BrassWestern
Trumpet
The highest brass instrument: buzzing lips, three valves and a bright, ringing bell.
Look inside
Tap a name to learn about it
The highest brass instrument. Tap any label or part to learn about it. Press “Look inside” and the trumpet comes apart into its 8 pieces, including the hidden ones.
Your lips buzz like a raspberry; the trumpet's tubing turns that buzz into a clear note.
Coming soon on this page
- How buzzing lips make the sound
- How three valves give every note
- Bb trumpet, cornet and flugelhorn