Chromatic Scale Fingerings For Trumpet

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

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[@alpharopesgaming4260]

Senareta

[@justjoking1794]

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[@victoraranedad1885]

Hi Chris. Great video, much appreciated. Straight to the point and the fingering chart was precisely what I needed. If you are still considering requests, I would love a video review of the styles and differences in approach to jazz standards by the classics: Dizzy, Miles, Chet, etc.

[@myseanmiller3186]

I appreciate you helping me with this axe I'm getting better brO.

[@emmanuelsamuel6168]

Pls sir can I get the fingering chart I have not seen the chart maybe you can help me send it to my mail. [e-mail] thanks sir

[@tibbsinofuna]

"It's ugly, there's tension". I love your delivery.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Yes, thank you sir! That’s the half step!

[@jamesleodelacruz]

Lol

[@emilysandner658]

As a trombone player learning the trumpet, I cannot tell you how much I appreciated your positions insight. That made everything significantly easier than I was expecting!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Happy to help! It's all in the (brass) family.

[@ezra9256]

I love your half step explanation. That’s the best way to put it

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Thank you, Ezra! This is the way my children understood the concept. So, I go with it. 😊

[@jacobm7386]

I'm new to playing the trumpet and this video alone has helped me progress so much! I've been confused about some of the notes and the chromatic scale in general so thank you for clearing that up!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

You are so welcome! That's why I made it and thank you for letting me know! . . . means a lot to me to be able to help you.

[@amauriyounger469]

This is a good video for beginnings and people coming back to playing the horn.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Amauri Younger yes! I created this for such a player!

[@amauriyounger469]

@@ChrisDavisTrumpet im a advanced player and this even helped me as i am returning to play for HS

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Nice! Good luck this year!

[@amauriyounger469]

@@ChrisDavisTrumpet question i just picked up my horn and it hasent been used in a year and all my valves are oiled good and my middle one right now is going down but delaying i oiled it so many times i cheaked for dents theres no dents i also tried oiling from the bottom cap and turning it upside down but nothing is working mind helping me out sir?

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Amauri Younger when that happens typically the second valve slide is out of line adding pressure to the second valve. This isn’t always visible to the eye although sometimes it is. If you’re able to release that pressure then the valve should lift up. You may need a repairman.

[@wptrader9062]

Thanks!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

You’re welcome and thank you for the super chat.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

You’re welcome and thank you for the super chat.

[@skizztrizz4453]

I thought that I lost my mind. I haven't played in years but when you went to G, it made since. Thanks bro ✊🏾✊🏾

[@snagratini]

Best, most comprehensive musical instrument lesson I have seen.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

thank you!

[@esotericist]

i'm a trombinsit (from school days) teaching myself trumpeet. i NEVER knew trumpet had 7 positions in the way you are explaining here. And, as a trombonist, this is So helpful! Thanks.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Happy to help!

[@SurePlaysAMeanPinball]

Your tutorial has gotten me even more pumped about starting back up after 25 years out! My new trumpet arrives, tomorrow 😍 and I'm so excited to get back down to the nutty gritty, and blow away a few neighbors in the process lol. Thank you so much!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Hi Melissa! We just completed our “Buzzing Challenge” and we had many players that returned after 20-30 years off the horn. It was a great experience! I hope you’ll join us for the next one!

[@josepholin5733]

5:04 I'm transferring from the trombone to the trumpet, and I'm just confused why going down the chromatic scale is as simple as 1-7, but going up skips 6 & 7. Is that supposed to happen, if so, why?

[@acidicamino]

Going from G to C skips 6&7 but going for C to G does not. G to C is only 5 half step, but C to G is 7 half steps. Edit: assuming you are going up the scale in both cases

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

As we ascend the partials get smaller (the distance between notes get smaller as we ascend).

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

It is for this reason that it is possible to play any note with any fingering you'd like in the upper register (although it may be out of tune). The notes are soooo close. Study the harmonic series! Great observation and great question!

[@agustinlopez4678]

Omg thank you! You really helped me a lot I’ll make sure to practice every day!

[@msnicoleradley6771]

I play trumpet at my school at gouldsville middle and I have a whole band

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

That’s wonderful news! Keep it up, Michelle!

[@whateverhappens1140]

Great video. I just bought a trumpet and appreciate your explanation of this technique. I especially like the muscle memory and metronome tips. Rhythm is where I am a slacker.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Glad it was helpful! Stay on the rhythm!

[@diegosandwiches]

thanks for the video! Helped me out a lot on understanding the chromatic scale.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Glad it helped! You're welcome!

[@stephenmcgrew8868]

Great video. I learned a lot. I already knew all the notes and fingering from low F# to high F# but I never thought of them as positions. FWIW, I noticed your 3rd valve was sticking a little bit when you were holding the horn in front of the camera going from position 7 to 1.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Stephen McGrew sorry but I don’t know what FWIW represents. What does that stand for? But, yes, my trumpet is still pretty new and I wasn’t washing the valves as often as a new horn needs to washed. But yeah about the positions.... I was teaching a brass class some years ago when I finally realized the positions were the same on trumpet and trombone. It can be helpful to know that especially if you’re teaching in a classroom situation. Thanks for reaching out!

