HOW to PLAY the TRUMPET BETTER

[@paulgrimm6850]

I’m starting Bach up after 55 years. I started on a 7 C MTVERNON and a MtVernon Bach .You make great points. I don’t want to fight the horn. I’ve wasted money on a number of mouthpieces . I finally bought a Monette B4002 . It is so comfortable and easier to hit tuned notes . Life is too short to fight. Thank you sir

[@49bednar]

I watched this and followed the examples back in July and immediately had the best day on the trumpet that I've ever had. Then I lost it and haven't recovered that feeling until today. After reading some of Singing Trumpet by Peter Bond, his "Bermuda Triangle" picture led me to understand that I choke off the air when I ascend by moving my tongue AND jaw forward at the same time instead of independently. Now I've gone back to this video and I think I understand why I had that great day. I disconnected tongue from jaw. Pity I didn't fully understand and follow up properly. Now to really take on the independence exercises. Thank you so much for this.

[@igortrncic8798]

So happy you are back, thank you!

[@breakalegfpv9532]

hello. thank you for this channel, I played trombone in school by ear, unfortunately I never learned to read sheet music. I am fifty years old now and just ordered a Bb trumpet and I am very excited to find your channel. thank you!

[@amj.composer]

Your intro had so many harmonics on the trumpet!! I didn't know it could do that

[@amajubaindluinceku7644]

Your videos are exceptionally well prepared. Much thanks.

[@CarlyWaarly]

Terrific, returning to trumpet / Cornet and Flugelhorn, your videos are inspirational and to the point and excellent resource!

[@alenavanophem1907]

Welcome back Paul! I've missed your lessons, particularly the ones about breathing. That is the biggest area I struggle with. Your breathing excersises are really helpfull to keep a relaxed breath! Thanks. Looking forward to more video's!

[@normanbartlettofaylesbury9444]

Great to have you back. Got me thinking about air and tongue position!

[@MaddMystro]

Hi from Australia. I've picked up my trumpet a lot more frequently this last year and have dramatically improved my range, technique and stamina. I'm glad you're posting again Paul and look forward to more training video's. Thank you.

[@geraldglaser5686]

Welcome back Paul. Glad you’re back on KZbin.

[@seifenstander508]

finally you are here again! really looking forward to watching the video!

[@Blasianpower2]

I’m a guitar player but recently at 27 I want to learn trumpet 🎺 it’s such a beautiful and strong sounding instrumental

[@williamchan1414]

Welcome back! We missed your insight soooo much even as a trombone player

[@robertr8116]

Amazingly and simply Brilliant! Loved the red light (turn off) green light (turn on) overlay! Screen captured your key reminders at the end then printed them out. Big help!

[@chriscoull1156]

Hi Paul.... Nice to meet you today (again!) at the gig in Brighton. Good to see you back offering some great trumpet advice 🎺 👍

[@davidharrison3074]

Well, it is such a pleasure to see you and hear your voice along with this fabulous group of exercises and creations to work on. Since your last video I have purchased a Getzen Elite Field Trumpet and the sound is amazing for sounding Taps. I've learned I have to control my air flow more with this horn compared to my Bach trumpet. On Memorial Day I walked the grounds at Western Reserve National Cemetary in Rittman Ohio and sounded Taps 24 times for the 24 notes in Taps. I went back to some of your other videos which I saved had to create a way to keep the large sound with the placement of the tongue. This allowed me to sound Taps the 24 times in a 4 hour period and have the same strength from the first time sounding Taps to the last time that day. Thank you so much for all your support and encouragement not only to me but for so many others. Glad to see you again and look forward to more tips and ideas to help improve. You can never not have enough learning even for me at 59 and have been playing since I was 12. God Bless.

[@TheTrumpetProf]

Thank you David much appreciated. Some exciting plans ahead. All best, TP

[@davidharrison3074]

@@TheTrumpetProf look forward to seeing and hearing. I've been sharing what you do with others. (Trumpet players and other brass, a few reed instruments with some exercises) please take care.

[@martinkelleynyc]

This is simply amazing... thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Please keep producing these informative videos!

