Before you start playing your instrument, you must make sure it is setup properly. To figure out if your instrument is set up properly visit the 'How to Setup' page.
Next, you pick up your instrument by the screw joint but make sure the slide lock is on. Support the tube part with your left hand, make a gun with your hand. Your index finger must be almost touching the mouth piece and your thumb around the lower bar. Your right hand will be the sliding hand.
Then, you have to sit on the edge of your seat and put the mouthpiece up to your mouth. Buzzing in your mouthpiece will make the sound come out of your instrument. When buzzing suck in like you are using a straw then blow out like you are blowing bubbles through the straw. When playing make sure you articulate each of the notes with your tongue.
Next, you pick up your instrument by the screw joint but make sure the slide lock is on. Support the tube part with your left hand, make a gun with your hand. Your index finger must be almost touching the mouth piece and your thumb around the lower bar. Your right hand will be the sliding hand.
Then, you have to sit on the edge of your seat and put the mouthpiece up to your mouth. Buzzing in your mouthpiece will make the sound come out of your instrument. When buzzing suck in like you are using a straw then blow out like you are blowing bubbles through the straw. When playing make sure you articulate each of the notes with your tongue.