[@stephenmcgrew8868]

@@ChrisDavisTrumpet FWIW = For What It's Worth : ) You're video is very helpful. I appreciate being able to look at the finger positions in a different way. With time and practice, it should come natural I suppose. It's like when I learned to type. At first I had to think about where every key is located in order to spell the words. But in time, that went away and my fingers learned where they needed to go without having to think about it. It's probably the same thing with Trumpet. I'm teaching myself Trumpet right now; that's why I'm watching KZbin videos. I'm using the piano as a guide to the trumpet. Because I know all the major and minor scales on the piano, I made a chart of the piano keys for the full range of the Trumpet and wrote the trumpet fingering for each note on each piano key. So if I want to play a scale, I just look at that chart and I can see the scale and what fingering is necessary. Kind of an easy way to teach myself scales and arpeggios. I've memorized the whole chart, so I don't have to look at it anymore. Soon I'll have to do some sight reading though.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Oh yes! Sight-reading!

[@neptuneairslash3867]

Very informative. Been playing the trumpet since 2010 and I learned something today. :)

[@twibbletibble7398]

Brilliant lesson. Thanks so much!

[@MikeM91320]

Thanks for the great video, Chris. Always helpful. Seems like its been a while since we have seen you.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Michael McGuire yes, it has! My schedule has changed but I’m still here for you guys!

[@chrisbaron70]

Thank you Chris. I’m going to get into this practice every day 😁👍🎶

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Wonderful! Keep pressing!

[@19tet]

Thanks for also explaining the positions Chris, I learned that today :')

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Happy to help!

[@SlashnKashmir]

Can you make a specific video about 1st and 3rd valves slides?

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Geined858 sure! That should be a fun one.

[@prsv6773]

You make this look so easy. Thank you.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

You are welcome; you can do it too! Take your time.

[@samuelkwakuosei6084]

great lesson, what brand is your trumpet? I'm looking for a good and affordable trumpet to buy

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

I play Edwards Instruments. They have the best valves in the business!

[@RocketmanRadford]

The trumpet is the amplifier! Classic. Thanks.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Yes. Yes. Yes. It certainly is! I Am Music.

[@stephenhill6003]

Thanks for the video and book recommendations.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Stephen Hill you’re welcome! Those are some good books!

[@TurkundJDizzl]

I've noticed that you move the middle finger of the left hand along when you play the scale at certain notes.. is that for fine-tuning?

[@benhur959]

Good instructor of the fundimentals…

[@DanielOgunleye-m4c]

Hey Mr Chris David I need the chart for chromatic scale on trumpet

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

The download link is in the description.

[@DanielOgunleye-m4c]

Hey Mr Chris Davis have click on the link u said but the chart is not About the chromatic scale

[@AlbertonJiggletip]

Where can I get those finger buttons

[@BiancmD]

Big request: Fingering for Chet Baker’s, “Everything Happens To Me.”

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

That’s one of my favorite ballads!

[@imthebrother]

What kind of piano/keyboard is that you're test-playing on this video? I myself self-taught piano and percussion before taking up the trumpet.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Henry Cooper it’s an old Yamaha I’ve had for years! Not sure of the model number.

[@diegoturiso625]

I have this same keyboaed. It's the Yamaha PSR-270

[@lancerettberg2071]

Thanks Chris! Do you have preferred fingering positions for the pedal notes below low F#?

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Yes, absolutely! Ideally, you would want to use the same fingering as usual but while you're learning it is possible to use 1-2-3 combination and bend down to the goal notes from that position.

[@lancerettberg2071]

@@ChrisDavisTrumpet Excellent! Thanks!

[@杨泽群]

where can I buy your trumpet? please🙏I like this trumpet

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

杨泽群 edwards-instruments.com

[@yermekbaimenov8352]

Hi Chris, What is difference in fingering chart for trumpet in C? I have trumpet in C

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Yermek Baimenov the fingering is the same although there are some notes that would be considered alternate on Bb but are standard on C trumpet.

[@darthmyles9625]

Thanks this is great I just got a trumpet!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Perfect! Watch the video I made about Long Tones too. It should help !

[@UjahEmmanuel-k6i]

I need the fingering chart pls

[@GalSolidsymmetry]

Hey @Chris Davis, I love the design of your horn... is that custom build or is there a brand making them. The combinations of matt gold and silver and those tuning rings... I also like the finish and the size of the instrument. I am an industrial designer so I see those things, and make me wonder :D. enlighten me please

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

I play the Edwards X13 Trumpet. Good eye!

[@1SUNGODELBASIR]

Thank you. Keep them coming.

[@komma6131]

Mans saved a test I didn’t practice for

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Practice your horn! 😆Glad to help!

[@MrLeftfootlouie]

Thank you so much ,my man . You're awesome. Thanks for the saving my face tip.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Certainly! Practicing music is mainly mental. Happy to help!

