The Ultimate Beginner Series has helped thousands of aspiring musicians take their first steps toward experiencing the fun of playing music. Trumpet features - Assembly & main- tenance; Proper posture & hand postions; Breathing, embrouchure, & producing a sound; Tone quality & technique; Learn to play a one-octave scale; Proper tuning methods; Warming up, breath support, & vibrato; Tonguing techniques & using mutes.