How to Play C Major Scale on Trumpet

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thank you for watching my video on how to play the C Major scale. Are you having trouble playing this scale or other scales with ease? Let me know in the comment section below :)

[@beb0p858]

Very nice video, you're a great teacher: But I'm having a lot of trouble going from C and up. I can go down to Bb, A and then G, but I don't know what to do with my embouchure when I have to go up :)

[@calebmacias9159]

@@beb0p858 try to hum the note and then using that same face structure, blow into the trumpet

[@pierreherve.49]

Bonjour à vous Je regarde toutes vos vidéos pour performer ma Trompette. Très intéressant Merci

[@frozendxwn]

Never knew how or when to move the valves, all the charts only show the fingers!!! This is such a life saver alongside your other videos for a self taught beginner like me, thank you so much for your hard work!!!

[@mrtoles8692]

I'm so glad I found your channel I'm starting play again I use to play the trombone so last night I finally bought a trumpet I've practiced on one many years ago again thanks for your channel

[@terminusest9083]

I've picked my trumpet up again having not touched it for 25 yrs. I just wanted a good clean sound to reference to get my ear back into tune. You're one of the best tones on the internet. Thanks very much.

[@finleynyhus6657]

Thank you so much for making this, I got a trumpet for christmas and I am just learning how to play. This helped immensely.

[@robkennedy8091]

Thank you for this Aaron. I’m an enthusiastic beginner and I’m trying to get my head around all the different notes and scales and this is a great video to keep referring back to. 👍👍🎺🎺

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You’re welcome and congrats on becoming a new trumpet player! I have a great Live Virtual Masterclass coming that I believe would be perfect for you. It’ll start you off on the right foot so you can continue your journey with a lot more ease. See more details and Reserve Your Seat here ==> bit.ly/trumpetmasterclass

[@TheBootstrapBoutique]

Great video! I had no idea that trumpets have that valve slide despite 6 years of band🙈 In my defense, I was a percussionist. We just hit stuff!

[@clairepete3961]

I've been a percussionist since 5th grade (I'm in 8th rn) and I just started learning trumpet yesterday (I can already play this C scale) and all my friends that play trumpet r like "ur holding it wrong, u gotta put this finger on this slide and this finger under this slide" and I'm like "what???🤔" 😂

[@scream2677]

i play percussion in school right now (im also in 8th grade) and yeah we really just hit stuff, so i decided to learn trumpet, and my father has taught me alot. Your videos are what got me started.

[@liam_c4043]

I played trumpet for 2 years then switched to baritone for 3, gosh its difficult to switch back, but you're a big help. Thank you

[@Matetesmile]

Just bought a new trumpet after 20 years. I'm loving your channel!!!

[@michaelmatthewkomaromigabr9588]

THANK YOU.... TRUMPET WAS MY FIRST INSTRUMENT BUT LATER ON IN LIFE I TOOK UP THE GUITAR.... I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF GOING BACK TO TRUMPET.... THANK YOU AGAIN

[@tjtj3829]

Thanks this is my first scale that I've learned and I'm older. Wish I would have started younger play other instruments but I also like the trumpet it's fun 🎺😊

[@GoodGuyBiker]

picked up the trumpet for the first time in 20 years and this had me sorted like I was back in the ska band all over again Thanks!

[@mikethestrange]

thanks. super helpful! you're the best x

[@strongnorms]

Thank you for the lesson! I really needed it to get started playing trumpet late in my life. Subscribed!

[@IvanRecordCastle]

Learning to play this scale, wait, valve slides? Oh man! Thank you!

[@goofiestnote9046]

Thx for making this video I’m trying to tech a trouble 9th grade trumpet the beginning since he needed to be taught very slowly and he was kinda push to the side because of him never improving!!So now when I’m not playing with him he has a video to play along with!!

[@Drostvideo]

Great tutorial

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

isitebuild Thank You! I'm glad you enjoyed it. How was the audio? Trumpet can be a little much when you try to record.

[@Drostvideo]

Sound was fine

[@jaredmanuel8444]

Nice! I did tutorial on this just 5 mins ago but you explained it so well especially with the edits added in

[@creeperarmor8078]

Trying to write sheet music, didn’t know what key a trumpet could play in Thank u

[@CornetBlues]

Basics are vital,Great simple video 🎺🎶🎺👏👏

[@Cameroncen]

My notes keep sputtering out after the G any advice?

[@pathz2022]

Same

[@luhbot]

Try and tighten your embochure

[@marinakola1416]

Its because you don"t have enough breath

[@antonymouedine9960]

i like very much..good idea of presentation..good work..

[@Uncle_Temilade]

I'm new to the trumpet world... I'm literally blank.. Would you help please ??

