Trumpet

Requirements for Trumpet:

When you rent the instrument from one of our companies, all of this is included in the package:

• Instrument (Please see list of acceptable brands below)

  • • 5C mouthpiece should come with the instrument.  If you did not rent or purchase your instrument from one of our companies, you can purchase the mouthpiece here.  Remember, please do not purchase your instrument from any place that is not a traditional music store.

• Trumpet Care Kit

• Essential Elements Interactive Book 1 for Trumpet (For Beginners Only)

• Wire Music Stand for practicing at home

• For more advanced players, please click here for a 3C mouthpiece upgrade!

Music Companies Used by BMS:

You can use any of these companies to obtain your child's instrument, book, and accessories.  Reps from these companies come to BMS every week.

• Music and Arts Center

Contact:  Michael Pagel michael.pagel@musicarts.com 

• Portman's Music

Contact:  Andy Bell abell@portmansmusic.com

• Big Note Music

Contact:  Jim Schmelzer jimschmelzer@bignotemusic.com

Recommended Brands for Trumpet:

• Yamaha

• Bach

• Jupiter

• King

• Conn

• Olds

• Blessing

• Holton

• Getzen

• Schilke

Helpful Links for Getting Started on Trumpet:

Lesson 1:  Holding the Trumpet

Lesson 2:  First Sounds

Lesson 3:  Playing Without the Tuning Slide

Lesson 4:  C and G

Lesson 5:  Learning the Valves

Lesson 6:  Tonguing the Notes

Lesson 7:  Combining Tonguing and Valves

Additional Resources

Recordings of Famous Trumpet Players

Cleaning your Trumpet

Maintaining Your Trumpet