[@marcusblitz1661]

Brilliant learning resource . Really appreciated the material is great. I’m active as a 🎺gigging and this all helps. Thanks M

[@yuyangl.6998]

Finally, so glad to see you back

[@BradleySharp]

Missed your expertise. Glad you're back!

[@mattpburke]

Great to see you back. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Great video.

[@yeicbo237]

Wellcome!, I hope this moment!. Thank you Mr Mayes!

[@TheTrumpetProf]

It's good to be back. Big plans and projects to come!

[@fijimorgan]

Thanks for posting videos again! Keep em coming!!!!

[@valkasolidor6727]

I'm a recovering trombonist, and this is just the lesson that I want!

[@teamfreelance]

Great questions and answers from Paul

[@c.thompson6638]

Very smart approach indeed.

[@adrianwoodward5048]

Great job Paul. As ever, fabulous teaching!

[@elihg94]

Very excited to see this pop up!

[@michaltyranski]

I've been waiting for your videos and tips! Thanks for doing this!!🙏 can't wait for the next one :) all best from Poland!😁

[@TheTrumpetProf]

Not long to wait. Thanks.

[@unitedsquadbasketball6769]

Loving your content and the way you explain trumpet essentials.

[@yuvaraj873]

Good to see you after a long time Paul 👍

[@TheTrumpetProf]

Thank you. It's good to be back!

[@jasonsimpson4805]

I really appreciated and enjoyed the creative concise explanations. Keep up the excellent work!

[@antonamos398]

Very good, thanks Paul

[@timlawrence7100]

It has been a year since the last upload! Glad youre back

[@TheTrumpetProf]

Yes, a tough year but lots to come.

[@peterizzo6527]

Very thought provoking and helpful, thank you! Best wishes to you!

[@trumpetman]

WHOAAAAAAA he's back! Awesome!

[@TheTrumpetProf]

Lovin' the enthusiasm. Keep it coming!

[@enzofoolevil]

Excellent lesson ❤

[@jackcondrey8264]

Thank you for your excellent content. Do you have a video on developing endurance?

[@TheTrumpetProf]

Hello Jack. I haven't done a video specifically about endurance yet but I will add it to the list. You will hear the usual advice about long tones etc and yes they will help you but if you are relying on muscle strength and building muscle strength you will always be limited. The very best players use the strong muscles (blowing muscles) to maintain endurance not the tiny muscles of the face. It's about finding a way to play which improves your balance because good balance = less effort. Start with the middle of your tongue and experiment with the position of it. Look at this video from 16:16 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKurf4NqpcqHm5o Hope that helps. TP

[@misaeltejada6239]

Thank you so much.

[@lenzotrumpet]

Paul I would love to know how to play fast and accurately classical music how to be a better sight reader.thank you Anthony

[@TheTrumpetProf]

Hi Anthony. The best way to improve your sight reading is to join a band or ensemble who play through lots of music. In UK we have brass bands. Every one of my students who play in a brass band are good or become good sight readers. Otherwise look for a book with very very easy tunes (preferably ones you know to begin with) which also has demonstration recordings and play along with them. Playing fast and accurately will take time. Start by learning a chromatic scale one octave from low C. Use a metronome set around c=80 and articulated play one note per beat. Then gradually increase the speed. Then start from C sharp the D etc. Practice this slurred and tongued but always use the metronome. Don't try to speed it up too soon. Perfect it at a slow speed and speed up the perfection. Always try to improve the start, middle and end of your notes. Be critical. Hope that helps. TP

[@DedekindMusic]

Excellent video. There are many parts or components that are in the family or system of trumpet playing. 😀😃😄😃😀😄😃

[@TheTrumpetProf]

Improve 100 things by 1%

[@DedekindMusic]

@@TheTrumpetProf Thanks for the comment Prof. Wishing you a prosperous and blessed 2023

[@johannb2011]

Thanks

[@seifenstander508]

"see you next time." i hope "next time" will be soon!

[@ollym1394]

It will it will be monthly!

[@lousiakisini6574]

Awesome.Thank you so much.

