A difficult instrument to play well but with a beautiful, clear and unique sound! Listen to music by Monteverdi!)

What is a natural trumpet?

A natural trumpet is a valveless brass instrument on which one can play the notes of the harmonic series. The natural trumpet was often used in the Renaissance and Baroque. This trumpet is a long double-curved copper tube with a mouthpiece and ending in a small bell. The first natural trumpets had no holes or valves and are played exclusively with the embouchure.

What is embouchure?

Embouchure refers to the activity of the lips that produce the notes. By placing the lips against the mouthpiece in a certain way and letting the lips vibrate, sound is created, which resonates and is amplified in the instrument. The tension and position of the lips determine the pitch, in close cooperation with the mouthpiece and the length of the tube.

How is the pitch created on a natural trumpet?

The pitch on all brass instruments such as trumpet, slide trumpet, trombone, horn or tuba is initially determined by the natural notes, as determined by the length and bore of the tube. (The ratio of length and bore is called scale) Natural notes are comparable to the vibration nodes of a string. On string instruments, you can use these to play harmonics.

What is a slide trumpet?

A slide trumpet is a single tube with a mouthpiece. You can extend the tube by moving a (curved) tube that slides over it. At the end of that movable tube is the bell (horn). So, you are actually moving your entire instrument, except for your mouthpiece.

Is a trombone the same as a slide trumpet?

No, It is slightly different with a trombone. With a trombone, your bell and mouthpiece remain still, and you extend the curved double tube. Extending means lowering the natural tone series.

What do the holes, valves or pistons do?

With holes, valves and pistons you can shorten and extend the tubes of your instrument, so that the natural tone series starts on a higher or lower fundamental note. This allows you to play higher or lower notes and combine the various natural tone series.

Holes and valves

In the Baroque era, trumpets of all sizes were created, with holes and later with valves. This made it possible to play semitones and created a repertoire with a new virtuosity. Other keys could be played without having to change instruments and the range of the trumpets increased.

What are current variants of the trumpet?

Current variants of the trumpet are the cornet, the bugle or the fluegelhorn. There are trumpets in various keys: C, D, E, F, G, and trumpets high A and high B

Who are famous trumpet players?

There are too many great trumpet players to make a choice! Famous names include Louis Armstrong, Lee Morgan, Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Arturo Sandoval, Freddie Hubbard, Tom Browne, Rik Mol, Maurice Andre, Eric Vloeimans, Maite Hontele, Saskia Laroo, Michael Varekamp, Ack van Rooijen, Ibrahim Maalouf and Clark Terry.

Can you learn to play the trumpet well without a teacher?

We don't think so. It is best to take lessons from an experienced musician who inspires and motivates you and can explain and demonstrate everything you want to learn.

 

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Kies je muziekleraar

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Proefles

De proefles is de perfecte gelegenheid om de lesfrequentie, de locatie, je favoriete muziekstijlen of andere stijlen die je wilt ontdekken te bespreken en om je toekomstige leraar te leren kennen. Boek je eerste lespakket en ontvang een gratis proefles. (Normale prijs EU 25,-)

Privémuzieklessen voor alle leeftijden

Op de website van Vivaldi Music Lessons vind je allerlei soorten muzieklessen voor beginners en gevorderden. Instrumentale en vocale muzieklessen voor kinderen, tieners en volwassenen.

Waarom muziekles?

Muziek verbetert je humeur, maakt je vrolijk, brengt je in beweging en geeft je positieve energie! Muziek maken is een van de meest motiverende en gezonde activiteiten in het leven!

Jouw favoriete muziek

We richten onze aandacht op het repertoire dat jij het meest persoonlijk vindt. Hiervoor zijn constructieve feedback, persoonlijke oefeningen, tips en inspiratie van een toegewijde professionele muziekdocent de beste keuze!

Muzieklessen bij jou in de buurt!

  • Voor kinderen, tieners, volwassenen - alle niveaus
  • Flexibiliteit met lespakketten van 5 of 10 lessen van 30, 45 of 60 minuten
  • Gratis proefles bij aankoop van een lespakket (normaal € 25,-)
  • Privélessen bij de leraar of bij jou thuis
  • Gezellige en positieve sfeer tijdens je lessen

Lespakketten

Lestijden, betaling van de lessen en locatie worden individueel tussen jou en je leraar geregeld. Pakketten van 5 of 10 lessen van 30, 45 en 60 minuten.

Online lessen

Als je online lessen wilt volgen, kun je rechtstreeks contact opnemen met de docent van je keuze en de mogelijkheden bespreken.

Choose your Trumpet teacher

Congratulations! Your next step is to check out the page of the music teacher you want to know more about. Get in touch with the trumpet teacher in your area and book a trial lesson!

Trial Trumpet Lesson

The trial lesson is the perfect situation to discuss the frequency of the lessons, the location, the music styles you like most or other styles you may wish to explore and to get to know your future trumpet teacher. Book your first lesson pack, and receive a free trial lesson. (Normal price EU 25,- )

Private Music Lessons For All Ages

At Vivaldi Music Lessons website you will find all types of music lessons for beginners and advanced. Instrumental and vocal music lessons for children, teenagers and adults.

Why Music Lessons?

Music lightens your mood, cheers you up, gets you moving and gives you positive energy! Making music is one of the most motivating and healthy activities in life!

Your Favourite Music

The repertoire for trumpet which you find the most personal to you is where we will focus our attention. For this, constructive feedback, personalised exercises, tips and inspiration from a dedicated professional trumpet teacher are best choice!

Trumpet Lessons near you!

  • Trumpet Lessons for children, teenagers, adults - all levels
  • Flexibility with Lesson Packs of  5 or 10 x 30, 45 or 60 minute lessons
  • Free trial lesson with the purchase of a Lesson Pack (normally 25,-)
  • Private trumpet lessons at the teacher's place or at your home
  • In person or online lessons
  • Cosy and positive atmosphere in your lessons

Lesson Packs

Lesson time, payment of the lessons and location are arranged individually between you and your trumpet teacher. Packs of 5 or 10 trumpet lessons of 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 60 minutes.

Lesson Locations

The Trumpet Lessons will take place at the teacher's place or studio or in the comfort of your own home.

Online Trumpet Lessons

If you wish to follow online lessons, you can contact the trumpet teacher of your choice directly and discuss the possibilities.

Classical to Pop and More!

If music is your passion and classical, baroque, jazz, pop, latin, world music or any other kind of music is where you find the most inspiration, you're welcome to sign up for a trial trumpet lesson.

Music Theory Lessons

Do you wish to know more about the backgrounds of music? Learn more about harmony, tonalities and musical structures? Find your trumpet teacher and discover the advantages of knowledge of music theory.