{"id":1776564,"date":"2023-02-16T20:51:40","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T20:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=1776564"},"modified":"2024-03-19T09:00:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T13:00:04","slug":"trumpet-quickstart-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/trumpet-quickstart-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Trumpet Quickstart Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The greats like Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, and Louis Armstrong were all masters of their craft, and they all have one thing in common: they needed to learn the fundamentals of the trumpet. In this guide, we will show you the parts of a trumpet and proper playing technique while providing some tips and tricks along the way! Follow the sections below to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\" id=\"index\"><li><a href=\"#Parts-of-a-Trumpet\"><strong>Parts of a Trumpet<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Mouthpiece\"><strong>Mouthpiece<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tuning-slides\"><strong>Tuning slides<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Water-key\"><strong>Water key<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\" href=\"#Valves\"><strong>Valves<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How-to-Hold-a-Trumpet\"><strong>How to Hold a Trumpet<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Proper-Playing-Technique\"><strong>Proper Playing Technique<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#Trumpet-Fingering-Chart\">Fingering Chart<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff5c7\"><strong>IMPORTANT: <\/strong>In all things regarding your new trumpet, ask your band director or private teacher to show you how it\u2019s done before you try it at home. As they show you how to play the instrument, they will be able to answer your questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Parts-of-a-Trumpet\">Parts of a Trumpet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different types of trumpets, but they can all be broken down into two primary parts: valves and tuning slides. While there are the mouthpiece, bell, and finger rings that assist with holding the trumpet correctly, we\u2019ll cover how to hold a trumpet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Parts-of-a-trumpet-1024x324.jpg\" alt=\"diagram showing parts of a trumpet\" class=\"wp-image-1780591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Parts-of-a-trumpet-1024x324.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Parts-of-a-trumpet-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Parts-of-a-trumpet-768x243.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Parts-of-a-trumpet.jpg 1307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Parts of a trumpet<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Mouthpiece\">Mouthpiece<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trumpet mouthpieces are just like guitar strings in that, while they all serve the same purpose, material, dimensions, and quality play a significant role in the trumpet\u2019s overall tone. Not all trumpet players are the same, so what mouthpiece works for one may not work for another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The cup depth and diameter play a significant role in your overall tone. Deep cupped mouthpieces will produce a dark tone, whereas shallow cupped will have a bright tone. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/insync\/brass-instrument-mouthpiece-buying-guide-how-to-choose-a-brass-instrument-mouthpiece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brass mouthpiece buying guide<\/a> to learn more!<ul><li>7C mouthpieces are the most common, as they are shipped with almost all trumpets and are widely regarded as the best size for beginners.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Don\u2019t smack the mouthpiece when you\u2019re inserting it into your trumpet! You run the risk of it getting stuck. If this happens, you\u2019ll need to take it to your local repair shop to get it removed.<\/li><li>Spritz some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/STERISPRAY2--superslick-steri-spray-mouthpiece-cleaner-2-oz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mouthpiece cleaner<\/a> or dish detergent in <em>warm <\/em>water and wipe it down with a microfiber cloth before you put your trumpet away. Not only will this keep it clean, but it will also help sanitize it!<\/li><li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/search?s=brass+mouthpiece+brush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brass mouthpiece brush<\/a> every week. This helps clear any deposits and buildup which can affect the airflow.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/insync\/brass-instrument-mouthpiece-buying-guide-how-to-choose-a-brass-instrument-mouthpiece\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/multiple-brass-instrument-mouthpieces-laying-on-a-table-Brass-Instrument-Mouthpiece-Buying-Guide-\u2013-How-to-Choose-a-Brass-Instrument-Mouthpiece-Featured-Image.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Brass Instrument Mouthpiece Buying Guide &#8211; How to Choose a Brass Instrument&#8230;<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Tuning-slides\">Tuning slides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few tips for working with a trumpet\u2019s tuning slides. While tuning apps are available, we highly recommend investing in a quality clip-on tuner, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/store\/detail\/SnarkST-2--snark-st-2-clip-on-super-tight-chromatic-all-instrument-tuner\">Snark ST-2<\/a>, as they are very accurate and don\u2019t take up real estate on your music stand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Grease the tuning slides weekly.<\/li><li>When tuning your trumpet, use the <em>Main <\/em>slide, which has the most significant impact. The first and second valve tuning slides aren\u2019t used often, but if you have tuning issues, adjust these to see if that fixes the problem.