Can you play taps on trumpet with first valve down?

Yes, it is possible to play taps on a trumpet with the first valve down. Taps is a 24-note bugle call that is traditionally played at military funerals and other ceremonies. The notes of taps are as follows:

G B C5 B C5 D E C5 D E F E D C5 B A G F# E D C5

The first valve on a trumpet lowers the pitch of the instrument by one whole step. This means that when playing taps with the first valve down, you will need adjust the pitch and fingering of the notes accordingly. The following chart shows the adjusted notes and fingerings for playing taps on trumpet with the first valve down:

Adjusted Note Trumpet Fingering

G -

B 1

C5 1 2

B 1

C5 1 2

D 1 3

E 2

C5 1 2

D 1 3

E 2

F 2 3

E 2

D 1 3

C5 1 2

B 1

A 1 (half-valve)

G -

F# 1 (half-valve)

E 2

D 1 3

C5 1 2

B 1

By adjusting the fingerings and pitch as shown in the chart, you can successfully play taps on a trumpet with the first valve down.