[@barbarahatch7679]

Thank you I am in symphonic band and I have been for 3 or 5 years I played jazz for a little but thank you.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

layla Hatch you're welcome! 😄 do you like playing jazz? Do you play in your school's jazz band?

[@spencersdemise]

bro thanks for the help on my trumpet virtual play tests

[@leducleadership]

This is so cool! The instruction is very clear and the camera angles are great! I also really like the graphics that help with the music reading.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Evil Genius Leadership Consultants Thank You! I wanted to make sure folks got the whole experience of seeing and hearing.

[@khalilsidaoui]

thank you for all the videos man

[@AndrewNoakestrombone]

Great video!!

[@guitarfox8316]

What if you can’t do slides my trumpet was made in 1908 in nyc and has a hard time adjusting slides

[@227prince]

I’m new to the trumpet. It’s my fourth day and I can play this scale. It’s natural to me as I played trombone and tuba in middle school. And I just have to say I’m not using those tuning slides. I’m from Louisiana and everyone I know can sing on the horn and never uses those. I might b wrong but I’m not using it and my notes sound the same. Despite bad tone

[@givingoutrobloxaccounts6208]

Thank you very much! I had to show my band class this

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

No problem! That’s awesome. Hope it helped 😄😂

[@vaughnescoffery5927]

Thanks sooo much

[@malcdogg412]

Thanks so much!

[@bambananibrassband9437]

thats a great video we really appreciate it thanks alot for the c major scale lesson

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Bambanani Brass Band You’re welcome! 🙂👍🏾 What other topics should i cover to help you all more?

[@TLina79]

Really cool

[@mkdon3988]

Can you maybe do a tutorial on dorian mode and lydian.?

[@durtemenace9953]

I can’t change my pitches properly I either go higher or lower than I am supposed to or I squeak. Any tips?

[@roderickmcqueen3672]

First I want to say thank you for what you do. I want to know do you have all of the major scales in order, and all together?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Roderick McQueen no problem! 😁 yeah I made tutorials for all 12 major scales. Here’s the link for the playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLTP2ukv7Mzz85yiOgHj3uXkbDROXZbuPR

[@Drswarley]

C and G are the same if I am not mistaken. Looks pretty much similar from the video I just watched! If not kindly explain. Thanks

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

C and G are slightly different. The only difference is one note. In C major it has a F-natural while G major has a F-sharp

[@Drswarley]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter Thank you.

[@joshuagrant2330]

Learned how to play it already just gotta master it

[@kingofallwhites]

Do you only use valve slides on fancy trumpets? I never remember using them in school.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Fancy trumpets? All trumpets have 1st and 3rd slides. Using them just makes playing the trumpet easier so we don’t have to adjust the pitch with our embouchure.

[@EagleTheGreat]

They have a SLIDE valve?????

[@ebonibragg4314]

THANK YOU SO MUCH I have a finale exam test on this and i'm really really nervous

[@stanbury69]

is the b (7th interval) a flat b? thanks

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Sean Stanbury if it’s lowercase b then it’s an accidental like...Eb Ab etc....it can also represent the interval quality like.....flat or minor 3rd = b3

[@jessyeung3151]

Teacher what is the difference of C and G? The first and third valve tuning slide, how can you do it? Thanks

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

C is a lower pitch which needs slow air. G is a higher pitch that needs faster air.

[@stephencunliffe3879]

Excellent !

[@edgemo3000]

THANKS

[@badlt5897]

Okay how soon before I can try out for Southern Us Sonic Boom?

Subbed and commented! I wish I could play the trumpet! Great double screen video! Cheers!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thank you! I thought it would be helpful to show different angles. There's perks to learning online :)

Yes, it is helpful!

[@allieburns5806]

since your a good trumpet player lets see you play the 2nd octave on this scale. Ive been playing for 5 years now and i can barely hit that high C on the 2nd octave without warming up. (im only on this video since i was looking for the High D at the top of the bar line but i cant find a video on it so now im just browsing through your videos seeing if you go up to it on any of them. I dont have my trumpet at home with me or else i would play it myself)

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Allie Burns I could do another video playing the 2nd octave. My range video shows me playing up to C above the staff. Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGLOeJKadsqha5o

[@adrianna530]

Do you have to use the tuning slides when you play this scale?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

It helps with better intonation. The more you practice using the slide on things like scales and arpeggios, the more it'll become second-nature to use the slide while you play actual music.

