Trumpet Lesson 1: Holding the Trumpet

Where should the trumpet case be placed before opening it?

• On a chair or your lap to keep it safe

• On the floor with the handle facing away from you

• On the floor with the big flat side down, handle facing you, and logo facing up

• On the floor with the logo facing down

What are the two main parts of the trumpet found in its case?

• The bell and the valves

• The mouthpiece and the trumpet

• The mouthpiece and the bell

• The valves and the mouthpiece receiver

Which part of the trumpet is designed to receive the mouthpiece?

• The bell

• The first valve

• The mouthpiece receiver

• The third valve

How should the left hand hold the trumpet?

• Thumb on the bell, fingers on the mouthpiece receiver

• Thumb around the first valve, first two fingers around the other side of the valves, ring finger in the ring, pinky hanging below

• All fingers gripping the bell

• Thumb and pinky on the valves, other fingers free

How should the right hand be positioned on the trumpet?

• Fingers gripping the outside tube

• Thumb on the bell

• First three fingertips resting on the valve tops, pinky on the pinky rest, and thumb between the first two valves

• All fingers wrapped around the valves