How to Buzz Your Lips for Trumpet Playing

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

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[@owosenioluwasegunmicheal4612]

I wanna join the class but it's demanding for a code.. Can I get that from you???

[@divdov7632]

He tells you the code in that comment ^ The code is: sfu3si

[@gustavoacosta9667]

I can't buzz 😢

[@poprocks3273]

I play the trumpet and I got a concert tomorrow that I have to perform, help ;-;

[@2Jeffrey]

thx

[@lilly_koii]

I always wanted to play trumpet when I was young but my mom had me do flute for band instead...now years later I want to give it a proper go. your videos are by far the most helpful I've seen, there's a lot of technical advice that others just don't give. thank you!

[@twintrouble8421]

I'm currently in middle school band, and I've been playing the flute for 1 and a half years and I still strongly dislike it, I'm going to try to switch to trumpet soon!

[@crefmag]

I was made to play flute when I really wanted to play trumpet! I'm now 45 and play cornet in 2 brass bands and I love it. Never had the passion for the flute although it did teach me to read music

[@boeman6702]

I sound like a dying elephant and no matter how hard I adjust, it still sounds like a dying elephant

[@marlena28]

How about now

[@-h8021]

now?

[@bigdonker0729]

what about now?

[@Adventuresoftierraa]

Same☠️

[@trialsbikeguy]

What bout now ??

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thanks for watching! How important do you think lip buzzing is? Tell me why you think it's necessary or not in the comment section below.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Štäÿ•äłïvë • Have tried the tips I give in this video? If you have, then let me know so I can help you further so kids stop picking on you. There is a way to play trumpet without having to buzz your lips though.

[@aurilettabrinley1959]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter help meh :< lol

[@josesequerosvalle]

I've been struggling with my buzz since I got my pTrumpet 4 days ago. So far, this has been the most helpful video out there. Thanks man!

[@JeffLewisTrumpet]

I enjoy your videos! A short, to the point, no nonsense approach. I like lip buzzing for two reasons, one, as an isometric exercise, and two, to refocus my embouchure when things start to "get away" from the most efficient position for me. Keep 'em coming! Thanks again!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thanks Jeff! When you lip buzz to bring things back into focus what's your approach?

[@JeffLewisTrumpet]

I "free" buzz (like you demonstrated in the video), place the mouthpiece as I'm buzzing, then relax my lips to open the sound. I assume this is close to optimal for me and then go from there.

[@tfred23]

Thank you so much! I’m in a trumpet class at my school and I was the worst but because of this video I’m doing great! Thank you so much! You helped me a lot!

[@tfred23]

Thank you so much! You get a subscriber

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Ty that’s awesome! 👍🏾😄 So glad i could help. What piece of info from this video helped you the most?

[@DexterHaven]

Way to toot your own horn!

[@JoelMartinez]

@@DexterHaven I'm sure he's generating a lot of buzz with his newfound success

[@Imakerandomvideoss]

Same

[@jessekamokazi179]

This was by FAR the easiest to understand explaination I've been given!!! My buzzing sounds great

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Dope! So glad you have it now

[@RehanaF13]

Great instruction. I’m actually learning how to blow a conch shell so this helps. It’s blown the same way you blow a trumpet or horn. Thanks for the info! Much appreciated!!

[@syncro3973]

RehanaF13 same here this is so helpful

[@GoofyChild33]

I play clarinet and trumpet in my school band, and this helped me with both surprisingly!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

That’s awesome! Glad it helped you as well

[@lenkagamine5401]

My buzz sounds like a fart and i don’t know what im doing wrong

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

duropot the only way I can help you is to hear you buzz. Reach out to me thru one of my social media accounts and I’ll be able to give you some helpful feedback

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

GamingwithJamie PW your opening is too big. That’s why you’re getting only air. in the video i recommend that you try bringing the middle of your lips together slowly so you can find where your lips buzz. Check it out 1:02

[@kylegildner1898]

The Black Trumpeter when i do this it makes a fart sound

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Kyle Gildner good! It’s a start. Your lips might be too puckered

[@hppaviliona1700la]

Your'e not saying "mmm", dudes. It's the first step of forming the embouchure.

