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Look at your Trumpet. Notice how there's tubing right by the piston/rotary valves. When you press a valve down it sends the air through a different, longer pipe, making the note lower. If you release a valve, the valve closes the longer tube and opens the shorter tube, creating a higher sound.
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∙ 15y agoIf you're talking about the modern Bb trumpet if uses "pistons." The older ones vary from using pistons and what are called rotary valves, they spin instead of go up and down like pistons. The best trumpet's valves are made of monel medal, a alloy that is completely non-corrosive, making for almost perfect playing action. The beginning line horns usually have nickel valves, not as fast.
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Does a trumpet use valves or slides?
Most use valves, but a slide version does exist.
Can you use mineral oil on your trumpet valves?
It's not recommended. Mineral oil is a bit too thick to be used on trumpet valves.
When did they add valves to the trumpet?
Valves for the trumpet were developed around the year 1800.
Will Slide oil work on valves?
It will go in the valves but it's not good for your Trumpet..
How many valve are on top of a trumpet?
A standard trumpet(not a piccolo)usually has three valves. However, the higher-pitched piccolo trumpet has four.
What kind of insrument is a trumpet?
The Trumpet is a brass instrument. Has three keys called VALVES.
Does a trumpet use valves or slides?
Most use valves, but a slide version does exist.
Can you use mineral oil on your trumpet valves?
It's not recommended. Mineral oil is a bit too thick to be used on trumpet valves.
What trumpet is used in jazz?
You can use any instrument to play jazz but the "Jazz" trumpet (A trumpet with Valves) in the key of Bb is the best.
When did they add valves to the trumpet?
Valves for the trumpet were developed around the year 1800.
What are the knobs on the tuba french horn trumpet called?
The knobs on the tuba and Trumpet are called valves. The knobs on a french horn are often called valves or rotors. You use valve oil on the tuba and trumpet, while you use rotor oil for the french horn.
What are the knobs on the tuba and french horn and trumpet called?
The knobs on the tuba and Trumpet are called valves. The knobs on a french horn are often called valves or rotors. You use valve oil on the tuba and trumpet, while you use rotor oil for the french horn.
Will Slide oil work on valves?
It will go in the valves but it's not good for your Trumpet..
How many valve are on top of a trumpet?
A standard trumpet(not a piccolo)usually has three valves. However, the higher-pitched piccolo trumpet has four.
Can you use olive oil on your trumpet valves?
I wouldn't they potentially could be corroding to your instrument
What are the 2 sets of valves?
Trumpet valves Motorized pumping valves are two sets of valves.
What are the buttons on a trumpet called?
The buttons on a trumpet are called valves.