[@xaxzul5940]

In the assignment I was given there’s a F sharp and C sharp in the key signature. It doesn’t sound right when I play it but I’m pretty sure I’m using the right fingerings. Is it supposed to sound weird or am I doing something wrong?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

I see you figured it out and found my D major scale tutorial. 👍🏾😄

[@xaxzul5940]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter yup, thanks. I forgot that for trumpet the Concert C Major is the D major scale not the C major scale

[@hxsst1202]

Thanks dude

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You’re welcome

[@dillonkondylas8382]

Me playing trumpet: Aight this is easy Me once I hit high G: *dying moose sounds*

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Watch this video if you don’t want to sound like a dying moose when you play high G kzbin.info/www/bejne/fouXZHuIgbdpnZI

[@TV-bw4rc]

감사합니다. 악기를 연주하시는 곳과 방법 이렇게 공유를 해 주셔서 고맙습니다. 오늘은 약속을 지키고자 합니다. 유친님과 손을 잡고 전체설정을 하고 서로가 성장하는 채널이 되돌고 응원합니다. 저의 채널과 손을 꼭잡고 쭉~~이어지길 응원합니다. 오늘도 행운이 가득하시길 빕니다.

[@andreabrown-westfahl5970]

As a music teacher here in Milwaukee, I was wondering if I could contact you for my students who are learning how to play trumpet

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Of course! Here’s my email [e-mail] Talk soon, Aaron

[@kingkramer]

POV: You're a trombone player who got a sudden substitute job teaching kids on cornet, baritone/euphonium, and alto horn - and you're in a slight panic :P

[@emmanuelrodriguez1693]

whats the point of the slides? Is it still right to play without using the slides?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

The slides help with intonation. Very important.

[@raulr.gutierrez1807]

I have a question. How can you hold too much air to do all the notes at once without taking air again?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Raul R. Gutierrez take a deep breath and try to make it last from beginning to where you want to end. Playing at a softer dynamic helps.

[@raulr.gutierrez1807]

You are right, black trumpeter. Playing at a softer dynamic work, although I made it up until G. If I keep practicing, hopefully I could read to high C. Thanks for the help. You are a true musician.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You’re welcome Raul! If you need some tips on playing higher notes, check out this video I created “How to Play Higher Notes on Trumpet | Part 1” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmHUnn6Xd5x5aZI

[@benwilliams9051]

If C is technicallt concert b flat then why is it in this scale? Concert c major scale has no sharps or flats correct? Im j learning trumpet and am using concert notes instead of the whole step up notes w trumpet. Can u help?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

It’s important ant to know that trumpet is a transposing instrument. Sheet music for B flat trumpet is written one whole step up from concert pitch.

[@diz3944]

Is there a C flat major scale for trumpet? On the circle of fifths chart, it shows a C flat major scale.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

It’s a different spelling of the B Major. Same notes. Different note names

[@diz3944]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter Thank you.

[@sophiadimascio4812]

C and D: 0:21 E and F: 0:48 G and A: 1:19 B and C: 1:52

[@reubenbenreuben3258]

Ok compadre i just buy a trumpet you are the teacher i am ready

[@erickdezha2092]

make more vids this helps me alot

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

What type of vids would you like to see?

[@SteveMcGarrigle]

When did that slide thing happen? I played Trumpet in bands and orchestras for years and that was never a thing?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Tuning slide have always been apart of the trumpet since I started. The 1st and 3rd valve tuning slide make playing in tune a lot easier so we don’t have to physically “lip” certain notes…thus reserving more energy to play trumpet with less effort.

[@jayeankney5051]

So how is the high C different than the low C?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

The higher C requires faster air. The low C needs slow air. That’s the only difference.

[@rahush9515]

I like your Chanel

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thank you Rahush! How did you find my channel?

[@JazzFan76]

I've been playing the trumpet for 30 years and I never bothered with the third tuning slide. It was never taught to me in school how to use it so I just leave it be.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

JazzFan76 never too late to learn something new! I’m glad you learn it here 😄

[@JazzFan76]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter I'll have to look into that. My third slide is rather loose though.

[@paulbee8131]

I think it's amazing to see this used.

[@gethoman]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter hi, im curious why some profesional level vintage horns are not Designed with the 3th valve slide tuning ring nor the 1st valve slide tuning ring for instance Chris bottis' horn and Clifford Brown's horn. I also wanna ask you which musical genre do you play , because your sound is very clean, so i don't think you are 100% jazz player. Sorry for my bad english and thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with all of us .

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

gethoman Thank you! I work on my sound a lot. But I play all types of music. Players can still have clean sounds and play jazz or be a jazz artist 🙂 I actually don’t know why their horns don’t have 3rd slide rings or saddles. But most horns have them.

