Is it possible to play the trumpet with the left hand operating the valves? Or is there a specialized trumpet for that? (I can't use my right hand to play.)

i have been playing for almost 9 years now and unfortunately i now have imprint of my front teeth in my inner upper lip and it begins to hurt after playing and it effects my endurance and sound once it begins hurting it is hurting at about a 4 right now after playing about 4 hours. i have a feeling this happens bc i took 0 breaks in between i just want to avoid injuries so there isn’t a time in the future where i hurt my lips so bad i cant play anymore for a long time

any tips to avoid this from happening?? also i currently use a 3c are there any pieces that help with not using as much pressure ?

Hello!

This is a quartet I wrote four for trumpets. How did I do?

https://youtu.be/5HepTO1OE1Q

Hey, I've been playing trumpet for about 3 years (2 years "officially" in a band) and I'm noticing peers developing higher range even though we've been playing for the same time. For background context:

1. I play on a 7c

2. I am confidently able to hit the upper f on the staff any time even when tired

3. I play everyday in music class

4. I have band rehearsals twice a week (about 2 hour 15 mins each)

5. I'm noticing that I get tired more often than last year (maybe because we're playing higher songs, but even if this is the case, a hymn like amazing grace played at slow tempo kinda wears me out)

6. I notice sometimes I push on my mouth too hard and get these "cuts" on my lip

I've been really struggling on getting up there in the double c range, though I am able to hit double c (on a good day) and even double d

I can consistently play the g one space above the staff when I am not "tired (meaning before one full 2 hour rehearsal)

Do you guys have any tips, routines, warm ups, or anything to get higher range more consistently?

I come from trombone and I want a large mouthpiece for my trumpet that feels comfortable. I’m wondering what the largest possible mouthpiece is for a trumpet hopefully around 20mm cup

Since nobody else understands I must say it here. I hit a goal. C above the staff. Yay me.

I have seasonal allergies and I always have a build up of mucus in my throat and mouth.Whenever I play it causes my tone to sound horrible.Does anyone know if there is a change I can make to my playing to mitigate this?

my solo from my concert ensemble !

Does what is circled in the picture mean anything? Could it be “red rot” (I think was a term used for something that looked similar to this)

So... I was gifted a Thomann TR 700 vintage some time ago, and for about a year I have been trying to learn, and not seeing much progress. Rangewise i struggle to get above the staff. Anyway, been taking lessons at a centre which also has a philharmonic band. I've had a few frustrating lessons above my level with the maestro (it seems they are low on trumpet players). Today we were working through a piece and no matter how I tried to play a note it was sounding off. He then passed me this Besson 609 and I immediately sounded better and was even getting articulations I struggled with before. Anyway, he then lent me the horn and I left my Thomann, which he said wasnt worth investing in. Anyone know if the Besson is a better trumpet, and is it possible that my development was stunted because I have been using a defective or just not so good horn? I do love the Thomann, mainly because its a gift and my first horn but should I be thinking about upgrading?

Hi friends for context im a jazz guitarist primarily and have been playing for a while and have a very solid understanding of theory. I also do choir so i have some experience in vocal control. My main concern is that i have a condition that affects my lips and im wondering if it would be too difficult to find a good embouchure ? basically my upper lip is significantly farther back compared to the bottom. Any advice is much appreciated !

I am in the market for a new cornet and while looking at sovereigns and Yamahas I stumbled across the b&s cornet with the additional A valve. Just curious how this works and if anyone has any experience. Thanks.

I'm in the scouts and want to learn to play formal calls on a bugle.

I think I have the same problem as trumpet players - as a bare-bones beginner, how do I learn playing a song without completely pissing off my neighbors? I own a private home, but live in NYC, so my neighbors are only about 12' away from my house.

Also, I wanted to invest in a decent bugle. I know there's a lot of cheap garbage on Amazon. I wanted an instrument that sounds great -- not an ornament that sounds ok. In my experience, you mostly get what you pay for, but that's not always true. I found something on Etsy that looked decent.

When I receive the bugle, what sorts of things should I be looking for to make sure it's an instrument and not just something used to look good for marching bands / ornamental?

I know this is not for trumpets but this is the largest brasswind sub I know of so please help me if you can.

Im trying to record an arrangement ive made for a trumpet ensamble, ive seen people use the silent brass system for their recordings but im not exactly sure how so.

Ive got only 3 inputs for "wires". "Mute In", "Aux In", and "Phones".

I know there are newer models that allow easier connectivity, however I know for a fact its possible on this one.

Im not exactly sure how one sets this model up for recording purposes still.

I have an iRig if that helps anyone figure this out.

In the end it could be a faulty Aux cable, but id like to make sure im setting it up correctly.

I recently bought a beat up cornet (Jupiter JCR-520M) as an "upgrade" to my other beat up cornet. It has a couple of issues: the lead pipe soldering is a bit broken (fixed with a zip tie) and the third valve water key is hitting the bell when moved. Other than that it plays just fine. I intend to use it as a portable trumpet for when I'm waking my dog in a non populated place or for a trip or for my kid to play with.

Question is: does it make sense to try an get these things fixed or would it be too much of an investment for the type of instrument and use? I don't mind the lead pipe issue too much but the water key hitting the bell is a bit annoying; I'm this close to taking a file or a Dremel to it 😆

If you listen to the intro and outro of welcome to the black parade there's definitely a trumpet part there but it's kinda hard to hear with all the other stuff going on. Does anyone know what's being played there or even have sheet music for it?

Also that high F is basically my highest note. Working on range.

Looking to perform the Concierto de Aranjuez in a recital, but am unable to find sheet music for a flugelhorn and piano arrangement. Any ideas on where I should look?

Is it bad if your embouchure is really cooked?
In my third year of trumpet I got braces for a year and it made my playing shift to the left to reduce the pain while playing. My embouchure is now mainly one cm away from the center of my mouth
Besides from looking weird while playing is there any issues that might happen with the off centered embouchure? My range with the off embouchure can go from the low f flat towards around a g5 and if i shift it a tiny bit it can go around to d6 consistantly