"How to play the trumpet", the way James Morrison sees it. This tutorial is also useful for other brass instruments.
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@callummckie8947 жыл бұрын
I've possibly learnt more from this video than seven years of Trumpet playing. I'm just sad there's only one like button!
@nicless53714 жыл бұрын
Couldn't have said it better!
@mharbaugh7 жыл бұрын
I've struggled with playing above the staff for 15 years. I tried this with no warmup and instantly played the best high C to double high C of my life, effortlessly. James is my hero!
@larrywoodward21915 жыл бұрын
Keith urban
@maxbradshaw80835 жыл бұрын
Bro I think you are just bad
@sam.833 жыл бұрын
@@johnpiettro4644 its all about vibration. move your mouthpiece to a different position, try further up or further down, roll lips in or out, just try. it takes time and time again but eventually you might get there, its all about vibration. 1860 vibrations for a doubble high C good luck
@blaht153 жыл бұрын
What with tounge?
@ColinMroczko2 жыл бұрын
@@johnpiettro4644 it will be harder and easier for some, but I believe anybody can have a pretty good upper register. Practice a lot, experiment, make sure to keep bad habits out of your playing such as too much pressure, and you’ll figure it out. Dedication is the key to success.
@blaht152 жыл бұрын
Best tutorial about range EVER.
@JohnJeshurun7 жыл бұрын
You sir are a fantastic teacher. I love how you smile and keep an encouraging tone thoroughout. I teach at a University and this is something I want to emulate in my teaching. Thanks for the trumpet techniques also
@calebcarter42057 жыл бұрын
I want to experiment with this so badly right now, but it's 10 pm and I don't think my neighbors would appreciate it. :(
@miguelferreira16887 жыл бұрын
Same xD
@andycormier24757 жыл бұрын
I've thought those same thoughts. Life can really sometimes get in the way. Can you do it with a practice mute? Do you have a car where you can drive to a parking lot? If you think outside the box, there are ways to find time to practice. :)
@dariusduesentrieb7 жыл бұрын
same :P
@ddillon10227 жыл бұрын
Caleb Carter get a practice mute, or use a Harmon mute, worked for me 35 yrs ago
@ddillon10227 жыл бұрын
Andy Cormier LOL, I almost got a ticket for the parking lot playing, some residents didn't appreciate any noise past 7pm....but the practice mute or Harmon is great
@drbobvs7 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial James! Nobody has ever explained it so simply and clearly. Trumpet teachers all over the world should demand their students view this video. Thanks so much!
@SatchelBungDaddy4 жыл бұрын
This is the clearest and most concise explanation of range with the support of analogies everybody can relate to. Great video
@theinbetweeners7882 Жыл бұрын
This is the only video that can be watched my an absolute beginner or an expert
@florian3677 жыл бұрын
Wise words from one of the top trumpet player in the world :) We are lucky to have this man continuing history of trumpet.
@dacoconutking Жыл бұрын
His way of teaching genuinely makes sense and I can understand my issue now, great job and thank you
@johnroberts55157 жыл бұрын
Pure gold. Pure physics! At ITG Sydney 2010, I saw Andrea Tofanelli playing high notes and I saw James Morrison playing even higher, on a bass trumpet. (When I went overseas in ?1985, some schoolkid took over my trumpet chair in a northern Sydney jazz band - he was much better than me. Guess who. Yes, it was James M.)
@ryanatour7 жыл бұрын
What a story!
@MrJasonharrelson6 жыл бұрын
Brass instruments are pretty universal when physics is concerned. I can play just as high on Tuba as I do on piccolo trumpet. It's all about Aperture Control. Faster Air Speed + Increased Air Pressure + Smaller Vibration Surface (lip length) = Higher Note
@darryljones92083 жыл бұрын
@@MrJasonharrelson simply false, the physics here is complete nonsense. The aperture state controls pitch, the air speed does not. Air pressure varies with loudness on a constant pitch, so therefore it does not control pitch. Ad lip "length" is rim to rim, unless you want a weak and puny sound.
