INSTRUMENT-SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION

B-Flat (B♭) Trumpet Fingering Chart

Looking for a B-flat trumpet fingering chart? Explore every chromatic note from Low F♯3 up to Double High G6 with instant valve combinations and Concert Pitch conversions.

B♭ Trumpet C Trumpet Piccolo (4-Valve)

3-PISTON BRASS MATRIX

WRITTEN: C5|CONCERT: B♭4 (466.16 Hz)

Tip: Click any note on staff below or use ← / → arrow keys to inspect fingerings.ACTIVE VALVES: 0 (OPEN)

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26 notes

NOTE & PITCH

C5Written Trumpet Pitch

B♭4466.16 Hz

Sounds a Major 2nd lower than written (Written C4 = Concert B♭3)

VALVE COMBINATION

Primary

Alternate Fingerings:

INTONATION TENDENCYCentered (0¢)

Standard Concert B♭4 band tuning note — zero slide offset

Why use Alt (2 - 3): 5th-partial alternate for B–C trill

BRASS ACOUSTICS Partial #4

Primary band tuning pitch (Concert B♭4). Spin fast, relaxed air through center of bell.

01 · PITCH & TRANSPOSITION

Concert Pitch Relationship

When a band director asks for a "Concert B-flat," play written C (0 Open) on your B-flat trumpet. When asked for "Concert F," play written G (0 Open).

02 · ENSEMBLE CONTEXT

Primary Repertoire & Ensembles

Standard instrument for school band programs, jazz improvisation, solo contest pieces, and brass quintets.

03 · INTONATION TENDENCIES

Slide & Alternate Fingering Tips

Keep your right-hand fingertips curved atop the pearl valve buttons and kick out the 3rd slide ring on Low D4 (1-3) and Low C♯4 (1-2-3).

ESSENTIAL BRASS PEDAGOGY Interactive Tool

Trumpet Transposition Master Chart

Instant conversion between Concert Pitch (piano, flute, trombone) and Written B♭ Trumpet pitch, with valve fingerings & key signatures.

Rule of thumb: Add 2 sharps / transpose UP 1 whole step

Concert Pitch (Piano)	B♭ Trumpet (Play)	Valves	Key Signature Shift
C/ B♯	D	1 - 3Valves 1 & 3 (Extend 3rd slide)	C Major (Natural) → D Major (2 Sharps: F♯, C♯)
D♭/ C♯	E♭/ D♯	2Valve 2	D♭ Major (5 Flats) → E♭ Major (3 Flats: B♭, E♭, A♭)
D	E	1 - 2Valves 1 & 2 (or Open 0 in high octave)	D Major (2 Sharps) → E Major (4 Sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯)
E♭/ D♯	F/ E♯	1Valve 1	E♭ Major (3 Flats) → F Major (1 Flat: B♭)
E/ F♭	F♯/ G♭	2Valve 2	E Major (4 Sharps) → F♯ Major (6 Sharps)
F/ E♯	G	0Open (No valves)	F Major (1 Flat) → G Major (1 Sharp: F♯)
F♯/ G♭	G♯/ A♭	2 - 3Valves 2 & 3	F♯ Major (6 Sharps) → G♯ / A♭ Major (4 Flats)
G	A	1 - 2Valves 1 & 2	G Major (1 Sharp) → A Major (3 Sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯)
A♭/ G♯	B♭/ A♯	1Valve 1	A♭ Major (4 Flats) → B♭ Major (2 Flats: B♭, E♭)
A	B/ C♭	2Valve 2	A Major (3 Sharps) → B Major (5 Sharps)
B♭/ A♯	C/ B♯	0Open (No valves)	B♭ Major (2 Flats: B♭, E♭) → C Major (Natural / No accidentals)
B/ C♭	C♯/ D♭	1 - 2Valves 1 & 2 (or 1-2-3 low octave)	B Major (5 Sharps) → C♯ / D♭ Major (7 Sharps / 5 Flats)

Concert to B♭ Trumpet

Always transpose UP one whole step (Major 2nd) and add 2 sharps (or subtract 2 flats). For example: Concert B♭ becomes Trumpet C (Open).

Reading Piano or Flute Scores

When sightreading directly from a C score or hymn, imagine every note shifted up one line or space on the staff, adding two sharps to the key signature.

Band Director Pitch Callouts

When your conductor asks the band to tune to “Concert B♭”, play your written C. For “Concert F”, play your written G.