A Different Approach to Range on Trumpet! |

[@AirflowMusicNYC]

Good morning from the Atlantic Ocean! I hope this comment posts - on the Flower Power Cruise with Blood, Sweat & Tears and Wifi is very spotty. I’m interested to hear what you think of this one - all polite feedback welcome, as always.

[@lastnamefirstname850]

Thank you Bryan for the unending stream of trumpet tips. That whole "series" on overblowing aided my embouchure correction immensely, as some of my developing muscles can't yet handle the stress of that fff's :)

[@AirflowMusicNYC]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad they’ve been helpful.

[@SuperNES21]

“If you REALLY don’t like the video click the thumbs down button twice” 😂😂😂 Another great video, Bryan!

[@AirflowMusicNYC]

Thanks for watching long enough to spot that! 😜

[@Jose_diazlife]

interesting concept, I gotta try

[@demetriussheats9926]

Really appreciate how generous you are with your knowledge. The internet is a great source for learning musicians and it's people like you who make it that way. A lot better than some other players who withhold their techniques for a large price.

[@AirflowMusicNYC]

Thanks for watching - I know you’ve been one of the folks who’s been checking out my videos almost since the start! There’s an old adage which goes along the lines of “help others to help yourself” - talking through and demonstrating these concepts helps reinforce what I’m doing when I play, as well as hopefully sharing some common sense with everybody else. You should understand though: this is the middle-of-the-road version of what I’m doing, the way that has been most clearly understood the most students over the years. If you really want to up your game, come and take a lesson - my generic advice is pretty good, but I can also provide a version that’s completely personalized to you, based on what you need to work on and how you understand things.

[@demetriussheats9926]

@@AirflowMusicNYC I might just do that

[@AirflowMusicNYC]

When you’re ready, you know how to find me. 😀

[@steveavant9727]

Blood, Sweat, and Tears! Wow, one of my favorite groups from the seventies. I’m old enough to remember them in their heyday. Heidi Ho, God Bless The Child. Some of the best! Enjoy!

[@AirflowMusicNYC]

We’re having a blast as always. BS&T has been one of my favourite groups to sub in, these past couple of years.

[@andrijaborkovic3778]

Hi Bryan, this "ProTip" is really awesome 😍 yet simple, it works miracles when breath support and all the other element are in balance. Thank you from heart for sharing information! I'm spreading your gospel throughout Croatia :)

[@AirflowMusicNYC]

Hi Andrija. I’m glad you like it. It has certainly worked well in lessons. Thanks for watching and spreading the word.

[@nicholaschavarria4261]

Thank you, Bryan. This video, along with the previous one on avoiding over blowing, is very useful. These are great approaches to efficient trumpet playing.

[@AirflowMusicNYC]

I’m glad you dig them. Thanks for watching.

[@dudeman2121]

Good stuff, gonna try it out when I get back to practice room! What are your opinions about this: If one has problems with endurance and range - should the problems be fixed before practicing anything else? (like 3 months of only focusing on technique/chops or what ever..) I notice that when I'm practicing jazz stuff, I usually tire myself out when improvising or grinding hard passages.. it's really hard to recognize when is optimal time to stop playing, especially when improvising!

[@AirflowMusicNYC]

That’s an interesting question. It really depends on the individual situation, but I’d say that generally the overall focus should always be on music, so it’s important to work on both. Rather than “just” working on technical things for a period, one should try to be more structured in their practice. Make sure to warm up properly, and then start with some maintenance of fundamentals, with a focus on playing as easily and efficiently as possible. Then take a short break and practice music for a while - that could be improvising or repertoire or whatever you’re into. Alternate between technical practice and music practice in bite size chunks across your playing day, with breaks from the horn in between each chunk. You can still be productive on the breaks - use that time to work through chord changes at the piano, or do some critical listening to learn how the music you’re working on should sound. Or just take care of life stuff - answering emails, running errands etc. For instance, I’m taking a break right now to answer KZbin comments - I’ll be back to the horn when I’m done. 🎺😀 I hope that’s helpful. Thanks for watching and asking an interesting question.

[@awreckingball]

Interesting concepts, Bryan. How do you add volume (loudness) though, without the tension creeping back in?

[@AirflowMusicNYC]

I talked about that in last week’s video, when I introduced the sigh. It’s linked in the description here.

[@da11king]

How do you not overblow playing in a loud amplified church environment? 🤷🏾‍♂️🎺 I ve been trying to simulate a softer approach and sound in church just like when I practice at home. but in a live loud environment with other musicians and singers, it's tough to not overblow that G on top of the staff.

[@AirflowMusicNYC]

Concentrate on the feel rather than the sound. You can’t really compete with amplified instruments, as they can and will continue to turn up their volume. However, you’re louder than you think you are. Try and play with the same feel as you have when practicing at home. If you struggle hearing your pitch, in a loud ensemble, wear an earplug in at least one ear.

[@DoubledDeck]

Bryan, thanks, interesting description and way to add a tangible experience. The other descriptions (I have heard) involve a spot that is off in the distance (back of the hall or stage etc etc..) I think your idea is a little easier to see and pick a definite location. I think it would work well with younger students as well. Brilliant, way of bringing an old idea into a new focus. By the way, I did try hitting the thumbs down twice... it just took the original dislike away... oh well, I guess 2 wrongs do make a right...? (This is all in jest, your videos are great.)

[@AirflowMusicNYC]

Thanks for checking it out, I’m glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful.

[@christophervivestrumpet7565]

Man i hope this helps me and shows that the high notes don't need as much air as the lower notes

[@AirflowMusicNYC]

Spend some time “sigh” blowing against your hand, as I demonstrated in the video. You have to back off the air to keep the facial tension at bay. Pay careful attention to where the distance push comes from.

[@christophervivestrumpet7565]

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[@HockeyGuy_in_STL]

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