On this page, trumpet players will find videos and other resources related to trumpet playing and instrument care. Please refer to this page often as Mr. Barnard updates this page regularly.
For tutorial videos designed specifically to our Measures of Success Book, CLICK HERE to view videos put together by our D97 Elementary Band Teachers.
A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to Dr. Selfridge, Mr. Glynn and Mr. Walton, for putting together these great video tutorials for beginners! I highly recommend that students and families follow Dr. Selfridge on YOUTUBE, TWITTER and his website: gobando.com
In this video, students will learn how to open up their trumpet case as well as identifying the mouthpiece and accessories, such as valve oil.
It is very important for both students to view this video with their family in order to properly take care of their trumpet.
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In this video, Mr. Walton goes over the parts of the trumpet, including the valves, leadpipe, tuning slide, and bell.
It is very important for both students to view this video with their family in order to properly take care of their trumpet.
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In this video, Mr. Glynn demonstrates how to hold the trumpet. Â
It is very important for both students to view this video with their family in order to properly take care of their trumpet.
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In this video, students will learn how to properly buzz on their mouthpiece and then on the trumpet.
Students will learn how to create the proper embouchure (lip setting) when buzzing the mouthpiece and playing the trumpet.
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In this video, Mr. Glynn demonstrates how to make the first sounds on the trumpet, first by buzzing and then playing on the trumpet.
Students should try to play along with Mr. Glynn. Don't worry if your notes don't sound like Mr. Glynn's. Just try to make sounds on the trumpet.
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In this video, Mr. Glynn demonstrates how to play the notes G and C on trumpet, using no valves. Try to play along with Mr. Glynn and don't worry if you are having trouble hitting your G's
If you are getting C's and not G's that okay. It will take a little time to build your lip muscles in order to be able to go back and forth on these two notes.
Also, keep practicing siren sounds to help your lips become flexible.
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In this video, Mr. Glynn, demonstrates how to tongue on the trumpet. Students should try to play along with Mr. Glynn.
Don't worry if you don't get your pitches correctly right away. The main idea is to get started tonguing.
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In this video, students will learn about the different valves of the trumpet and different finger combinations that trumpet players will use in order to play different notes on the trumpet.
Try to play along with Mr. Glynn and don't worry if you don't get every note out correctly. Â
Repeat this video as needed and practice this with Mr. Glynn.
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In this video, students will learn how the valves work on the trumpet to help change the pitch.
Students will also learn about air speed and how it helps them play higher and lower notes on the trumpet.
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In this video, Mr. Glynn demonstrates tonguing on the trumpet, along with switching to different valves. Try playing along with Mr. Glynn and don't worry if you are not able to get all of the notes out correctly.
Review this video and practice along and you will get better.
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In this video, Mr. Walton demonstrates how to improve your sound on trumpet by buzzing clearer and switch to lower and higher notes by making siren sounds on the mouthpiece.
Mr. Walton also demonstrates on how you can play melodies on just the mouthpiece.
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In this video, we are going to learn how to correct puffy cheeks when playing the trumpet. The instructor talks about achoring your lips against your teeth, especially the corners of your lips.
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In this video, students will learn how to play "Hot Cross Buns" on the trumpet, using the notes, E, D, and C.
In this video, students will learn how to properly oil their valves, using valve oil. Students will also learn how to properly pulling out and handling valves when oiling.
Students pay close attention to the number placed on the valve to make sure you are placing the correct valve back into the valve casing. Mr. Barnard recommends that you oil one valve at a time to help keep track of the correct valve & casing.
It is very important for both students to view this video with their family in order to properly take care of their trumpet.
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In this video, Dr. Selfridge will go over the ways students can help fix their trumpet sound be checking their valves (right order, or clicked into place).
It is very important for both students to view this video with their family in order to properly take care of their trumpet.
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In this video, students will learn how to have good posture and breathe correctly in order to support playing any wind instrument.
Students should practice both posture and breathing regularly in order to play with a better sound on their instrument.
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In this video, you will learn how to deep clean and sanitize your trumpet. MAKE SURE TO WATCH THIS VIDEO WITH AN ADULT AND DO NOT DO THIS WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION!!!
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In this video, Mr. Walton and Dr. Selfridge demonstrate how to play "We Will Rock You", using only four notes, F, E, D, and C.
