Third Valve Exercise

written by Bruce Chidester on August 2, 2025

Trumpet for Beginners

Due to the fact that we seldom use the third valve, compared to the use of the first and second, we many times face timing and coordination issues. You may find this duet helpful when trying to improve your timing and coordination of your third valve finger.

Third Valve Exercise

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.