Category Archives: Standard Techniques

Glissandi

Posted on 15. January 2021 by Nathan Plante

Glissandi on the trumpet are kind of a mixed bag. On one hand, the trumpet can produce the super cool falls and doits that are familiar from jazz music. On the other hand, it’s nearly impossible to produce a pure … Continue reading →

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Trills, Shakes and Tremolos

Posted on 16. December 2020 by Nathan Plante

Trills Standard half-step trills are easily played across the trumpet’s entire range using the valves. Whole-step trills can be tricky depending on the pitches and fingerings used. Listed below are the more technically awkward whole-step trills on the trumpet. Tremolos … Continue reading →

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Flutter Tongue, Doodle Tongue and Growl

Posted on 13. October 2020 by Nathan Plante

The tongue is a trumpeter’s secret weapon, with which they can coax some fascinating effects from their instrument. In addition to using the tongue for articulation, it can be used to create some interesting sound colors. Here are three of … Continue reading →

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