Compression

Here's how to correctly use your abs and intercostals to navigate the trumpet. Proper compression/focus from these muscles enables the player to keep the vibrating surface of the chops relaxed, so that same may always vibrate all the way across, no matter the range or volume. Maynard played this way. So do I. This approach provides a uniform/full sound in all registers. No mosquitoes allowed...... :) vimeo.com/onde...
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[@chip-chipper-chippest3581]

I honestly don't know what to envy more...your chops or your physique/age combination. You're amazing to listen to Lynn...you always have been!

[@theimp5901]

You have and always have been an amazing player. Thanks always.

[@wayneandrus240]

This guy is really great and knows how to play the trumpet well! Awesome!! Thank you for this!

[@olivoribl]

Thanks Lynn. Very helpful hints showing how the muscles are working

[@joksal9108]

See-if I were in the shape Lynn is in, I’d have amazing chops too! I’d better start working out.

[@lynn95441]

Yes indeed.....

[@PJMPercussion]

Beautiful Demo Lynn !

[@ianpratt3605]

Why don't more people make videos like these?

[@siegfriedwifling907]

Because they don’t have the ability ..

[@jackosallotment6224]

I’ve been doing this for a while but then every now and again I’ve have issues with chops they stop buzzing. Currently I’m up there and I love all your vids your playing was ok as well at times (I’m joking!!!) love your uploads happy hooting cheers 🍻

[@thomasgrant91]

Great video 🎺🎺🎺

[@evdallas3847]

incredible you are as strong now as 40 years ago

[@scottmelamerson4177]

Fantastic how many of us are in that kind of physical condition not me

[@tomrees4812]

When I was about 14 in a physics class at school our teacher set up a manometer (a plastic tube about 1” diameter and 8’ long set up vertically in a U) to teach us about atmospheric pressure. For some reason he got us to blow through one end. A couple of kids send water showering over the top. I was pathetic. Since then I have kept myself fit doing bike racing and quite a bit of gym work so have in the past had pretty strong abs. Nevertheless I still seem pretty useless blowing- I have one of those 3 ball contraptions and don’t do very well on that despite having a 6 litre lung capacity at one time. I wonder if it has anything to do with me being a rubbish sprinter but a marathon? seriously, what’s all the fuss about. Anyway I intend to persevere (I mean who would give up playing after nearly 60 years if they didn’t have to?) with renewed hope having seen your demonstration.

[@lynn95441]

Hmmm..... Not sure how lung capacity correlates to range. In general, too big a breath can be counter productive. My guess is your air is fine. You just need to figure out the correct application of same..... Try half a breath and see what happens..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYObpn55g66An8U

[@tomrees4812]

Wow, thanks Lynn for your prompt reply. I only found your channel yesterday but I’m working through your videos. I’ve had a chin up bar in my Amazon basket for a couple of months but I’m going to buy it now.

[@lefterislef5630]

With great appreciation of your talent and your work I would humbly like to ask you something as fairly new trumpet player. Is there a way to understand what I do wrong when I don't reach high notes? How do I understand if I have to fix compression or chops etc? Or do I just try everything and see what works? Thank you so much for your videos.

[@lynn95441]

Experiment aggressively, and try taking half a breath.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYObpn55g66An8U

[@lefterislef5630]

@@lynn95441 thank you very much for the tip!! Happy new year!

[@dktrumpet65]

Hi Lynn. You did jazz/bigband. I am still working the way you teach. I do like my tone but in an another video you said that the protocol was noy approiate for low to midrange playing. I had serius trouble with pressure so the way you teech can be used in lower register too and if, would you mind giving a short demo in low to mid register? I guess firstline g til high d, Eb would be really nice. Take car and thank you for the advice due to mouthpiece lately! Erik Denmark

[@lynn95441]

The MF Protocol is an adjunct to, not a replacement for your normal way of playing..... It is only used when chop tension starts to interfere with proper airflow.... For me, the Protocol begins engagement around high C-D. By the time I get to high G_A, it's mostly engaged, and by the time I get to double C, the Protocol is fully engaged. Using too much of the Protocol too low, will cause too big an aperture and loss of control

[@dktrumpet]

@@lynn95441 perfekt. Thanks... I think I got it... I just have to skip to look at chops because it cannot be seen what they do. Thanks again for inspiration and comments!

[@chrishatfield5086]

Great demo. Any suggestions for creating the compression from the lower body (abs, intercostal). I believe I am one of those that creates compression from the chops and tongue as you mentioned. Thanks!!

[@kevingriffin1376]

I wonder if squatting, which can help one develop and maintain flexibility of the chest and spine, would help? If one's chest is more flexible, one should be able to have a greater range of chest compression.

[@lynn95441]

@@kevingriffin1376 Squats are great for a variety of reasons....

[@lynn95441]

This should open you up..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGmVm5Rtjc6ga7c

[@robertslotte1858]

Awesome!!!

[@mcgriffey]

How do you recommend inhaling? Wedge breathing? Other? Thank you, you're a rockstar!

[@lynn95441]

As Chase told me in 1973, when I was on his band, "Just take a breath." Good advice. It's the exhalation that counts.... :)

[@donshade]

Are you protecting your hearing with the headsets?

[@lynn95441]

Yes.... In addition hearing protection prevents over blowing.....

[@raduc3672]

Do you not use tongue at all to compress the air? How do you get those amazing trills?

[@lynn95441]

Yes, the tongue is used, but not as much as most players use same. The less you use the tongue for compression, the bigger will be your sound. The shakes are made simply by slurring between 2 notes. They are smooth because I completely over-power the hardware with extensive compression. I own the horn. It doesn't own me..... :)

[@emanuelschulte1174]

Lynn Nicholson Wow boy . This is 😍

[@raduc3672]

I understand, thanks

[@siegfriedwifling907]

It’s so funny your stomach looks like a face...😄

[@evdallas3847]

whatever happened to lin biviano

[@michaelfoxbrass]

He’s been teaching at Berklee for many years now.

[@TheGasper3]

How do you create compression? If I squeeze the diaphragm I just get more air but not compressed. I have already rented the MF Protocol, but I can't change the pitch on the rim. if I try to play higher on the rim and squeeze my diaphragm in I just get more air and no pitch change. So how to create compression without overblowing.

[@lynn95441]

Sounds like you're confusing speed of air (more air) with compression. The muscles used are the same as for coughing..... As stated in the video, if compression of a middle C is 1, a high C should be 4-5 times the compression. By the time you reach high C, your abs/intercostals should be quite hard, soft or loud.... By the time you reach high G, you should be able to take quite a punch to the gut without any ill effects. Squeezing is not the same as tightening. If your air doesn't cause the pitch to rise, you're not using more compression of the air, but instead you are just using more air and getting louder..... :) buzzing on the rim makes this concept VERY apparent. Further questions? Email me directly.... [e-mail]

[@AnonymousPatriot7]

Dont give up! If Lynn can help me; his advice will definitely work for everyone !

[@olympicfan2]

Dear Mr. Nicholson, could you PLEASE show a video measuring the air pressure in your oral cavity while playing these three octaves? Like in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ2UinaJn7N_l9k the reason is that at a same dynamic level, it takes a doubling in air pressure to play an octave higher. If you need around 100 mmHg or 2 P.S.I. for a loud high c, then exhaling with 200 mmHg for a double C would be insane. Thanks in advance.

[@demontwashington5388]

Sadly, I suspect that Maynard's obvious (relative, of course) struggles with range in his later years were due to his obesity issues. There's no way one can maintain command over the tension of the "engine room" (the thoracic cavity) with so much fat hanging off the front of it and exerting downward force on it.