Lesson #1 - How to Play the Trumpet (for total beginners)

Here's the first trumpet lesson you need when you're learning how to play the trumpet.
This video covers:

1:09 - Trumpet mouthpiece basics
1:54 - Buzzing on the mouthpiece
3:33 - Putting the trumpet pieces together
5:25 - Holding the trumpet
6:43 - Placing the trumpet on your lips
7:09 - Making a sound, finding a note
7:51 - Trumpet embouchure (lips)
8:47 - Open notes on a B flat trumpet (no valves used)
10:35 - Fixing a low, grumbly sound
13:06 - Putting the trumpet back in its case
13:43 - Practice plan

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[carlrivera]

Got my first trumpet yesterday at 53, just about to do the first lesson.

[selinbuyukcengiz]

I was always told that I have to start as a child to play an instrument so I never even tried. Thank you so much for this video! I think I got three of the notes, and I can’t wait to learn more!

[Pro_Veritate]

I’m a beginner Trumpet student from south Korea. I just started my first practice with your video. I will study hard. Thank you.

[thomaslockwood]

I played in Jr High and was first trumpet. Now I'm retired and need a hobby. Got the g. Bought a used instrument fer 100 dolla. Found a place for lessons. Yeah!

[donaldlong]

Thank you, sir, for your instruction. I am 70 years and have been a drummer most of my life. I can pick up my trumpet and get a C pretty much at will. I started trying to use it yesterday. Been interesting for sure and the basement comes in mighty handy. Will keep up the buzzing!!!

[samtrusty]

Got a super nice trumpet from my older cousin who stopped playing bc my Oma didn’t want her money going to waste and I already play 3 instruments (Baritone is my main instrument, then trombone and piano). I’ve messed around with it for a while, but decided to actually learn today!! Thank you so much for this tutorial!!

[soggyghost]

still have my trumpet from marching band despite not touching it an almost a decade -- this is exactly what i needed to pick it back up!!! thank you so much!! im so excited to watch the rest of your lessons!

[JAKERMANGES]

The last year i was in our high school band was 1967. i just purchased a trumpet. Mother could not afford one so i played reed instruments that belonged to the school for 4 years. I'll be 73 on my birthday and was very happy to find your lessons now that I have my trumpet. Thank you

[fairleyrich]

Just purchased a trumpet haven’t played in 20+ years. I’m ready to start this journey thanks for this video

[otiravla]

I've tried other lessons but yours is by far the most friendly and clearest of them all. It's clear that your experience teaching speaks for it self. Great teacher. Thank you.

[andyquinn]

Great lesson Professor! As a sax teacher, I can lean on you to teach the kids who want to play trumpet.

[kenchristianson]

Thank you!❤ Mr. Howie….. played my first G and C. I have been a guitar player for 50 years. Bought a brilliant 1955 King from a friend who didn’t know to play it. Lol😂. Came home and there you were on YouTube making me feel at ease. You’re so right about the choice. I was going to take flute lessons……

[keylaavilez]

I'm buying a trumpet tomorrow! Decision made.. thank you ❤️

[ExaltedDuck]

I played tuba in high school and got pretty good at it. but that was over 25 years ago and I haven't touched one in about 15 years. An old friend from those band days (and accomplished music educator in the time since then, and virtuosic musician throughout his life) passed away last year and I started to realize how much I missed making music. So I bought myself a trumpet, an old Vega Odell I found on ebay for way less than it seems like it should have been priced and now comes the struggle of getting to the point that I can make music out of it. And that's where this video comes in. Thanks for making it.

[UmamiPapi]

I inherited a trumpet from my great grand father who was a famous jazz musician of the day. I love jazz and want to learn to play it.

[kentklewein]

Thank you so much for posting this. You just got my daughter to begin her trumpet journey. God bless you sir!

[robingladman]

Great teaching back playing my trumpet at 70years old thanks

[MyTwoEyesDocumentation]

Thank you by the way I went up into the hills to practice and finally got my first note from watching this video

[LoveLife-gvjg]

My son started lessons here in MD last Sunday (once a week). Your videos as a supplement during the week are a Godsend! What he couldn't "get" in class he is getting from your videos. Thank you!

[TheDutchessOfCornville]

My 9 yr old daughter brought home her trumpet for the first time today. We’re a going to check this series out because it seems great!