How to Practice the Chromatic Scale on Trumpet

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Download "Chromatic Scale Practice Guide" here: sellfy.com/p/gQ3Y/

[@alexSehdevaTube]

Aaron I got a plastic flugelhorn today, I am 46, and so far you are my only teacher. I am learning fast and enjoying it!

[@limpingsnake]

Love the videos, they're helping a lot. I'm 42, decided I want more than just admiring Jazz, I want to play it.

[@alexSehdevaTube]

Me too. My jam is Los Hombres Calientes.

[@lowlifebj4279]

Your a grown man get a job

[@weinsterheadjeff4616]

@@lowlifebj4279 bro wtf 💀

[@MrRagnarxx]

how's your trumpet journey going? i'm on day 2 and while im making progress i feel like getting in the upper registers is literally impossible lol

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

@MrRagnarxx what notes are you trying to reach?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Great lesson! I love your blooper at the end. It shows that even the greatest trumpet players like you make mistakes sometimes.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thank you! I have a lifetimes worth of bloopers playing the trumpet. Haha But yes, it's important to show that I'm not a robot. I make mistakes all the time. Effective daily practice limits the amount of them. :)

[@vermilliongecko]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter My trumpet teacher says that bum notes are a given for brass players! Hopefully less over time, but a fact of life!

[@christophergirdwood5176]

Your a lot of help thanks!!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You’re welcome

[@robertparks6115]

Thanks for the video im trying out for all district and this is my last hurdle

[@leducleadership]

I love how you talk about not just how to play correctly, but what the band director is listening for. It helps to develop your own evaluation skills as you learn!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

It certainly does! Having guidelines while you practice is your best teacher.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

If you would like some feedback on your trumpet playing, email me a short video of you playing at theblacktrumpeter@gmail. com Use the subject line "TBT Masterclass".

[@evan-gp2qr]

Thank you. I played along with the video. This was my last assignment before summer!!

[@Drostvideo]

You are a natural teacher

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thanks a lot! I've been told that back in high school when I didn't know how to teach.

[@LindseyHazel]

oh my goodness I love how you talk directly to Kaitlyn! This is a great lesson! Takes me back to playing the flute in middle school!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thank you Lindsey! How long did you play flute for?

[@LindseyHazel]

Oh not that long maybe 3 years, I also played the piano but then got into soccer and other sports instead! I'd rather listen to someone else play! ☺

[@rachelmuller5541]

So beautiful! This is my kind of tone!

[@thesyncerehonystchannel5256]

You don’t know how many times I re-watched this video, thanks for the help

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

The Syncere and Honyst Channel That’s great! 😄 you’re welcome. 👍🏾 how many times do you think you’ve watched this video?

[@thesyncerehonystchannel5256]

The Black Trumpeter about 1 million😂

[@thesyncerehonystchannel5256]

The Black Trumpeter I have a test tomorrow and I have to play my chromatic

[@rachelmuller5541]

You're awesome! Youre helping so many people and really helpful advice on when to slur and when to play quarter notes.

[@manueldelen8361]

Ohhh love it, the lessons are superba. Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪

[@manueldelen8361]

As I say the lessons are super, but I difficult to find my way true all the lessons, It’s overwhelming.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thank you Manuel! When did you start playing?

[@manueldelen8361]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter thanks for your response, I've been playing clarinet for more than 30 years and started playing the trumpet 6 years ago, but that couldn't be combined with the mouth position of the clarinet. Two years ago I stopped playing the trumpet to focus more on the piano. But for some inexplicable reason I took up the trumpet again and since I discovered your lessons everything seems to work much better. And there is another reason, it turns out that playing the trumpet is very good for getting rid of my sleep apnea. The breathing while playing the trumpet would be very good for learning proper breathing. And what I also realize is that trumpet takes constant practice, when you stop it's restarting from oh or almost, but I've been very motivated since discovering your lessons. I'm still trying to figure out which mouthpiece to use. Now I play on a Bach 1 1/4 C have another 7c and a 3c. But I do realize that it is mainly practice that will help me further. But you have so many lessons that I'm kind of drowning in the offer. I like exercises and scales and the metronome a lot, but of course also a nice simple piece of Jazz or Blues. I'm using Google translate to send this email, so there may be some errors.

