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Most use valves, but a slide version does exist.

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Q: Does a trumpet use valves or slides?
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What are the various parts of an trumpet?

mouthpiece, valves, spit valves, slides, tubes and bell


How many valves in a trumpet?

there are 3 valves, and 4 slides (one for each valve and a tuning slide)


What do you have to do to keep the trumpet playing well?

Clean it internally and ensure that the corks are replaced when they wear and when you use it make sure you grease the slides and oil the valves.


What is the finger a on trumpet?

The play the note 'A' on trumpet, we use the valve combination 1+2. The top A in the staff is sometimes out of tune, and for that we use an alternate fingering that just consists of third valve alone.


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 are the two parts to a trumpet or cornet?

2???? Mouthpiece, leadpipe, valves 1-3, tuning slides, and bell...just for starters.


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 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.


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.


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.