[@ag4ev]

My son has been trying to do learn this for WEEKS. Now he can do it after watching once! Thanks! :)

[@crazms5607]

Thank god for you my god I’m subscribing I just got my trumpet from school and you will not believe how much you helped me 🙏🏻

[@HunterAGreat]

This is so great . Thank you so much, Great teacher

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You’re welcome!

[@CreationJazz]

I show this video to my students, thanks and bravo from France.

[@jasonlajoie]

I'm with Jeff Lewis on this - short and to the point. I appreciate that.

[@agj2310]

Thanks you help me consistently buzz im new to playing instruments and this is my first year in middle school in also new to trumpet and have been struggling but your videos help a lot thanks

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Happy to help!

[@noruku6535]

Thanks for the info, it really think it is going to help. I stopped playing for a year and lost almost everything I knew about playing on trumpet and now whenever I try too hard to play or try to hit anything above a C5 I just end up blowing air through the mouthpiece instead of buzzing I don't know how it started, and I just can't find a way to fix, it I really hope these tips will help. EDIT: Thank you so much! These tips really really helped, I'm back to playing how I used to a year ago! I can explain just how useful they were! Thanks a million!

[@_Siloam_]

If you confess your sins to God, repent of them, and accept Jesus Christ as your Savior in your heart with faith you will be saved 😊

[@MrIrul-gg7ic]

omg this is the one tutorial that so clear to me, I have trouble in buzzing the trumpet correctly, I've been practicing for about 7 days and sometime I can buzz it and sometime I can't, and yes its my embouchure that give me a hard time to play the trumpet, thank you so much sir

[@BrianHayesSax]

Good tutorial as always Aaron. Free lip buzzing, perhaps second only to mouthpiece buzzing, appear the most controversial topic in brass playing among teachers and students. Certainly it is up to the individual to determine if buzzing the lips is a help or hindrance in their playing performance and maintenance. Do you have any suggestions about how much time (percentage wise) in daily practice routines should be devoted to free lip buzzing? Some pro players buzz frequently when driving the car etc as a way of maintaining embouchure strength. Others are absolutely opposed to any free lip buzzing and say it creates too much tension and stiffness in the lips. Be keen to hear your thoughts on how much, how often etc.

[@_Siloam_]

If you confess your sins to God, repent of them, and accept Jesus Christ as your Savior in your heart with faith you will be saved 😊

[@yowethqnn]

Thanks for the help! I’m a beginner trombone player and I am struggling to buzz. This helped me a lot!!

[@core9876]

How was it ?

[@eddiemarkhamdrums5676]

I’m unsure on whether you have to apply the pitch as if you were humming or if that high pitched buzzing note comes from just blowing normally with the correct embouchure. My lips are vibrating however they don’t have any kind of pitch, is that a problem? (I might be super late to this video but I noticed you were kindly helping everyone in the comments so I thought I’d give it a shot!)

[@JulianWelchel]

Thank you so much. My instructors briefly for about a day or two were on this topic, but I struggled. Thanks to you, I finally got things started ❤

[@larryrhindress2972]

I'm waiting for my bugle to arrive and this video is superb in getting me started. Well done!!!!

[@jayjayplayz5658]

Thank you for the tutorial, It was very helpful. I was watching because I play Trumpet in my 6th grade band. You have a new subscriber.

[@jeremydavenport6833]

I play trombone but I'm currently learning how to play and teach trumpet. These tips are so helpful thank you.

[@codewon9274]

thanks for the video! i have been playing trumpet for a few years and realized i didnt sound to great, so i went back to the basics

[@Ieathamburbur]

I’m currently in band for my middle school, and i couldn’t buzz my lips good enough. But this video really helped!

[@naya-gs6xb]

I recently just got a trumpet for my band class and this video really did help me thank you black trumpeter

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

That’s great! So glad it helped Anaya😄 why did you choose the trumpet? Do you like it so far?

[@gracewallisstudio]

Thanks for your clear explanations! Who knew it could be so hard just to get a sound...

[@critic4lnuk397]

its a great way to practice to practice your lips its really helpful and teaches me alot

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Logan The minigamer true! It helps me focus my sound and my air efficiency... especially when I had a long session of playing from the day/night before.

[@Iris.747]

You are such I big help I'm in mariachi and I'm trying to switch my instrument to trumpet! Thank you so much!

[@karelvedral1109]

I got a big problem with my sound. But you learnt me how to improve it. Thank you very much :D

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

I'm glad I could help you with that! You're welcome!

