Learn the trumpet fingerings with this easy to use Trumpet/Cornet Fingering Chart Cheat Sheet.
About Bruce Chidester
Bruce was a member of the faculty at the University of Northern Iowa, School of Music in Cedar Falls from 1969 until his retirement in 1999. He has performed with many well-known entertainers such as Bob Hope, Jim Nabors, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Anita Bryant, Carman Cavalara, Victor Borgie, the Four Freshman, Blackstone the Magician, Bobby Vinton and John Davidson.
Have you proven that the “upper register fingerings” work? 🙂
(Maynard; Wayne; Cat or Bud recordings not accepted as proof)
As you know, when you get above a G above high C, it doesn’t matter what you put down.
The fingerings suggested are there only to give the player the feeling of which notes they are on.