How Do You Play a Trumpet?

What is the name of the instrument that is called trompette in France, trompete in Germany, and barrito, barritar, or trompeta in Spanish?

• Trumpet

• Tuba

• Trombone

• French horn

How far back do types of trumpets date?

• 1500 B.C.E

• 500 years

• 100 years

• 2000 B.C.E

What did military leaders use bugles for?

• To build shelters

• To signal for food

• To play music

• To communicate

What is the purpose of the bell of the trumpet?

• To adjust the pitch

• To hold the valves

• To project sound

• To store water

How many valves does a trumpet have?

• Five

• Two

• Three

• Four

What do players do to make different notes on the trumpet?

• Press buttons

• Move the mouthpiece

• Blow harder

• Press or release valves

What is the purpose of the 'water key' on a trumpet?

• To empty the water that builds up inside the instrument

• To play high notes

• To change the color of the sound

• To adjust the volume

In which types of music are trumpets commonly heard?

• Classical and opera

• Rock and heavy metal

• Jazz, blues, and pop

• Country and folk

What is the most interesting fact you learned about Louis Armstrong?

• He was born in France

• He played the saxophone

• He was a famous painter

• He was a famous trumpet player

What is the purpose of making a homemade trumpet?

• To save money

• To have fun making music

• To avoid buying a real trumpet

• To learn about different instruments