@darryljones92083 жыл бұрын
No. Not pure physics.
@MichaelBrown17765 жыл бұрын
Just getting back to playing trumpet after several decades. Played for 10 years when I was young, but haven't played since. Your teaching videos are immensely helpful!
@tomrees4812 Жыл бұрын
I had James’ DVD until I loaned it to a ‘friend’ and never saw it again so thanks for posting.
@owenevilmakings54333 ай бұрын
There's a reason he/she didn't give it back...
@ignemiuz51595 жыл бұрын
The way he explained this just opened a whole new world. Ive heared almost everything he said before, but the way he put it together made me understand all of it! Thank you!
@johnnyalone46 жыл бұрын
What a great teacher and musician. Humorous, serious and priceless. Thanks
@steveavant97276 жыл бұрын
One of the best series of trumpet tutorials on the Internet. There are dozens of “experts” that offer all kinds of instruction but Mr. Morrison explains it very well, with no arrogance, and achieves instant credibility. Thank you Mr. Morrison!
@jaydee88728 жыл бұрын
I love this guy. One of the world's great players and charming to boot. So happy to have found these vids.
@delicious98244 жыл бұрын
There were so many teachers, there were so many theories about high notes. But perhaps James Morrison's theory is the most credible. Because he really mastered all the brass instruments. If he does, it is so.
@johnwright19647 жыл бұрын
An amazing teacher!
@DmitriFilms9 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh! Genius!!! Must try right now!!!! Thank you James!!!!!!
@TonyJr045 жыл бұрын
I wish James Morrison was my Uncle who could teach me all of this
@carloscm3166 жыл бұрын
This has been the best tutorial for increasing range so far...thank you master James
@funkydwh6 жыл бұрын
Best instructional video on the internet among any genres
@shanespence61282 жыл бұрын
James, you are “ the man” . Thanks so much for your advise. Simple and to the point. I will be applying your principals
@lenwoodturneriv61692 жыл бұрын
Nice! You and Prof. Faddis have the same approach but coming from different angles. Mark Zauss also does this. And, all three of you have 4+ octaves! Great stuff!
@nathanaelmcgraw60413 жыл бұрын
I have been playing trumpet for over 5 years and I am a lead trumpet, high notes are my absolute passion however I tend not to have good tone when I get to atmospheric notes, he has literally solved my problem within the first 3 minutes of the video! He also explains the logic behind it all, he doesn't just say this is what you should do and how you should do it. This video is crucial to any long term trumpet player, very informational! He did a very good job
@Dekyiful2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant James. I'm a voice teacher and also mentoring young singers/songwriters. I love these tutorials.
@jawajamm63615 жыл бұрын
I’ve played trumpet for about 11 months now and I’ve struggled to play above a high B, thanks James
@deadeyenumber28926 жыл бұрын
I am absolutely astounded right now. I have been watching a lot of tutorials talking about air and I am glad I have grasped this concept. To hear you give TONS of examples of this concept helped me even more! Thank you James Morrison!
@harrelsontrumpets6 жыл бұрын
Great information James, thanks for sharing so much over the years!
@lewlevine96033 жыл бұрын
I have heard the same ideas before, but not explained the same way. It makes so much sense and I find myself playing solid high Fs and some double Gs without too much pressure. With my normal embouchure, I'm struggling (and using pressure) to hit a high E. Now my only concern is being able to take this out of a controlled environment into a "real" playing situation. Thank you James Morrison!
@paulosilvestrini15 жыл бұрын
you're probably the best teacher in the world ( I've had a few here in Brazil!). I was about to give up. it's not just what you say but how you say it. thank you, thank you!
@alexanderkarpenko31822 жыл бұрын
Was stuck on high C for 4 years. Have been practicing with this in mind and I can play a comfortable double G. Amazing video!