[@djuneconley5569]

always good to look back on the fundamentals! Thank Aaron!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You’re welcome.

[@chrisc.3635]

Thank you so much. The tips from this video were very helpful. Can't make the buzz sound yet but before i had no idea how to position my lips. Thank you.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You’re welcome Chris! If you need additional help...I can give you a lesson. The first one is free...you can sign up using this link: lessonswithaaron.as.me/

[@cheriecarpenter3529]

I'm so glad I found your channel!! I'm in the American Legion honor guard, and I'm trying my best to learn taps on the bugle. They have me shooting a weapon and playing the bugle, but I'm having to use a bugle with a recording in it, and I'm not satisfied doing that

[@kwonacademy38]

I’ve been playing for 4 years now and I still can’t buzz without a mouthpiece

[@bageater6960]

Nathan same bruh LOL

[@Makkuvideos]

I’ve been nearly 6 years and I’m right there with you

[@lordofroosters3640]

Same dude.

[@Zer-kx2vn]

Same

[@lenamaripuu2688]

Hi Aaron! I've been loving all of your tutorials. I was wondering if you had any videos that described the basics of tonguing / articulation? I've always found it difficult. Thank you so much!!

[@roj0riot]

ahhh thank you for this!! i played trumpet all throughout middle and high school but i just suddenly dropped it after that. im picking it back up now and my technique is awful so i'm just going back to the basics to review some things

[@bandmasterjf]

Best trumpet buzz video I've found. Most are too long and complicated.

[@phantomwolfgames5813]

I mean, this was like three years ago so hopefully, you'll be able to respond - but I've been playing the trumpet for a while now and I can still buzz without a mouthpiece. The only thing bothering me is that I'm a bit shaky when I buzz. I have braces so I don't know if that hinders anything, but I feel like my lips aren't strong enough to stabilize the air going out and it just kind of 'shotgun's out lol. When this happens, all I do is try to tighten my lips together, but it prevents me from being able to hit low notes AND high notes so my range is limited. Every time I try to hit high notes then transition into a low note, the melody just cracks into another note. Not to mention, I need to water my lips every time I try to buzz. I don't know if it's just my lips or the shape of my aperture, but I honestly don't know what to do. I'll try to play around with lip positioning. I also forgot to mention that every time I play, pockets of air slowly expand in front of my mouth so it makes it harder to buzz.

[@anthonyschnars889]

Thank you for teacking me to buzz my lips, i needed to learn how for my project for school!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You’re welcome! What was the project on?

[@ladyjunela2411]

Wow! That actually helped me a little bit! Been told, that can help with Ocarina as well!

[@timthepilot]

THIS MAN IS THE GREATEST TEACHER!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Wow man, Thanks! 😄👍🏾

[@timthepilot]

No worries mate!

[@IsmaelObrien-b5q]

I watch your video as last and this helped me thank you so much ❤

[@raulr.gutierrez1807]

Thanks for the video. It was very helpful but can you make a video that shows all notes like low c and high g because a lot of students are struggling on making high and low notes. If you don't mind making a video about all notes.

[@gamerconversion3667]

Awesome video! Really helped me nail my embouchure! Thanks dude

[@joshzak8457]

I'm pretty late but I'm learning the bugle for fun and it's so much fun. Thank you so much man!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

That’s so cool! Glad I could help get you started or help you further. What inspired you to play the bugle?

[@joshzak8457]

Once again, thank you. I heard my band teacher playing the trumpet, and there's a certain "feeling" you get from hearing brass instruments. I don't know how to put it, but I love it! I feel like the bugle is a nice entry level instrument to the amazing world of brass instruments.

[@Jennyto1000]

谢谢！

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thank you

[@brittlanders351]

These are great. Played coronet in junior high, now I’m 45 and starting again

[@Avery0019]

4 videos and you explained it and I finally got it thx

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

That’s great Courtney! 👍🏾😄

[@tradepaperdad8858]

This video helped my son play his trumpet much better

[@RonnstenEast]

As a music education major in college, I can even say I found this very useful.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

That’s great! Good luck with your program. Very demanding major.