[@srikard3132]

How can I get my chromatic scale to be faster? I'm trying out for all district and my band director said I would have a higher chance of making all district if I have a faster chromatic. Whenever I try, I always have my fingers moving too fast or my tongue moving to slow.

[@josephlim2567]

Thanks a lot, this is gonna help me with my audition.

[@richardchinonye3870]

This video thought me alot Thank you very much

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Youre welcome Richard!

[@mjapusa4948]

Haven’t played the trumpet in 3 years and I wasn’t good at it, I’m trying to get back in again.

[@jonathanjernigan3545]

I apologize, I brought up the site in the link you gave me. It has a preview. Do I need to buy it in order to download the whole chromatic scale guide? Is there somewhere where I can click download? I want to get the second octave as well.

[@ibojacob]

I Give Thanks ! Nice Practise tips !! I'm going to work with that!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Great! Good to know my tips were helpful. What made you want to play the trumpet?

[@ibojacob]

The Black Trumpeter .When i picked up a friends trumpet many years ago, i fell in love... 2 years ago i got a trumpet for my birthday from my family. I started bringing it to bandpractise , i play organ in a reggaeband. So started to play some simple lines in some songs. Lately i decided to find a teacher, been taking some lessons, so starting to know what i'm actualy playing...lol! Learning score reading an writing meanwhile. My love for the trumpet is growing everyday!!!

[@bandnerd152]

hi my name is Nyla and I'm learning the chromatic scale for All District band this isn't really help me a lot I use this lesson for All County band and I made six chair I'm trying to make at least in the top five chairs in audition I really love your excited it improves my tone and sound and I recommend it to all of my classmates in the 8th grade to try them not to and they said it helps them a lot

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Nyla that’s awesome! Glad I could help you make all county. Keep up the good work and practice hard. Thanks for sharing this with me. 😄👍🏾

[@thebubblybear3150]

Band Nerd OMG. I need help on chromatic for all city auditions. It’s tomorrow!!!

[@nylababy1961]

TheBubblyBear I did all county this year for the ninth green and I made 13th year in the 9th 10th band

[@barryhunt8527]

Brill piece of advice. That slurring gets me. I find it much easier down than up. I can play the chromatic scale but it don’t sound good like you. I guess you could say that when played properly scales sound like a piece of music as opposed to a noise!?! 🤪 Ta 4 the lesson, great stuff, gonna get on this today 👍😁

[@timothykim5074]

thank you so much, this is exactly what i needed. i have a trumpet audition tommorow and this helped me alot

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Timothy kim you're welcome. Good luck tomorrow! 😄👍🏾

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Timothy kim how did the audition go?

[@timothykim5074]

it went well thank you for asking

[@timothykim5074]

he said i coul redo it to if i wanted to

[@siminacuzdriorean2085]

Good lesson

[@wheetgeneration]

Just what I needed right when I needed it. Thanks!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

wheetgeneration that's great! Are you learning the chromatic scale right now?

[@wheetgeneration]

Yes sir. I started learning the trumpet at age 58 a few months ago.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Yo, Congrats on the new journey! 😄👍🏾 what's the one thing you're having the most trouble with in your trumpet playing?

[@wheetgeneration]

I would say tone quality and consistency. Taking time to build decent chops, find the right mouthpiece, etc. I am taking lessons and they help a lot. Currently liking the Rudy Muck 19C.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

One thing that helps build consistency in your playing is to have a daily maintenance/warm up routine which allows you to let the lips vibrate with ease using your air, free of any unnecessary tension and pressure. Here's an exercise you can do everyday at the beginning of your warm up routine. This helps develop your trumpet sound: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWWwdo2Vq71nbNU

[@newyorknight]

Blues scale, would be the best way to explain my situation. Thank you

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

James Dunnet yeah you can practice any scale in this way: In half notes In quarter notes In eighth notes In triplets

[@TrumpetHeadquarters]

Lol that blooper though. The struggle is real! Nice video. It's nice to see other teachers spreading good fundamentals and putting up actual good videos not about playing dubba high C. 🙌🏻

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Trumpet Headquarters Yup! The struggle is real. 😂 Thank you! Gotta help out the folks that wanna do more than just play high notes

[@mastergojidorah9165]

What are the notes to play for the 2 octave chromatic?