@karldouroux44263 жыл бұрын
James Morrison knows where he is going with his wind with the touch of each valve slow are fast.⁷ His high notes are crisp and clear. From Karl Douroux
@karldouroux44263 жыл бұрын
I am related to the person that played the trumpet and trombone in each hand. Manuel Manetta from New Orleans when I was 6 years old. I am soon to be 68 years old and still working at my age, not in music though. I would like to see James Morrison perform at the Hollyood Bowl when COVID-19 is gone.
@bthrun906 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic explanation of a concept that eludes most players under the professional level. I struggle with range more than any other factor, and this type of approach is exactly what I need to unlock the next level (I think). Big shout out to J.M. for making these videos available to the public!!
@posaunist56 жыл бұрын
Mr. Talent !! Also a great teacher. Incredible :-)
@alfvonharpe18196 жыл бұрын
Just great fantastic show.thanks Phillip James Morrison is a great MASTER and a fantastic Player
@stumaclean1115 жыл бұрын
I'm a retired professional clarinettist and I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. The same principle applies whereby you do next to nothing with your embouchure to gain range but rather push air faster through the mouthpiece/reed, even at a piano dynamic, and the high notes come. I can always tell when a student is biting; equivalent to your left arm analogy, as the sound gets shrill and thin. Thanks, James. Cheers!!
@DPHMUSIC.3 жыл бұрын
I am so glad I found this video. Completely changed my thought process
@ArmoredLion2177 жыл бұрын
I've heard so many different overall things relating certain excersizes to increased range and endurance, and while I do believe those excersizes are useful in building the muscles and muscle memory, this video has shown the actual aspects and basic variables of playing higher/lower versus louder/softer. James Morrison is a phenomenal teacher for this stuff. My only question is about his last comment. That "[anyone] can be one of those screaming trumpets on top of a big band". Does he mean that?
@michaelthilges26046 жыл бұрын
Clarion Hall217 I think so, although it will take some people more time and practice then others
@da11king4 жыл бұрын
great question...Chet Baker was never a screamer
@IndianOutlaw18702 жыл бұрын
Chet wasn't a screamer because he didn't want to be. He perfected the smokey, melancholy tone.
@snrnsjd2 жыл бұрын
Anyone can be ... If [he/she] knows the principles and how to do it.
@esteban_osman2 жыл бұрын
@@da11king bro you're everywhere. I already commented about how I saw you on another video. such a small world
@GollyVids2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely outstanding video. That was well worth the 13-14 minutes. I'm a cornet play and am able to play a top C but not comfortably neither is a top A comfortable and I've been playing many many years but this knowledge I have no doubt will help me get more comfortable. Thank you so much.
@edmundbellgau34372 жыл бұрын
A real Gentleman! Thank you for posting this video which contains a lot of information of great value!
@restorationconcrete5 жыл бұрын
Man that is some incredibly good teaching.
@TheSproutarian5 жыл бұрын
The best tutorial on brass i've ever had!
@purpul97186 жыл бұрын
This video has helped me so much since i have braces and for anyone who has played the trumpet with braces knows how painful and hard it is on your lips. I'm so glad i found this video and thank you so much for the good advice.
@philodonoghue30627 ай бұрын
Thanks Aussie, from a Kiwi across the Deetch / Dutch. The next time I take my horn outta its case, will literally be the second time. So discovering you so early in my brass section career is serendipity to the max. I’ve found the ideal teacher at the ideal juncture. I commit myself to aiming to be the ideal student
@robertgreen370211 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!!!! I'm going to try this today..👍👍
@jackcarlson52005 жыл бұрын
I am just beginning 9th grade. I decided to look up some videos to help me hit higher notes with more ease. This has helped a lot!
@KleberebelK182 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. I have struggled for range for a long time. Basically because I believed it just had to be hard. It's totally a change of mindset.
@damodecomposed3 жыл бұрын
It's interesting how I've seen this video a few times but this is the first time it clicked and all just made perfect sense. When the student is ready... !!
