Trumpet · treble clef
When the Saints Go Marching In on Trumpet
When the Saints Go Marching In for trumpet, with the fingering under every note. A classic for brass, built on the first five notes of the scale.
Written in C major, which sounds in concert B♭ major.
Line 1
Open, no valves. One of the first notes most beginners learn.
Open, the same as low C. Faster air and firmer lips raise the pitch.
Open, no valves. One of the first notes most beginners learn.
Open, the same as low C. Faster air and firmer lips raise the pitch.
Line 2
Open, no valves. One of the first notes most beginners learn.
Open, the same as low C. Faster air and firmer lips raise the pitch.
Open, no valves. One of the first notes most beginners learn.
Push the third valve slide out to bring this note down in tune.
Line 3
Push the third valve slide out to bring this note down in tune.
Open, no valves. One of the first notes most beginners learn.
Open, no valves. One of the first notes most beginners learn.
Open, the same as low C. Faster air and firmer lips raise the pitch.
Open, the same as low C. Faster air and firmer lips raise the pitch.
Line 4
Open, the same as low C. Faster air and firmer lips raise the pitch.
Open, no valves. One of the first notes most beginners learn.
Push the third valve slide out to bring this note down in tune.
Open, no valves. One of the first notes most beginners learn.
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.