[@JazzFan76]

C Scales are what I learned in elementary school and middle school. It was the only scales that I learned. Other than that, I played the trumpet fingering chart. To me, playing that was how I warm up. I recently did a jazz song called "The Black Paddy". Guess what key it's in? Lol...C major. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXvXg4GkoLBoeNU

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

JazzFan76 how’s learning your scales going so far? Are the videos helping? 🙂

[@JazzFan76]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter It's tough remembering everything. I was born with a learning disability so I'm slow when it comes to learning things new. I will still keep at it though. I know I'll get better... hopefully. 😊🎺

[@johnlopresti1739]

When I play my Cornet open, I get B flat, not C. ?? What you're calling a C (open valves)in this video, is a B flat on my keyboard. ??

[@bellaokeefe929]

Okay guys. I’m a sixth grader and just started playing trumpet. I’m great at C, D, E, F, and G but A, B, and high C I suck at lol

[@ness437]

I've been playing for almost five years and i'm still not that good. :(

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Dancing Unicorn what are you having trouble with?

[@ness437]

Tonguing, playing eighth notes, counting rests, pretty much the basics.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Dancing Unicorn counting what kind of rests? Long multi-measure rests or smaller rests like eighth/quarter/dotted rests?

[@danielchee6215]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter Give him time, he’s thinking

[@thamimbasha4140]

super

[@ericpreston5826]

make sure you keep your pinky on the pinky ring while you play.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

The pinky doesn’t have to be in the ring.

[@rt1110]

1:38 2:13 1:38

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thank you for the timestamps. Maybe I'll make scale videos without the explanations...??

[@rt1110]

I was using those to replay and practice

[@nlhoopz3563]

To me

[@globosraros4615]

I beg you pardon but isn't it Bb natural scale? Because of the trumpet tunning. Thanks for the video it was really useful :) greetings

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

It’s Bb concert but for trumpet and clarinet it’s C major. Trumpet is a transposing instrument.

[@globosraros4615]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter Aaah ok, thanks for answering. So I should learn it as c. Thank you very much, I'm going to keep watching your videos they're all really well explained. Greetings from Argentina :)

[@michalisvalasoglou7019]

Hey, why does he call it a C, when playing a Bb???

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Because trumpet is a transposing instrument

[@michalisvalasoglou7019]

The Black Trumpeter thank you for your response! I got my Bb trumpet just today and, as a new player, I was wandering whether It would have been easier with a C one.. Is it really?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

I meeeeaaan it would be easier if you didn’t want to transpose. But starting on a Bb trumpet is standard.

[@s.f.xpintobrassbandudyavara.]

❤

[@durtemenace9953]

2:14

[@theharmonica6142]

This is somehow wrong, this key is MY B on my trumpet, now don't know if I can use your videos

[@SpriteLovuh]

My G has been a high C this whole time Why did no one ever tell me

[@2Jeffrey]

thx lol

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

No problem! 👍🏾

[@ricardomartinezandrade7526]

👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@joshuagrant2330]

How can I get more lung capacity tho, cuz I can’t play it in 1 breath

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You can do two things: 1. Learn how to reserve the air that you use. One way to do this is to play softer. 2. Strategically place where you’re going to breathe in the music so that your breath doesn’t interrupt the flow of the musical phrase.

[@mattildahubbardo]

I think you are playing the a# major scale

[@indrckstr]

A trumpet is tuned to Concert Bb, so a C major scale on a trumpet would have to be transposed to Bb flat in order for the pitches to be the same on say a guitar or piano (which are both tuned to a Concert C).

[@jaydenmartinez6459]

Hello from 2023

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Hello Jayden

[@tloftin1]

😎😎😎😌😌

[@PastorHarley]

Technically, you’re not playing the C major scale. You’re playing the “concert C scale”, which is really the Bb major scale.

[@RobBob555]

Very poor, the "Scale " once downloaded is blank 🤷..just the staff.. totally useless CLICKBAIT

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

I created this years ago and forgot this download was active. Hold tight while I link to a better resource…no email needed.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thanks for the feedback. Clickbait was definitely not the intent. Initially I created this download to help my audience fill in the notes and fingerings as they watched the video. It wasn’t until much later, I realized people don’t want to do that and forgot to remove the download.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

I just created a WAY better resource to help you with your trumpet fingerings for the C Major Scale. No email needed. Let me know what you think. Click this link to download the PDF: storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/EEiGDAyaAd1bnNjAXPLG/media/66a4c854161e9287a553b04a.pdf

[@thamimbasha4140]

THANKS

[@TheBootstrapBoutique]

Great video! I had no idea that trumpets have that valve slide despite 6 years of band🙈 In my defense, I was a percussionist. We just hit stuff!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

The Bootstrap Boutique Haha! Yeah I didn't know what these slides were for until I got to high school. So you're not alone. Thank you btw 😄

[@Sjahabusbdhjdshmz-kaisn]

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[@RRPGTOC9Jzm0UBRQokKc4bDm0jli6u]

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