@EDMPeretti6 жыл бұрын
This blew my mind
@miguelferreira16887 жыл бұрын
I've watched this 5/6 times and I just keep learning things
@zippybogard5 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice from the Master!
@fuckup55553 жыл бұрын
Thanks James, for explaining what to do - I'm going to give it a try
@JonatasMonte3 жыл бұрын
The way he explains how the embouchure works is mind blowing!
@jgrudenicstrumpet43696 жыл бұрын
Thank you You nailed it, you described exactly my problem Can’t wait to try this, thank you!! Joe
@wonsup36 жыл бұрын
Great analogies to explain the concept
@evilwestsidefan9249 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Phil for posting these, really good guidance.
@borisaranchuk22795 жыл бұрын
You are One of the best trumpet player in the world! 🇺🇸
@PseudoBasser6 жыл бұрын
Awesome information! I am a trombone player, and this is critical for us too! and I've been trying to teach this for many years! Your presentation is much easier to understand and will try to use Your method of teaching it. Air is almost ALWAYS the answer to problems with range, tone and endurance. Trombone has the advantage of a 3 foot tuning slide and we don't have to use our chops as much to adjust for the out of tune overtones, so our endurance is not as dependant on facial muscle strength, but the concepts of controlling air are the same!! thank You. Love hearing You play! Loved Your "Snappy Too" video, wish there were more videos like this!
@Herehear497 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I'm encouraged to change my ways...
@Pizzadog-fb7ng6 жыл бұрын
Im a beginner and i learned much from you. Well explained!😊
@manofTao5 жыл бұрын
James Morrison. Great trumpeter and multi instrumentalist. I saw him a few times live in Melbourne. Range and endurance have always been an issue with me and I blamed my soft lips and broad protruding front incisors. During the formative years my teacher(s) never seriously looked at my problem with low endurance and inability to play high. Being musically talented kept me interested but I went thru long periods of trumpet neglect.. Ive been watching a few videos on the subject and I will try to see if I can reassess my embouchure situation. Thanks for posting these informative videos from one of the best musicians in the world.
@paulmullins46762 жыл бұрын
This is so much what I want to hear. Great!
@ericanderson35343 жыл бұрын
As a horn player I came here to understand how to work my embouchure. I laid off the last few months since all the gigs dried up and wanted to get back into it. Thanks for the sage advice.
@markgoldman65902 жыл бұрын
I’m a freshman and I was stuck not being able to hit a double G for 3 months until I found this and this saved me so much.
@DancingSpiderman6 жыл бұрын
Compressing the air in your lungs just before tonguing the high note, by consciously pushing the diaphragm mosso upwards. Imagine blowing a very spaghetti thin airstream through the mouth cavity whilst continuing the upward compressing of the diaphragm. And simultaneously following James' embouchure advice, practicing the diaphragm-embouchure coordination will give reliable high range.
@bobstoloff66076 жыл бұрын
Brilliant teacher! Wish I had studied with James in high school.
@linlasj5 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a chance to look at this 40 years ago :-)
@eliseoruiz189 Жыл бұрын
Mr Morrison, thank you for this video, it has opened up a whole new portal for me, I finally get it. I’ve been playing all my life and have damaged my lips what I thought was beyond repair with pressure, being forced into playing as high as I could which was just a high C up to an E and never consistently, just saw this video and revelation just hit, again thank you so much, on to practice CORRECTLY
@franksinatra95795 жыл бұрын
Omg this is actually super super helpful!
@Mal0wens3 жыл бұрын
Incredibly insightful.
@waynecolburn88495 жыл бұрын
This is great teaching. I don't play anymore wish I knew this back then. My grandfather bunny berigan I am sure use it this way.
@karlhubben8009 Жыл бұрын
Perfectly right explained and in short simple form! You don't need to know more about to play high on trumpet and yes....it's a bit practice involved!
