The Fingering Chart

Trumpet · treble clef

Hot Cross Buns on Trumpet

Hot Cross Buns for trumpet, with the fingering under every note. A three-note song most band and recorder books start with.

Written in C major, which sounds in concert B♭ major.

Notes used: C, D, E

Line 1

E
Valves 1 and 2
D
Valves 1 and 3
C
Open (no valves)
E
Valves 1 and 2
D
Valves 1 and 3
C
Open (no valves)

Line 2

C
Open (no valves)
C
Open (no valves)
C
Open (no valves)
C
Open (no valves)
D
Valves 1 and 3
D
Valves 1 and 3
D
Valves 1 and 3
D
Valves 1 and 3
E
Valves 1 and 2
D
Valves 1 and 3
C
Open (no valves)

Practice tips

Learn the notes slowly first, one line at a time. Say the note names out loud while you finger them without playing, then add the air.

The cards show the fingering only, not the rhythm. Play the melody above to hear how it goes. More songs: trumpet songs.