Virtual trumpet: play trumpet online and learn valve fingerings
Play a brass trumpet in your browser and see which valves are pressed for each note. It is a handy interactive trumpet fingering chart as well as a playable instrument.
Choose a B♭ trumpet, cornet, piccolo trumpet or flugelhorn, and shape the sound with volume, reverb and tone controls. Beginners can use it to learn which valves make which notes before picking up a real horn.
How to play the trumpet with your computer keyboard
- A S D F G H J K play eight notes.
- Each note shows its valve combination; you can also click the three valves.
- Switch instrument to hear the cornet, piccolo trumpet or flugelhorn.
What you can do on the virtual trumpet
- B♭ trumpet, cornet, piccolo trumpet and flugelhorn
- Valve fingering shown for every note
- Volume, reverb and tone controls
- Record your playing
- Can be played in live music rooms with friends
4 trumpet types to choose from
- Bb Trumpet: The classic trumpet with a bright, projecting tone, standard in orchestras and bands.
- Cornet: A mellow, warm tone in a compact shape, the voice of brass bands.
- Piccolo Trumpet: Bright and clear in the high register, essential for Baroque music.
- Flugelhorn: A dark, mellow tone from a conical bore, the jazz soloist’s choice.
Frequently asked questions
How do I play trumpet on a computer keyboard?
Press A to K for the eight notes. The screen shows which of the three valves that note uses.
Is the virtual trumpet free?
Yes. The trumpet is free to play in your browser with no download and no sign-up. You can record and save favourites without an account; a free sign-in adds music rooms and Google Drive backup.
Can I learn trumpet fingerings online?
Yes. Every note lights up its valve combination, so you can learn the fingering chart while you play.