<\/li><li>The third valve tuning slide is primarily used on low notes, specifically C# and D, as they are often on the sharp side.<\/li><li>Temperature will affect the tuning! Colder temperatures play flat, and warmer temperatures play sharp. Take that into account when you\u2019re tuning!<ul><li>Fatigue also affects tuning, so make sure to adjust your tuning as necessary!<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u3010\u30c8\u30e9\u30f3\u30da\u30c3\u30c8\u3011\u629c\u5dee\u7ba1\u3067\u97f3\u7a0b\u3092\u8abf\u6574\u2460\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gOzUwwgCPgY?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Water-key\">Water key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Moisture eventually builds up and will come to a point where your trumpet develops a gurgling sound. When this happens, you\u2019ll need to open the main slide\u2019s water key, place your mouth over the mouthpiece, and blow puffs through the mouthpiece (don\u2019t buzz!) to force the moisture out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If you still hear a gurgling sound when you press the first or second valve, hold the valve in question down, open the main tuning slide\u2019s water key, and blow air through the mouthpiece.<\/li><li>If there\u2019s a gurgling sound when you press down the third valve, hold it down, and open the third valve tuning slide\u2019s water key to empty it.<\/li><li>Before you place your trumpet back in its case, it\u2019s good practice also to pull out the first and second valve tuning slides and shake any moisture out.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"Spit-valve-etiquette\">Water key etiquette<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Removing moisture from your trumpet is crucial as it affects the tone, but there are some unwritten rules about this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Empty moisture before and after you play, and only when necessary.<\/li><li>NEVER empty your water key during a quiet part of the song or while someone is talking. There\u2019s nothing more embarrassing than a loud honking sound!<ul><li>If you have to empty it at that time, open the water key and shake your trumpet. You won\u2019t be able to get rid of all the moisture, but it\u2019ll remove enough to get you by.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Place a small rag or a small plastic container with a sponge on the floor to catch any moisture you\u2019ve emptied.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Valves\">Valves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although some trumpets out there use rotary valves, most trumpets use piston valves and work in an on\/off fashion, which changes the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Make sure the valves are well-oiled at all times! Sticky valves will lead to inconsistent playing.<\/li><li>If you hear a valve click, check to make sure that everything associated with that valve is fully secured.<\/li><li>Occasionally, the valve spring may make a noise when you press the valve down. If this happens, remove the valve, place a drop or two of valve oil on the top and bottom of the spring, then re-install the valve. Once re-installed, press the valve down rapidly a few times to work the oil through.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/trumpet-care-and-maintenance-guide\/\" class=\"relatedcontent_link\" class=\"wp-block-cgb-block-related-content\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_block\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2021\/10\/Trumpet-care-and-maintenance-featured-image.jpg);background-size:cover;background-position:center\"><div class=\"relatedcontent_overlay_content\"><\/div><div class=\"relatedcontent-text relatedcontent_content\"><p class=\"relatedcontent_title\" style=\"color:#fff\">Trumpet Care and Maintenance Guide<\/p><p class=\"relatedcontent_subhead\" style=\"color:#fff;border:none\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"How-to-Hold-a-Trumpet\">How to Hold a Trumpet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the parts of a trumpet, let\u2019s show you how to hold it correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>Wrap your left hand around the trumpet, resting your thumb in the first valve tuning saddle. Make sure you use a firm yet comfortable grip.<\/li><li>Insert your left ring finger in the third valve tuning slide ring.<\/li><li>With your right hand, place your first three fingers on the valves.<\/li><li>While playing, curl your first three fingers so the contact is between the tip of your finger and the valve key, almost like you\u2019re using a computer keyboard.<ul><li>This ensures not just speed but helps agility and endurance as well. More importantly, there will be much less tension than there would be if you played flat-fingered.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Rest your thumb underneath the lead pipe between the first and second valves. Don\u2019t bend the thumb, though!<\/li><li>In the end, both your hands should end up forming a C shape.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-hold-the-trumpet-with-your-left-hand.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-hold-the-trumpet-with-your-left-hand-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing how to hold the trumpet with your left hand\" class=\"wp-image-1776689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-hold-the-trumpet-with-your-left-hand-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-hold-the-trumpet-with-your-left-hand-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-hold-the-trumpet-with-your-left-hand-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-hold-the-trumpet-with-your-left-hand-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-hold-the-trumpet-with-your-left-hand.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>How to hold the trumpet with your left hand<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-place-right-hand-fingers-on-a-trumpets-valve-keys.