[@enthusedbacon2359]

Thank you! This works so much better than other vids i saw :)

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Glad you found something that worked for you 😄

[@foxximah5950]

My 13 year old just got his trumpet a couple of days ago.. :) learning together, thanks for the video

[@davidmcg1506]

I'm just starting Trumpet. 58 years old, I played French Horn many years ago, but always wanted to play Trumpet. Seems like buzzing is like riding a bike, I found it easy to remember. Your videos are 1st. Class and I'm subscribed. Any tips or things I need to consider as an "oldie"?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

What do you want to be able to play on the trumpet?

[@davidmcg1506]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter Not Jazz!! 😄 I'm open to everything else. I'd love to be able to play some Glenn Miller. That's the sound that got me in to brass.

[@isubtoeveryone5753]

All I can ever get out is a weak buzz or just air. I have been playing for almost 3 years. Some days I can play up to a B flat above the staff, but a lot of the time I can’t even play an F on the top of the staff. My private lessons teacher tells me to just keep doing lip slurs, but I have tried and tried and just can’t pop out the notes on the lip slurs. And also, I’ve had braces for a year.

[@alexbelles1370]

I’m literally in the exact same position (minus the braces). I’ve been trying to get a clean buzz for quite some time and it still doesn’t work for me. My teacher always says I sound tight and clenched and loosening just makes it impossible to play high 🤦‍♀️

[@SonnyPeas]

Thank you so so much! I have never been able to buzz my lips until now

[@Robin-jg2yf]

I can do it but after awhile it starts to sound airy again?

[@InnkeeperStudio]

Priceless informations! Thanks!

[@alexplayzz5865]

It helped me soooooooooo much I love this channel

[@rugbygrin4758]

Thank you ... made it very easy to get the buzz!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Great! My goal is to try to make trumpet as simple as possible so it can be accessible to everyone.

[@bruh-fh3te]

thank you soo mucchhh i really needed this 🥺🥺

[@teresamoreno237]

This helped me alot im in bamd in school amd i choose the Trumlet as my instrument because at first i was terrible but im better now thank you

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Fracsisco Pena You're welcome! I'm glad I could help you. How many days per week do you have band class?

[@andrewwang9138]

This was a fantastic video! Thanks so much for uploading.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Andy Wang You’re welcome! 👍🏾

[@smkebeatz875]

Lawd Jesus this is difficult XD . It feels like I can kinda do it but I don't get the exact sound. Ima keep trying tho.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You don’t have to get the exact sound I’m producing.

[@Idontknowwhattowritehere256]

I used this to play a sax like a brass instrument, worth it

[@diyonsingharage9831]

You're the best you helped me improve my trumpet sound Amazingly! Keep it up I subbed Too!

[@hismajesty40]

Excellent tutorials! Thanks for your great work!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thank you so much!

[@maiawimm277]

The thing is i can buzz but cant get to a higher pitch

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Maia Wimm to get to a higher pitch we have to position our tongue higher in the mouth by saying "ee" like pizza. Think of "ah" as the neutral tongue position to get notes in the middle of the staff. You can change the pitch from mid to high by changing going taahhh-eeeee and blowing faster air like you're blowing out birthday candles. You may also be too tight in the middle of the lips which will prevent air to pass through. All in all...I would have to see what's wrong so I can help you further. Don't give up though. DM me a video of you buzzing on FB, Insta, or Snap and I'll give you some feedback.

[@juan-ksporty7348]

Maia Wimm need more practice

[@JeffCournoyerATC]

The Black Trumpeter wow, I can’t believe how much that little tip helped!!

[@DanSoma]

Really really useful video! Thanks

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Excellent! You're welcome

[@JeraldBoykin]

Hi Aaron I am starting my grandson on trumpet lessons he’s 11 years old. I played trumpet with Tyrone Davis and was on tour with James brown and BB king. I have following you for a while now. Are you in Chicago?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thank you for following Jerald. I’m in the Chicagoland area. Moved out of the city about 4 years ago.

[@G4vin4tor]

Is that swoozie

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Gavin Hickson who’s swoozie? 😂

[@steakfries__]

The Black Trumpeter ahhahahahhhaa u r, buddy

[@cheetahv.p.s.x7078]

it is bru it is 😂 this was his job before disney ayee

[@Zynukthoom]

Hey there! I'm wondering mouthpiece size you use! Many thanks and respect.

