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How to play the different open trumpet notes?

How come when I play trumpet the notes sound like someone blowing their nose?

  • When I play trumpet I can hear the note, but with it come a louder noise that sounds like someone blowing their nose. There is nothing wrong with my trumpet so I think it is me. Is ...show more

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    For the same reason that a beginner violinist sounds like a cat being tortured. As time goes on, your technique will improve - as will the strength of your embouchure. Slowly but surely you will improve if you do the right kind of practice (and your teacher should tell you what that is, in addition to some of the helpful tips you've already been given above).

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Try practicing with just your mouthpiece first. After you can get a good sound on that, use the horn too

Sabrina

Make sure that your trumpet has no spit in it. if it does it will sound "watery", i have trouble with that sometimes.

maya papaya

You need to blow more air into the trumpet and make sure that you're lips are in the correct position. Also, you have to have good posture, sit up straight with your trumpet up.

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