[@samsonumahi4777]

Please I need the chart

[@RocioSanchez-sc4kt]

Wow what an epic video 🎉

[@soldier2194]

0:13

[@thebarkaysfan1100]

Itd be helpful if you could name to the notes as well as the valves as some of else have no music background ahah

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Do you mean like this? 😜 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6W9i2mMotRpn6ssi=M43k7XK3tlvGt13B

[@thebarkaysfan1100]

@@ChrisDavisTrumpet yes! Ty🙏

[@simonlaabstraccion9799]

Amazing : the trumpet is the amplifier, You are an instrument

[@bobbyg467]

Great lesson!! thanks!!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

bobby g you’re welcome and thank you!

[@dzorsumeshack5337]

What of teachings of the trombone

[@briansmith4520]

Why is C actually a Bb note ? The actual sound is a tone lower on every note you name? Thanks

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Great observation! Do you play another instrument? I'm playing a Bb trumpet in this video so it's a whole-step above concert pitch.

[@its_dominic8897]

What tempo did you go in

[@k.scotsparks9247]

‘nicely done, brother.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

K. Scot Sparks thank you!

[@Rirky]

Thank you so much! This was really helpful!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Rirky certainly! glad to help!

[@saxsmithmusic3258]

Hi! Great video! What is the mic you are using on your trumpet?

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

On this particular video, I believe that I used the Perception 220 by AKG 🔌 into my Zoom H5 for both my voice and 🎺. I had to manually turn the gain up for my voice and down for the trumpet. What do you use?

[@heatherlapoint49]

Great thanks!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

You bet!

[@CorkyWicks]

What equipment do you use? Do you have a favorite flugelhorn for beginners?

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

I Play Edwards X-13. I can't say what flugel is made for a beginner but Yamaha makes a solid intermediate horn. Edwards flugelhorn is incredible too but I'd say that it is a pro horn.

[@elidewine9067]

@@ChrisDavisTrumpet b6s1 ?

[@lifetimesofamultiplemediam1003]

Brilliant!… So helpful. tank you sah!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Certainly my friend!

[@Johnny-zs6vo]

3:15 felt like this was made for me

[@mexton]

Yeah Chris!This is Great

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

mexton thank you very much!

[@MutantSoup]

hi, what kind of trumpet is this? who makes it?

[@internallyscreaming89]

I'm a low woodwind what am I doing here

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

There's good teaching here and you're always welcome! 😄

[@LifeWithBrianna.]

This is brianna Oconner this is great

[@mrarmaggedon31415926]

so what happens if you only depress the 3rd valve?

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

It’s like pressing 1-2 combination but with slightly different tuning.

[@skylerjones8029]

just the video i needed

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

I’m glad this was here to help you! Download the chart too if you need it.

[@angelasokolowski9961]

dang your trumpet is beautiful

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Thank you, Angela! It’s used for art in more ways than one. 😊 Edwards X-13

[@claytenkinny3196]

Super cool sir

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Right on! I hope this is helpful to you.

[@marriowhyte3336]

whats the brand of trumpet?

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Edwards

[@marriowhyte3336]

@@ChrisDavisTrumpet great. Where can I buy one from and what's the price range sir??

[@garrettalston163]

Thank God

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

I’ve got you, Garett!

[@Moonstarbell]

My trump doesn’t have the two holes in the bottom to hold so it’s out in the opens

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Take it to an instrument repair shop. They will be able to order the proper replacement parts.

[@dzorsumeshack5337]

Why do u keep moving the slide before playing the trumpet

[@SurePlaysAMeanPinball]

PS I love your trumpet with those big fat keys! Super sweet.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

I like it too! 🙂Wish I designed it but I'll play it! Thank you!

[@kevinscorner388]

Wow. U r amazing. Love from india

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Thank you very much! How is your practice time these days?

[@what60426]

Hey there, Chris.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Tracy Chapman !!!!! What’s happening! Nice surprise!

[@MikeM91320]

@@ChrisDavisTrumpet "The" Tracy Chapman?

[@maconins123]

What’s that trumpet?

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

I play an Edwards X-13! How about you?

[@elidewine9067]

@@ChrisDavisTrumpet What mouthpiece is that in the video?

[@Delko_mino]

4:51

[@braveadventure6701]

can u type ur username so i could copy and past it

[@mirsepehrmahvan9471]

I don't understand. Same position is beeing used for the same note but in different octaves. There was an octave interval between the notes C you played but you used the same position for both!!!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

That is correct! You do understand! In between the 2 C’s is the note G. Descending from G is Gb, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C

[@thompsonemmanuel4369]

🇩🇪🎺👍

[@stevenherrera4170]

Romans 10:9 Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

This is one of the first verses I ever learned! By the way, I do confess and I do believe! 😊

[@killua5076]

I play sax why am I here

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Because you love Trumpet! :)

[@Koastal-Is-him]

I’m a sax player I shouldn’t be here

[@dax9220]

nice wath trompet you have?☺️ it’s very nice