138 scales in all 12 keys, in written pitch for B♭ trumpet with the fingering for every note. Press Play to practice along at your tempo, with an optional root drone.
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C major
Sounds as B♭ major concert
How to practice scales on trumpet
Start at 60 bpm with one octave and raise the tempo by 5 only when the scale is clean and in tune.
Turn on the root drone to hear each degree against the key and fix your intonation.
Work through all 12 keys: the hardest on trumpet are the (written) sharp keys.
Once one octave is solid, go to two: the upper register is built gradually and with rest.
Frequently asked questions
Which scales should a trumpet player learn first?
Start with the written C major scale (concert Bb), then the major scales around the circle of fifths, the natural, harmonic and melodic minor scales, and the major and minor pentatonic and blues scales, which you will use the most when improvising.
Are the trumpet scales in concert or written pitch?
They are in written pitch, which is what a Bb trumpet reads. Under the scale you can see which concert key it sounds in: written C major sounds Bb major.
How can I practice trumpet scales with audio?
Choose a key and scale and press Play: the scale plays one note per beat at your tempo so you can play along, with an optional loop and a drone on the root to check your intonation.