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In this video, Dr. Selfridge and Mr. Walton demonstrate how to play "Let's Go Cheer", using only two notes, G & E.
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In this video, Dr. Selfridge will teach us how to play Jingle Bells on the trumpet, using the first 5-notes we learned, C,D,E,F,G.
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In this video, students will learn how to do lips slurs on the trumpet. Lip slurs are great exercises to help trumpet players with their lip flexibility when playing. Â
Don't worry specifically about the music notation and focus on the fingerings on the bottom right side of the screen. Â
The teacher will play each example first and you will play it back (i.e. Simon Says ... Call & Response).
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Check out Aaron Washington's Youtube channel titled "The Black Trumpeter" to see all the cool videos he has put together for young and advance players.
Please note that Aaron calls this scale the C Major scale, which is correct. However, we refer to this scale as the Bb Concert Major Scale, especially when we are playing together in full band.
By the end of your first year of playing, students should be able to play this scale comfortably.
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This is a step by step video on how to deep clean your trumpet. Make sure to do this with an adult! Â
You shouldn't need to give your trumpet a bath anymore than twice a year.
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A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to Dr. Selfridge, Mr. Walton and Aaron Johnson for putting together these great videos!
In this video, students will continue to work on lip slurs for trumpet. This video will go up to our high C, 3rd space in the music staff.
Again, don't focus on the music notation, but rather the fingering found in the lower right side of the screen.
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Check out Aaron Washington's Youtube page titled, "The Black Trumpeter." He has some real good exercises to help you develop your trumpet playing and strength. Â
The 2nd half of this video is just the play-a-long track for you to play along with.
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In this video, Aaron demonstrates this great lip slur warmup to help build strength in your trumpet playing.
The 2nd half of this video is just the play-a-long track for you to play along with.
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In this exercise, Aaron demonstrates how to play this great lip slur exercise, which will help you develop your trumpet playing.
The 2nd half of this video is just the play-a-long track for you to play along with.
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In this video, Aaron demonstrates how to play your chromatic scale, from low C to C (3rd space in the staff). Â
By the end of your 2nd your year you should be able to play along on this exercise.
The 2nd half of this video is just the play-a-long track for you to play along with.
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In this video, Mr. Walton will demonstrate how to play "Star Wars" on trumpet.
In this video he is having you learn how to play by ear. This is a great skill to have in addition to reading sheet music.
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In this video, Dr. Selfridge demonstrates how to play the tune "Final Countdown" on trumpet.
In this video he is having you learn how to play by ear. This is a great skill to have in addition to reading sheet music.
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In this video, Dr. Selfridge demonstrates how to play the tune, "Havana" on trumpet. Â
He talks about the A minor scale, putting this tune in a minor key.
In this video he is having you learn how to play by ear. This is a great skill to have in addition to reading sheet music.
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In this video, Mr. Walton and Dr. Selfridge will demonstrate how to play "Uptown Funk" on trumpet.
In this video he is having you learn how to play by ear. This is a great skill to have in addition to reading sheet music.
Here is the play-a-long track once you have the whole tune learned.Â
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In this video, Dr. Selfridge will demonstrate how to play "See You Again" on trumpet.
In this video he is having you learn how to play by ear. This is a great skill to have in addition to reading sheet music.
Please note that trumpet players will need to play all the way up to high D (4th line of staff) in order to play the whole tune.
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In this video Dr. Selfridge will teach us how to play "Watch Me" by Silento.
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In this video, Dr. Selfridge demonstrates how to play Katy Perry's song "Roar" on trumpet.
In this video he is having you learn how to play by ear. This is a great skill to have. Â
Trumpet players will need to play up to a high E (4th space in staff) in order to play the whole tune.
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In this video, Dr. Selfridge demonstrates how to play The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights.
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For our most advanced trumpet students, this video will work on lip slurs up to high E, above our high C. Pay close attention to the fingerings found at the bottom of the music staff examples and be aware of the slight fingering change at the end of each example.
Again, call & response with the teacher.
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The video links below are not necessarily tutorials, but are fun songs to learn on your instrument. Some of them can be a challenge, so make sure you have your fingering chart available and use the pause button on your device to help you learn any new notes or fingerings. The main objective here is to find something you would like to learn and enjoy playing on your instrument.
CLICK HERE to go to the Brassified Youtube Channel to find more fun music to play on the trumpet.
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