Tag: brass instruments

How To Hold a Trumpet: Easy Tips for Beginning Players

If you’re wondering how to hold a trumpet, begin by learning the standard grip for left hand placement and right hand placement. Being a trumpet player requires practice, technique, and dedication. Learning…

Six Ways to Avoid the Brass Repair Shop

As a parent, the small things can quickly add up: replacing a lost retainer, unexpected field trip fees, visits to the doctor, the list goes on. If you want to prevent unexpected…

Essential Cleaning Supplies for Brass Instruments

Essential Cleaning Supplies for Brass Instruments

Brass instruments need to be cleaned and lubricated regularly, or they just won’t work the way they’re intended to. Over time, the valves become sticky, the slides get stuck, and disgusting gunk…

Trombone vs. Trumpet: What Makes Them Different

Even if your child isn’t learning how to play the trombone or trumpet from a professional band or orchestra teacher, you may still be curious about the key differences between the two…