[@TheAlaskanBullW02]

as a saxophonist tumpet is incredible harf

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Trumpet takes a lot of maintenance. As brass players we have to maintain our current level of playing while still practicing to improve. Also, playing trumpet isn't constant progress. Some days you'll have really good days when you feel like you can play anything. Then there are some days when it feels like you can't play anything. Overall, trumpet is really simple. With the right mindset and concepts of playing/tone production, we can play anything. It just takes time and diligent/hard work.

[@pummki]

i am a tenor sax and just bought a trumpet mouthpiece to play with my friends and its sooooo hard.

[@lilcasocool]

Im terrible omg

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Keep at it! 🙂 don’t give up 👍🏾 if you need more help, I can give u a free lesson. Click the link to schedule one... lessonswithaaron.as.me/

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

That helped! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@tonisalic6300]

Short and sweet. Thanks!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

That was my goal with this video. No long drawn-out lectures. You're welcome!

[@bosshogg0713]

I've officially made my first buzz sound thanks

[@jefferson_oficiall478]

Yes !!! I have a tuba, I know you give trumpet tips, but could you tell me a good method? a study book?...

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Arbans method book! 😄👌🏾

[@tastysalad114]

Thank you for great video! What do you think of Yamaha trumpets? Are they good for beginners?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

tasty salad you’re welcome! Yamaha is a great brand for all levels. Highly recommend them, Bach and Schilke

[@kinghuncho4x638]

Can you make a viedo of how to buzz your lips to play high notes for a advanced trumpet that would be helpful 4 me

[@TRUMPETSIZZLE]

I'm also a big believer in lip buzzing too!

[@sebastianfelipetorresgarfe8252]

How can I make siren sound? Don't know what to do to change the mouthpiece pitch. I'd appreciate your answer. Thanks.

[@queenaniyah345]

THANK YOU because my band teacher is white and has no lips so I always thought that I had to barely have lips showing finally found a black person with lips and I understood right away HALLELUJAH

[@gunRP14]

Hey :) What size jet tone do you use? I have big lips too.

[@matthewm6529]

Great tip thanks I really needed to know that

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

No problem!

[@GinoCerutti-z5f]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH 🙏

[@alericoalcober3373]

It helps me men.. wow thank you pretty cool 😎

[@cosmicpotato8344]

Hey this really helped by buzzing. But is that google classroom still available?

[@whittle755]

you helped so much ♡ thank you

[@fustigato]

Precious video, thanks

[@fustigato]

it worked also for my new and completely different musical instrument, a cornet ;)

[@j-a-r_3ao97]

Shalawam Hebrew..you just taught me how to sound my shophar ✊🏽

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

J-A-R_3 a&o Nice man! Animal horns were the first trumpets. Same principles apply. Glad I could help you sound your shophar.

[@amosminore]

How do you free buzz on a high pitch like the one in the video? I used to play trombone and can buzz the pitch an octaver lower but no where near your pitch. Does it just come with practice and heightening your range?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

I do with fast airstream and high tongue arch...."ee" like Pizza. But yes it does come with experimenting and practice. Hope this quick tip helps.

[@saulcontrerasOfficial]

I've been playing since I was 10 and I'm 16 now, but I had a trumpet at my house ever since I was 3 and it always interested me so I learned how buzz immediately. I wish I would've taken lessons then... I can't imagine how good I could've been by now. I'm here because I have a blister on my lip from playing really high for hours(like above the staff). Is this dangerous?

[@ivanjarpa2669]

If I learned to play the trumpet without buzzing, only using airflow for producing sound. What should I do? I notice I have the most round tone of the whole section that only uses buzzing but I get into trouble when playing without pressure in the high register.

[@asg2401]

Hi, I'm unable to buzz my lips but am able to play with a mouthpiece and the horn consistently (as consistently as a beginner). Is this a problem? Is lip buzzing a must?

[@Unknown-gt9md]

I've moved from 5 years on sax to almost to months on baritone I practice a hour a day how many days should it take me to be good on baritone

[@StanMarsh-p1k]

i’m a trumpet player and im in 7th grade and i still can’t do it and it doesn’t sound right

[@attaboyfrankie]

This really helped I had no idea on how I was supposed to blow definatley a subscriber

[@BlogginBrandi]

I feel like I might need to take up music 🙌 again since you make it sounds so effortless 🙃 Such a BOSS

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Bloggin Brandi You should! 😄 It's easy to start. What did you play before?