brigidmoran - Trumpet Anatomy

Parts of the Trumpet

Bell- The part of the trumpet where the sound comes out

Leadpipe- The tube from the mouthpiece to the tuning slide

Mouthpiece- Where the player places their lips and blows into

Tuning Slide- Part that can be pushed in or pulled out to adjust the trumpet's tune.

Valve casings- The three cylinders where the valve pistons are held

Valve pistons- The three keys that when pressed alter where the air flows and changes the trumpet's pitch.

Valve Slides- Help in adjusting pitch. Each slide corresponds with one of the three valve pistons.

Water Key- A small key located on the main tuning slide, responsible for releasing excess moisture from the trumpet