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-place-right-hand-fingers-on-a-trumpets-valve-keys-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing how to place right hand fingers on a trumpet's valve keys\" class=\"wp-image-1776688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-place-right-hand-fingers-on-a-trumpets-valve-keys-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-place-right-hand-fingers-on-a-trumpets-valve-keys-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-place-right-hand-fingers-on-a-trumpets-valve-keys-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-place-right-hand-fingers-on-a-trumpets-valve-keys-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-place-right-hand-fingers-on-a-trumpets-valve-keys.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>How to place fingers on trumpet valve keys<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-hold-the-trumpet.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-hold-the-trumpet-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing how to hold the trumpet\" class=\"wp-image-1776694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-hold-the-trumpet-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-hold-the-trumpet-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-hold-the-trumpet-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-hold-the-trumpet-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-hold-the-trumpet.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>How to hold the trumpet<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-correctly-sit-when-playing-trumpet.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-correctly-sit-when-playing-trumpet-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Image showing how to correctly sit when playing trumpet\" class=\"wp-image-1776693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-correctly-sit-when-playing-trumpet-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-correctly-sit-when-playing-trumpet-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-correctly-sit-when-playing-trumpet-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-correctly-sit-when-playing-trumpet-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/Image-showing-how-to-correctly-sit-when-playing-trumpet.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>How to correctly sit when playing trumpet<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Proper-Playing-Technique\">Proper Playing Technique<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing better than playing the trumpet, but just like any other instrument, you need proper technique. Poor technique can affect the tone, restrict your movement, and cause bad habits that will be hard to break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sit or stand straight! If you\u2019re hunched over, the sound won\u2019t project as well since you\u2019re playing to the floor and not the audience. Even worse, it will constrict airflow, meaning you won\u2019t be able to sustain extended notes.<\/li><li>Make sure your trumpet is pointing straight out and perfectly horizontal. If your horn is pointed down constantly, it can affect the tone and pitch, but even worse, it can put unnecessary stress on your wrists, which, if not corrected, can potentially lead to carpal tunnel down the road.<\/li><li>Play loose! Just by relaxing your shoulders, you\u2019ll have less neck and back tension and an easier time taking a deep breath.<\/li><li>PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Trumpet-Fingering-Chart\">Trumpet Fingering Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you press a valve down, it will affect the airflow, which changes the length of the tubing and the note. We have created a trumpet fingering chart to follow while practicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The valve number corresponds to the fingers on your right hand.<ul><li><strong>First valve: <\/strong>right index finger<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Second valve: <\/strong>right middle finger<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Third valve: <\/strong>right ring finger<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Using the alternate fingerings (indicated by the red dots) can affect the timbre and tuning of the note, so consider that while playing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/diagram-of-the-trumpet-fingering-chart.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/diagram-of-the-trumpet-fingering-chart-1024x540.jpg\" alt=\"diagram of the trumpet fingering chart\" class=\"wp-image-1776690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/diagram-of-the-trumpet-fingering-chart-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/diagram-of-the-trumpet-fingering-chart-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/diagram-of-the-trumpet-fingering-chart-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/media\/2023\/02\/diagram-of-the-trumpet-fingering-chart.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Diagram of the trumpet fingering chart<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u3010\u30c8\u30e9\u30f3\u30da\u30c3\u30c8\u3011\u30c9\u30ec\u30df\u306f\u3069\u3046\u3084\u3063\u3066\u51fa\u3059\u306e\uff1f\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IVdp0uBdrMM?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"#index\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button flat m blue\">Return to Top \ud83d\udc46<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button flat m blue\">Return to Search \ud83d\udd0d<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1776565,"template":"","categories":[142726],"tags":[82694,53649,54927],"storecat":[328684],"itemids":[],"manufacturers":[202712],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In this guide, we will show you how to get up and running with your new trumpet. 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