[@treydontcountmeout4893]

Thank you for all the helpful tips

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

trey dontcountmeout no problem! How’d you find this video? 🙂

[@treydontcountmeout4893]

I started looking for scales since I'm starting to play again after a long time away from the horn. U and a lot of others popped up. Your teaching methods were on point unlike some of these other channels. I sub asap.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

trey dontcountmeout it’s great that you’re returning to music and the trumpet! That’s good to hear and I’m glad my teaching style resonates with with👍🏾 what inspired you to play again?

[@treydontcountmeout4893]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter I found music as a way to reconnect with my Grandmother who has dementia. I'm hoping playing will give her joy. She sings so I hope to play a duet with her by her birthday in February

[@austinb3560]

I played trumpet for 8 years but haven’t touched it in a while since high school i still have the scales memorized as muscle memory lol

[@newyorknight]

I have a question, is it possible to practice blue note improvisation this way also? Thank you.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

James Dunnet Blue note or blues scale?

[@newyorknight]

That's cool, thanks for your input.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You’re welcome!

[@mikhailalifanau8438]

Hey. I wonder is there any reason to play G with 1 3, or f# with 123 as u do in the video instead of 0(g) and 2(f#) ? BEcause all the time i use my 3rd valve(in C# for example) the tone goes off

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Maddo dos the only time I use 1 3 for G and 1 2 3 for F# is when I play those notes in the lower octaves. But these are alternate fingerings that you could use in a special case. I would only use it if I need to alter the pitch while I’m playing and can’t quickly adjust my tuning slide.

[@JK-ww8dn]

i need an answer im looking into buying a trumpet and im wondering is this the entire range of the trumpet are they all the notes you can play on a trumpet ps i know there is higher and lower notes but they take years of prsctice to sound

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Jakub Kopras there are no limits to range high or low (mostly high). But the most used range is F# below the staff to D above the staff...if you plan on becoming a lead player then the higher range extends to at least Double G above the staff...but the best advice I can give you is to not think about range as a separate entity outside of trumpet playing. It’s apart of the overall technique. Always strive to improve your technique. Be better than you were yesterday and your results will be limitless. Hope this helps! 👍🏾

[@JK-ww8dn]

thank you so much for the quick reply and great advice :)

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Jakub Kopras you’re welcome. Good luck on finding your trumpet

[@kaalima]

I'm a comeback player struggling to get really comfortable with learning scales. Do you have any tips. I feel stagnant. Thanks.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Hey matamba kaalima, it depends on what you want to do with scales, like if you want to improvise with them. Here's a few things you can do besides playing them up and down: 1) play them in different intervals like 3rds, 4ths, 5ths and 6ths 2) play them in diatonic triads and sevenths 3) play them by starting on different notes of the scales (play the modes of each scale) 4) play them in patterns like in the Clarke book the second study There's unlimited things you can do to really get comfortable with scales. If you would like me to give you some personalized video response on what you're doing with scales ( or anything trumpet-wise) email me a video of your playing to [e-mail]. Use the subject line "TBT Masterclass".

[@hstephens-el1511]

Brother Aaron, you are a gifted and blessful trumpet teacher; you are really helping the true essence of the Infinte Spirit Love And Music which is highly needed among the sincerest of heart from which the originality flow as a living manifestation of healing and comfort from the universal sound of life Himself....Gratitude don't stop giving us and our children these wonderful lessons: You're truly giving back what MUSIC has given you...All Hail keep up the great work. " The Silent Brothood"

[@robertparks6115]

Learn the 12 major scales its a good solid achievement that gives you confidence.

[@diz7595]

New to trumpeting and would like to know if when I practicing my major scales or songs do I always use my tongue to blow out every note?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Some songs have certain articulation markings that tell us when to tongue and not to tongue. My advice to you would be to practice scales both all tongued AND all slurred (no tongue). We have to build trumpet technique to be able to play both. You can also do combinations but that can be for another conversation since you're still new. Congrats on starting your trumpet journey. Have fun!