[@seifenstander508]

hi paul! first of all: so glad you are back! and i need to tell you something: as you maybe might remember, i started to play the trumpet only some 2 1/2 years ago - with the help of youtube - and luckily you were one of the first teachers i found here. so i got familiar with the idea of just sighing quite from the beginning. and i really sticked to it, not forcing anything, let the air flow and let it start to make the lips vibrate, everything very soft. so over the months there was always some little progress, the sound was quite good, even though very limited range, but ok, all in all it was not so bad. and then all of a sudden i found out a terrifying truth: i was not able to articulate at all! as i had done breath-attack and lip-slurs all the time, some articulation just was not there. so i started to practice tonguing, articulation, but it was so exhausting for me to seal the airstream and yet keeping some pressure for a clear articulation. i could hardly play three articulated notes in a row. it was a disaster. and then the miracle happened! you were back here with this video about separating things. and guess what: already today, after one day of practicing, i am able to articulate, clearly and softly, effortless! it is an incredible breakthrough! THANK YOU SO MUCH! and i like your new haircut! :-D see you and all the best, gerd

[@TheTrumpetProf]

Gerd, I'm really pleased to hear this. I'm sure things will continue to develop and strengthen as you get used to this way of working.

[@seifenstander508]

@@TheTrumpetProf hi paul! things have already continued to develope and strengthen, the door is wide open, it feels like really much is possible now! its really great, thank you so much again! and the best thing: i've read your answers to the comments here, and it looks like you will release more videos soon, which is great news! can't wait to see them! thank you!

[@HarryMCoasters]

hello

[@Abdisa-sj2fq]

You're finally back, where have you been?

[@TheTrumpetProf]

It's a long story and I'd rather not go there again!

[@shelleythomson1002]

Thanks great info for a 50 yo beginner 😉

[@TheTrumpetProf]

Welcome to the club! TP

[@automationcommunity]

I keep making the random odd note mistakes on Trumpet. What do I need to get past this?

[@CoachingMusic]

Difficult to say without listening. Can you do a recording and post for it for evaluation ? As the Prof says, if you can isolate the components or do a method of analysis to isolate groups of components until you get to the one or more components that needs to be worked on.

[@automationcommunity]

Yes, under discussion in my channel

[@TheTrumpetProf]

Agree with RD, it's hard to say without hearing you. Are you referring to cracked notes? If so, does it tend to be generally in the same sort of register? Ideally you want to find a way to correct this without consciously/mentally adjusting. Firstly play a chromatic scale as fast as you can across the biggest range you can without using too much effort. Two octaves ideally but from the lowest note to your comfortable highest note. It should be AS FAST AS YOU CAN. Don't try too much and listen out for clips or area where the transition fro note to note is clipped. This will help determine which areas of your register are temperamental. THEN: 1. Tense your abdominal muscles BEFORE you breath and keep them locked throughout. Then play the chromatic and listen for improvement. 2. SLIGHTLY change the angle of your instrument. SLIGHTLY. (Think of a clock and position/angle the bell at different "5 minute" angles (Perfect upstream would be 12. Down stream 6 etc). Each time play the chromatic, listening for improvement. 3. Make TINY adjustments to your mouthpiece placement.TINY. Left, Right, Higher, Lower. On each placement try the chromatic. These tips are not just simply "good ideas". They have reason and have been through stages of development. Good luck and please let me know how you get on. TP

[@automationcommunity]

Thanks for the observation and recommendation@@TheTrumpetProf, yes the cracked notes, I think it seems one of the cracked notes happened when changing between registers, going into the higher register . One of them there were a couple of short cracks in the note. Your recommendations sound like a great steps to do to get improvements. I will give them a go. The tense your abdominal muscles BEFORE you breath - this one could be the main culprit because I am not thinking about that normally now when I play and I did do that many years ago when I played in a brass band.

[@TheTrumpetProf]

@@automationcommunity Now you mention brass band, have you changed your mouthpiece since? That's another possible reason. It's harder to crack notes on a deeper mouthpiece but of course the benefits of using something more shallow are numerous! Keep me posted.

[@HarryMCoasters]

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