7 Trumpet Endurance Exercises That You Should Know

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

This video was designed for you to play along so get your horn for this one and revisit it 2 -3 times a week.

[@natashaksenaki3367]

I recently sifted from playing a string instrument for 8 years to trumpet and those exercises are helping me master my weird buzzing. Those tips are to be used by beginners and professionals. Thank you!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Thank you for letting me know, Natasha! It seems that many people are benefiting from this specific set of exercises. I wanted to share these with people because they have helped me too. Keep practicing and we'll speak soon!

[@Amaxia]

I was in really bad shape because I coudn't practice for a month ( before that I practised every day) and I had a gig in one week and a half. I was desperate to get my form back and this video helped me so much. I did this video every day along with long tones, buzzing and I followed the classic advice "rest as much as you play". It worked wonders. In one week I was back to the shape I was before my big break and the gig went great. Thanks a lot for this precious advice and for keeping us company in practice!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Glad this helped and thanks for the testimony!

[@JeffLewisTrumpet]

Another awesome video with expert advice from Chris!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Thank you for the compliment, Jeff! You make great content as well and I appreciate what you do for the community!

[@johnnyz7752]

Thanks Chris. I can’t wait to get started with these exercises.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

You're welcome, John! Please, let me know how they make you feel.

[@johnrobertfox7775]

Thanks Chris ! In other words PLAY DAT HORN OR IT WILL PLAY YOU ! You da Man !

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

That's right!

[@johnrobertfox7775]

@@ChrisDavisTrumpet Especially if you are a come back trumpet player who has''nt played in 25 yrs !

[@joaquincovarrubias8719]

Thanks Chris! Trying this out!

[@RocketmanRadford]

Thanks for the video and the workshop Chris. I'm going to try and fit some buzzing and lip slurs in each day and my key takeaway was about extending range.... Touch the ceiling everyday!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Yessir! Touch it everyday! It’s always great to see you and thanks for coming through!

[@louisthompson1020]

Great exercises, thanks!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Sure thing! It’s my pleasure!

[@cypressbartlett9083]

Awesome learning content and delivery :) Thank you so much!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Sure thing and thank you very much, Cypress!

[@humusiclab8974]

For the Caruso 6 notes the air should not stop between notes. The rules say steady air between notes. No breaks until the rests.

[@carlosordiano]

Chris!!!!! thank you!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Certainly; my pleasure!

[@DaParch37]

I appreciate you Chris, Keep up the great videos!

[@DaParch37]

I Can't buzz on my lips to save my life... Definitely something to work on. That etude was played a half step down so thanks for the sight reading/transposition exercise!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

@@DaParch37 you know, I didn’t catch that. Somehow the recording altered the pitch.

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Thank you, Alex!

[@ralphdavella554]

Good work explaining Caruso

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Thanks Ralph! I know that is important.

[@chrishatfield5086]

Chris, I subscribed to your page along time ago and it got lost in my feed I believe. I’ve been struggling as of late with just going over board with brute force and have gotten myself in a rut. Definitely a mental thing at this point. Last night at my wits end this video popped up and I watched it. Printed out the material and ran through it with you this morning. I feel awesome and really relaxed. No swelling, although admittedly I didn’t push the Caruso 2nds as I am pretty sore from a gig and concert from the weekend. I found this whole video to be an excellent way to start my day. I read the comments but one question. How many days a week do you recommend doing the Caruso stuff? I play everyday and as I said am combatting some bad habits so I’m leery of them at this point. Thanks so much for this awesome resource. All the best to you!

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Thank you for the testimony, Chris, I really appreciate it. I consider Caruso studies step 3 of 3. It’s almost extra credit so if you choose not to do them you can still pass class if you know what I mean. With that said, they are certainly beneficial for some players. If you’re playing a lot of gigs then you can probably do without Caruso right now and be perfectly fine. Did you know that I have a brand new book called, “Master Endurance on Trumpet.” Read it when you can. It’s a short read packed with helpful advice. Reach out anytime. I’m glad that you wrote me today.

[@MrRezillo]

Thanks again, Chris

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Sure thing! I'm glad to create these for you.

[@alandelmonte4335]

Hey Chris. Thanks so much. I am really enjoying and benefiting from this. How long do you rest between sets? Or do you rest?

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

30 minutes or more depending on my goals and my schedule.

[@sam_plays_trumpet140]

What is a breath attack and how do you do it

[@elidewine9067]

What mouthpiece is the one used in the video?

[@brandontavares4923]

Should i practice all 7 exercises each day? Or 1 or 2 each day

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Well, these are fundamental exercises so yes you should play them daily. The kicker is the Caruso and no you shouldn’t play the Caruso daily.

[@sidthekidallan1003]

Should I do the carruso method everyday?

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Please don’t. Especially if you don’t have a teacher. I don’t know you as a player but 2 times a week should be enough.

[@elidewine9067]

Excuse me, I'm really curious to know which mouthpiece is the one in the video. Thank you

[@minecrafttryhard9069]

I can't buzz high help me

[@tropicflite]

Free buzzing is hard 😖

[@ChrisDavisTrumpet]

Yes, it is. It’s more difficult if you are too firm in the center or if one lip is over the other instead of meeting 50/50.

[@patrickcolwell4202]

Hum my fine young ferend set ferts berthing support ferm corners this will help you not to dip in to your buzz blow though the not hav a target you may allso use a tuner this will help you see that your are diping in to your buzz James stamp sead that the terumpet was just a amplifier of what was going on with the buzz and the mouthpiece