Trumpet Lesson 3: Playing without the tuning slide

What is the name of the trumpet part located near the bell that resembles a backward 'C' and has a water key?

• Valve casing

• Tuning slide

• Leadpipe

• Bell curve

What sound does the trumpet produce when the tuning slide is completely removed?

• A clear, melodic tone.

• A quiet, muffled sound.

• A loud buzzing sound, similar to buzzing on just the mouthpiece.

• No sound at all.

How can a trumpet player change the pitch of the instrument without pressing down any valves?

• By blowing harder or softer.

• By changing the position of the bottom jaw.

• By shaking the trumpet up and down.

• By covering the bell with a hand.

When saying the words "O-A-E" while playing the trumpet without valves, what happens to the pitch?

• The pitch remains constant.

• The pitch gets lower.

• The pitch gets higher.

• The sound becomes distorted.

When re-inserting the tuning slide into the trumpet, which part should be inserted first?

• The shorter, top end.

• The longer, bottom end.

• Either end, it doesn't matter.

• The end with the water key.