[@diz7595]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter Thank you and by the way I love your lessons!!

[@greekmamalife]

I really enjoyed this video. I like your style of teaching :)

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thanks Christina! Didn't know I had a particular style of teaching. How would you describe my style? :)

[@debbyyoung2692]

You always go straightforward

[@michaelterrazas9047]

I have Jazz All region on November 6th and i need help with improv could you do a video on C blues scale and cord changes

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Not sure if I can whip up a video fast enough to help you before Nov 6th BUT.... I can give you some tips for sure! What C Blues tune do you have to play for your audition? Also, hit me up either on instagram or snapchat (social links above in the description). I can do more there with real time/live playing demos and feedback. I can teach you the C Blues scale and the chord changes there very quickly.

[@michaelterrazas9047]

I messaged you on Instagram @devintheshoe

[@antonymouedine9960]

very great video

[@VideoCashflow]

Great video. Very clear tutorial.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thank you! My goal = making my instructions as clear as possible

[@flashlarue]

Hi can you please notate the actual Chromatic scale in this discussion please? Thanks. Michael

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Michael LaRue yeah no problem. I'll have it up later today. I'll link it up in the next reply and pin it to the top of the comment box

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You can download the exercise that goes with this video here: bit.ly/2ugYcG1

[@anthonytorres8607]

Awesome!

[@radhikasrivastava3618]

Wait how do you play a d sharp

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Valves 2 and 3 same fingering as E-flat

[@lloydrowlands3638]

What valve is bottom F below bottom C in treble clef?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Lloyd Rowlands F natural? You’ll use only the 1st valve.

[@lloydrowlands3638]

So bottom G is 1st and 3rd valve and then bottom F goes to 1st?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Lloyd Rowlands yes F natural right below low G is 1...but...it’s outside the normal range of trumpet. It’s one of the “pedal tone” notes.

[@lloydrowlands3638]

Thank you, I only ask because I play the euphonium with treble clef music and I bought Ed sheeran music which had a bottom F in it and I've never came across any music with that note before

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Lloyd Rowlands well euphonium is slightly different than trumpet. What kind of euphonium do you have? Brand? Is it 4 valves?

[@jonathanjernigan3545]

What scales were you playing? what was the low octave you played and what was the next octave you played?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

I’m playing the chromatic scale going down to low F#. The sheet music is available for download. Click the link in the description.

[@jonathanjernigan3545]

The site shows a preview, do I need to set up an account with the site to download the sheet music? My name is Jonathan by the way, I have been practicing Trumpet and taking lessons for almost a year. This June will be a year. I love the Trumpet.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Jonathan Jernigan no, you don’t need an account :) sellfy.com/p/gQ3Y/

[@nealdaigle1925]

When I play it it sounds a lot higher and I tense up am I just going to high

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Slow down the airstream and relax the middle of the lips.

[@brucekendall52]

Thks.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Bruce Kendall you’re welcome

[@monocitta9363]

thanks! &謝謝！

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

吳吳吳 you’re welcome!

[@lulaajal1490]

Please teach Db major

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

No problem! I'll make that video really soon. Be on the lookout for it. What else should I teach that I haven't already?

[@amakatagoe8324]

That's good

[@hemuchat]

i have so much hard notes it kills me

[@subwaysmithers4293]

Who's Kaitlyn?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Subway Smithers Subway Smithers 😂...I made this video in response to a trumpet player (named Kaityln) who some needed help. I decided to then share the tips not only with her but with others so it would benefit more people that might be having the same issue.

[@seifenstander508]

after more than one year trying to play the trumper i am still far from being able to play this. so probably on the trumpet even after two years you are still a beginner.

[@ManuelParedes-o1u]

❤🎺🎼👍

[@JazzFan76]

Too fast for me. ☹️

[@joshb8739]

The black trumpeter? Why does that sound just a bit racist? I wonder if I will find a white Trumpeter? Yellow Trumpeter? A red Trumpeter?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

They’re not hard to find. 😂