This summary discusses using a trumpet plunger mute properly. It covers buying the right size plunger at a hardware store, carving a hole in it, putting a coin inside, practicing open/closed/halfway positions, notation like + for closed and O for open, creating a 'wah' sound, combining growling and plunger, flutter tonguing vs growling differences, building pressure and releasing for a 'whap' sound, triple tonguing for another effect, and more. The summary aims to provide an indepth overview of all the main topics discussed in the original content in order to share as much helpful detail as possible.

Chapters

Buying the Right Plunger
Go to a hardware store to buy a fresh plunger about the same diameter as your trumpet bell without overlapping. Avoid super small plungers.

Preparing the Plunger
Carve a hole in the bottom so air can pass through. Put a penny or nickel inside to add a little weight, which affects the sound.

Practicing Plunger Positions
Practice open, closed, and halfway hand positions on the bell to control the sound. Notes go flat in closed position so adjust.

Notation for Plunger
+ symbols mean closed position. O symbols mean open. Drawn wavy lines mean a 'wah' sound.

Combining with Growling
Growling while playing adds expression. It's different from flutter tonguing. Hum any pitch while playing the notated pitch.

Advanced Plunger Techniques
Build up pressure then release for a 'whap'. Triple tongue for a cool rhythmic effect.

Action Items

Go to the hardware store this weekend to buy a plunger mute for trumpet practice

Set aside 10 minutes tomorrow night to carve a hole in the plunger and add a coin inside

Spend 15 minutes each day this week practicing open, closed, and halfway plunger positions

Review plunger notation symbols in the practice book

Try combining growling and plunger mute during Wednesday's practice session

Experiment with advanced techniques like pressure release and triple tonguing during Friday's long practice