Explaining Superchops Series E03 - Lower Lip Over Top Teeth and Teaching Embouchure

[@dktrumpet65]

Hi Rich I heard your speek this morning walking the dog. The best line for me: you have to develop low and middle register first. I was also tought that by my first teacher and have always struggeld with notes above the staff. But that was conventional playing; blow harder to ascend. Now I know what I need to do! Thanks. Take care. Erik Denmark.

[@GordonHudson]

I just checked and I play with lower lip over top teeth. It seems a natural positon to me.

[@peteestabrook346]

I like the idea of what the student should be focusing on in terms of initiating change rather than focused on as an outcome. I find that students tend to get things backwards in this regard and cause themselves a lot of suffering

[@CanadianDivergent]

Hi Rich,. where can I get the information to start learning TCE? I have all of Callets books except trumpet secrets. I have been working with Callets books but I understand that TCE is an updated version of Superchops? Im just starting over on trumpet. need some counsel, and do you offer lessons?

[@BrassPractice]

I can offer online lessons if you like, and/or exchange some videos over WhatsApp (or similar app). I could also send you a copy of my ebook, which is intended for guiding TCE beginners into practicing TCE. Send me an email from the website linked above.

[@stewartl9169]

When looking at the notated exercises in Superchops and the other Callet books, which would you particularly recommend practicing, and how would you approach them? I have been working from your 2 TCE books only so far (and finding them very clearly explained, BTW).

[@BrassPractice]

Thank you for the compliments on my books! I’ve used quite a few of the exercises from the older books over the years. Often they’re coupled with an intention that if overlooked can leave them a little pointless. I’ll do a list and make a video about it.

[@mharbaugh]

Nice intro!

[@BrassPractice]

Thanks! Gradually improving things as we go along!! 😅

[@surrealreviews]

Hello! I am considering purchasing a mouthpiece for myself and I wanted to see if I could get some input. I currently play trumpet in my school’s Wind Ensemble and Marching Band. I currently own a faxx 3C and 7C. I believe they are essentially off brand Bachs but are basically the same (they we’re recommended by a judge at a band festival/solo and ensemble). I also own a Jet Tone (Severinsen model). My 3C and Jet Tone are amazing for high notes/marching band and the 7C is great all around whether it be in marching band or day band (in school). I really want a deep mouthpeice for a nice dark tone. I’m torn between a Bach 1 or a Bach 5V. Are either of those a good idea? I just want to make sure that getting a very deep mouthpiece is a good idea. I know hitting high notes and flexibility will be a little more difficult but I think it’s worth it. I don’t need a definite “get X mouthpiece” but just what you think of buying a very deep mouthpiece. Thank you!

[@BrassPractice]

I don’t think you should be too concerned about getting something huge at this stage. IMO it won’t help you develop - you’d be better off working on playing in pitch center with standard equipment. The 3C, for example. I talk quite a bit about mouthpieces in general in the video I posted a couple weeks back about VennCAD and I also show you where to find a bunch of articles that I’ve written on the subject (they’re all on trumpetpla.net). There are a few in which I discuss the various reasons that people give for choice of equipment. Don’t be fooled into thinking that a big mouthpiece is the best way to get a good sound - there’s more to it than that and the trade-offs would cost you more in terms of opportunity than you might realise.

[@surrealreviews]

@@BrassPractice Thank you! I’ll just stick with my current mouthpieces for now!

[@bobchiprean2744]

Bottom lip over top teeth is not supposed to be that far IMO. I think It was intended to be barely above top teeth edges.

[@BrassPractice]

Yeah I get the impression that Jerry struggled with people trying to do it too much when it was little more than an observation. I heard that it’s one of the reasons he wanted to move on from the Superchops material.