FULL STUDIO WORKSPACE · 38 CHROMATIC NOTES
Select any written pitch across all three octaves, switch seamlessly between B♭, C, and 4-valve Piccolo trumpets, or activate Valve → Note mode to click pistons directly and inspect the harmonic overtone series.
Sounds a Major 2nd lower than written (Written C4 = Concert B♭3)
Standard Concert B♭4 band tuning note — zero slide offset
Why use Alt (2 - 3): 5th-partial alternate for B–C trill
Primary band tuning pitch (Concert B♭4). Spin fast, relaxed air through center of bell.
Every valve depression reroutes your air column through precision-cut brass tubing slides: Valve 2 adds roughly 6% more tubing length (1 semitone), Valve 1 adds ~12.2% (2 semitones), and Valve 3 adds ~18.9% (3 semitones). Using the Valve → Note toggle above lets you visualize every harmonic partial available on a single valve combination—ideal for designing lip-slur flexibility drills (such as Schlossberg, Irons, and Bai-Lin exercises).
In natural brass physics, the 5th harmonic partial sits approximately 14 cents flatter than modern 12-tone equal temperament. On a trumpet, written E5 (0), D♯5/E♭5 (2), D5 (1), and C♯5/D♭5 (1-2) all live on this 5th partial. In exposed orchestral chords, testing 6th-partial alternates like 1-2 for E5 or 2-3 for E♭5 can immediately lock your section intonation.
Practicing with your trumpet in your right hand? Use your computer keyboard's Left (←) and Right (→) arrow keys with your left hand to step chromatically up or down the treble staff while hearing each synthesized brass reference pitch automatically. Click Print Music-Stand View anytime for a clean distraction-free sheet.
Instant conversion between Concert Pitch (piano, flute, trombone) and Written B♭ Trumpet pitch, with valve fingerings & key signatures.
| Concert Pitch (Piano) | B♭ Trumpet (Play) | Valves | Audition |
|---|---|---|---|
| C/ B♯ | D | 1 - 3 | |
| D♭/ C♯ | E♭/ D♯ | 2 | |
| D | E | 1 - 2 | |
| E♭/ D♯ | F/ E♯ | 1 | |
| E/ F♭ | F♯/ G♭ | 2 | |
| F/ E♯ | G | 0 | |
| F♯/ G♭ | G♯/ A♭ | 2 - 3 | |
| G | A | 1 - 2 | |
| A♭/ G♯ | B♭/ A♯ | 1 | |
| A | B/ C♭ | 2 | |
| B♭/ A♯ | C/ B♯ | 0 | |
| B/ C♭ | C♯/ D♭ | 1 - 2 |
Always transpose UP one whole step (Major 2nd) and add 2 sharps (or subtract 2 flats). For example: Concert B♭ becomes Trumpet C (Open).
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.
When your conductor asks the band to tune to “Concert B♭”, play your written C. For “Concert F”, play your written G.
Explore our free online metronome and concert pitch intonation drone.