Trumpet · treble clef
Happy Birthday on Trumpet
Happy Birthday for trumpet, with the fingering under every note. Covers an octave, from the low fifth up to the high fifth.
Written in C major, which sounds in concert B♭ major.
Line 1
Push the third valve slide out to bring this note down in tune.
Push the third valve slide out to bring this note down in tune.
Push the third valve slide out to bring this note down in tune.
Open, no valves. One of the first notes most beginners learn.
Line 2
Push the third valve slide out to bring this note down in tune.
Push the third valve slide out to bring this note down in tune.
Push the third valve slide out to bring this note down in tune.
Push the third valve slide out to bring this note down in tune.
Open, no valves. One of the first notes most beginners learn.
Line 3
Push the third valve slide out to bring this note down in tune.
Push the third valve slide out to bring this note down in tune.
Open, the same as low C. Faster air and firmer lips raise the pitch.
Open, no valves. One of the first notes most beginners learn.
Line 4
Open, no valves. One of the first notes most beginners learn.
Push the third valve slide out to bring this note down in tune.
Open, no valves. One of the first notes most beginners learn.
Practice tips
Learn the notes slowly first, one line at a time. Say the note names out loud while you finger them without playing, then add the air.
The cards show the fingering only, not the rhythm. Play the melody above to hear how it goes. More songs: trumpet songs.