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?

• Trombone

• Tuba

• Trumpet

• French horn

How far back do types of trumpets date?

• 2000 B.C.E

• 500 years

• 100 years

• 1500 B.C.E

What did military leaders use bugles for?

• To play music

• To signal for food

• To communicate

• To build shelters

What is the purpose of the bell of the trumpet?

• To store water

• To adjust the pitch

• To hold the valves

• To project sound

How many valves does a trumpet have?

• Two

• Four

• Three

• Five

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

• Move their tongue

• Change the mouthpiece

• Press different keys

• Blow harder

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

• To project sound

• To empty moisture

• To hold the valves

• To adjust the pitch

In which types of music are trumpets commonly heard?

• Rock and metal

• Jazz, blues, and pop

• Classical and country

• Folk and reggae

What is the challenge in playing the trumpet?

• Blowing air correctly

• Adjusting the valves

• Learning to read music

• Cleaning the instrument

What is the Wonder of the Day #66 about?

• How to play the guitar

• How to play the piano

• How to play the trumpet

• How to play the drums