@darwinsape99014 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC JIM.... Thank you
@damntrees2 жыл бұрын
Holly Molly this tutorial is so on point
@chrisalvino812 Жыл бұрын
I played trumpet for over 12 years and never knew this before! I even had several great trumpet instructors, but increasing range never worked for me. My range plateaued senior year of high school and never got better, regardless of how much practice I did. I always knew there was something fundamentally wrong with my techniques/principles but no one could tell me what it was until now. Too bad it's after midnight where I'm at otherwise I'd try this out right now lol. Can't wait to start practicing again
@crystalpeterson97146 жыл бұрын
Great Ideas! Gonna start practicing this.
@owencrow44325 жыл бұрын
This guy is the best ive only been playing my trumpet for a couple months and i already can play above high c and every note below high c
@owencrow44325 жыл бұрын
he explained it so great
@da11king4 жыл бұрын
how is that possible!? you must have perfect embouchure
@sirvincent72637 жыл бұрын
I just tried this on my (French) horn and was able to nail high F consistently! Thanks, James!
@johnmohanmusic5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic explanation!!!
@anthonycasella89666 жыл бұрын
This man is a genius
@ultimatu21305 жыл бұрын
I play tuba and I've always struggled with higher notes, never low notes. After watching this, I'll definitely be trying this stuff out next time I practice.
@kevinjansson74256 жыл бұрын
he´s is relly good teacher thanks james
@CornetBlues2 жыл бұрын
Genius and great teacher 👏👏👏🎺🎺🎺
@jacklincoln89703 жыл бұрын
Really interesting and well presented.
@pigsnotts3 жыл бұрын
James, I watched what you did at the 8 min. mark and said to myself if I do that, I'll just end up removing the horn from my lip, so I didn't try it. However, I did try my best to relax and slightly move my lips away from the mouthpiece, when I did, I could effortlessly play high F after High F. For years I could only squeeze out a D above high C, but the F was clear and supported by air flow I am still in shock and wondered if yesterday was a dream, I can't wait to get out of work and try again today. A whole new dimension opened to me!! I've experienced this before on the Piccolo trumpet; I had to back off to 60% of my air flow and not press with the horn to hit the high notes due to the piccolo's built in resistance (it seemed so backwards). But I have a Schilke X3 large bore, so I figured if I backed off on air like the piccolo nothing would come out; I guess I just didn't need as much air when my posture and embouchure were relaxed?? One question: Why does a High F on a B-flat piccolo sound higher than the same note on a B-flat trumpet, aren't they the same note?? Thanks for revolutionizing my playing in one session, I'll let you know in 6 months were it has taken me!! 🎺🎺🎺
@richardgordon81106 жыл бұрын
listen to this man....he Knows what to do.
@adamhousego99774 жыл бұрын
I love this guy.
@26Pixelschannel10 жыл бұрын
This is extremely helpful.
@JoabeLucena Жыл бұрын
This looks like gold. Need to try tomorrow (because it’s 11pm and I don’t want to scare anybody)
@mine-e-ack4474 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, I always played a high note and than pulled back the trumpet 🎺
@martinflataker18236 жыл бұрын
You are so awesome!!!
@Mal0wens7 жыл бұрын
This is amazing!!!
@RussellDDixon6 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT explanation ...
@brucekendall526 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice,thk you.
@hilariodaragona44736 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial!
@brone6162 жыл бұрын
This Tutorial's great, been playing the trumpet for 50 days now and suddenly my higher notes are much more consistent and fatter.
@norabiddogz86733 жыл бұрын
I'm a beginner. TOTAL Beginner (but I play piano alright). I bought my first trumpet yesterday and I can play a G above middle C straight away (still wavering a bit making a bad tone but I can hear its a G i'm playing), I could not play middle C at all and I tried to open my lips more to get a lower note and kept on just getting air through the horn and got demoralized very quickly. After watching this, I understand exactly why I can't get that C. I have been blowing fast air instead of the slower air. This has helped me immensely. I would actually like to buy this DVD.