Pro Tip #1: "Learn To B E R P "

An in depth look at and discussion of the B.E.R.P. (Buzz Extension and Resistance Piece) developed by trumpeter Mario Guarneri.
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[@nworbekim7572]

i've been BERPING for years. it has really opened up my sound, improved my ear and breath control. if i can buzz it, i can play it...

[@thanosv416]

I just learned that I practice buzz wrong all these years. Thank u

[@senrrui]

Thanks for your excellent master classes, Chris. I'm following you from Madrid, Spain (so the class has a twofold benefit, both for the tuba and the english). I've been playing the tuba for nearly 30 years as an amateur musician in wind bands. I'd have loved to find your lessons eaarlier. Keep them up!

[@adamc.715]

That is the thickest tuba sound ive ever heard. Congrats!!

[@thehappyroman1]

Thank you for making this video. I studied with Jake and learned the value of mouthpiece buzzing from him and I am tickled to death that a player of your stature is advocating mouthpiece buzzing. Also, the video is really well done with great information.

[@nealchiprean8621]

AAAAAAAAMEN Chris!!! I talk about the same thing with my studio. Most are high schoolers with underdeveloped tone... Usually because their buzz is too 'pitchy' 'focused' or 'buzzy' and I have to help them make it much more 'airy'. The BERP is MAGICAL with helping them (and me) build a proper low brass buzz

[@greatvib3s]

I had the great fortune of taking a lesson with Chris almost two years ago and in addition to the wealth of information and wisdom he had to offer, I felt one of the most valuable takeaways from that lesson was ordering the B.E.R.P. minutes after leaving his house. It has changed my playing for the better and it will for you too if you allow it. Thank you Chris!

[@roddydodjr]

This is Fantastic Mr Olka, this gonna be a great series. Thank you!

[@JeffreyJMeyer]

Preach, Mr. Olka.

[@icemann6017]

Loved listening to you play at the Wright State Brass Festival! Wonderful videos as well!!

[@samueladam8725]

My teachers have told me before that I’m a better buzzer than I am a player and it’s definitely always painful to hear. Ordered the BERP off of Amazon. SOLD Mr. Olka!

[@lumpypotatoe1676]

is it better to order from their website or amazon for cheap?

[@kazhilly]

I don’t play a brass instrument and for most of the time I have absolutely No idea what you’re on about. But... I Love your style, your commitment and your enthusiasm. You are a Brilliant teacher, and your video really is Great.

[@noahbracht3498]

i love this comment

[@TheMrAshley2010]

Thanks so much for the lesson!!! PS - DUDE, that pedal C on the mouthpiece was amazing!

[@bassboss007]

I've been "fooling myself" for years untill I watched this video. Although I've been playing the BBb tuba for more than 30 years in so called "championship section bands", I'm overwhelmed by mr. Olka's approach to the art of playing the tuba. A compensating BBb tuba is very demanding if it comes to response and control of the airstream. With the use of a BERP I become aware of the training of my lip corners giving much more control and a well focussed sound. I play a Besson Sovereign compensating BBb tuba and use a Yamaha 66D4 mouthpiece. Please keep on the good work mr. Olka, you've opened my eyes in many ways! Thank you and regards from Belgium.

[@colefayemi573]

Well, now I know why I cant air attack properly! Thank you Mr. Olka, this video really opened up my eyes.

[@funi_chan]

Olka, it's been a long time. Masato! I started using Eastman York! So I will continue to do my best!

[@bensexton7350]

great informative video! thanks a lot for the great content.

[@austinpancner9645]

Interesting perspective, thanks for sharing! Excited to experiment and put this into practice.

[@cheers623]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sagat64]

Thank you Mr.Olka :)

[@markbarnette4093]

Great explanation, thank you. Regarding the disconnect many people experience between buzzing and playing, I’d like to highlight an observation I’ve made for myself and some students. Apologies if a similar observation has been made elsewhere in another video or in comments. The angle of the mouthpiece shank when buzzing separately from the instrument can be radically different from the angle of the receiver. I recommend holding the horn in playing position, then hold the mouthpiece loosely with fingertips NEXT to the receiver and watch for a discrepancy in angles. The mouthpiece typically dips in the upper register for instance, but this may be restricted when playing the instrument. More than other brass instruments, the position of the tuba or euphonium can seem fixed. It may pay to adjust posture or horn height to minimize this issue.

[@pauljohnson6233]

This is great. Thank you

[@SauloTubistaCabreuva]

Great Job man 🤝🤝

[@TubaSoundsandTrains]

Hi Chris! I really appreciate this video. I’ve been buzzing for years, I know it helps and has done a lot for my sound but lately I’ve been struggling being pleased with my buzz sound thinking it was too fuzzy. I will do all the steps you did to check in with myself and if I have some bad habits I’ll correct them. This is a excellent video and you really go into great detail about this topic. Thank you so much!

[@MikahelRaiden]

Thank you for sharing, Sir! Changing my whole approach right now thanks to you, and gonna get a BERP ASAP

[@cheers623]

Glad it helps!

[@LorenzoSantiago99]

1:28 best part

[@ronaldoclenisson8469]

Hello, how are you? I admire you a lot for your talent where I expect a lot, congratulations !! Keep posting these constructive videos that serve as an expiration. I am Brazilian and I love you a lot .. my dream is one day I will be able to acquire one of that mouthpiece that you use, Olka Cb1. Hugs!!

[@shatuba8922]

Just purchased a BERP!

[@robertallen5210]

Good video. I would suggest that perhaps the most valuable benefit of using the Berp is to help improve airflow management. The Berp clearly reveals bad airflow control and by doing so, helps ones understanding of the benefit of addressing that concern.

[@cheers623]

Great point!

[@shatuba8922]

You should see if you can test play the Wessex Leviathan 6/4 BBb tuba

[@ZeniaZ]

I suspect there is a difference depending on how the person playing not just the approach thinks and it works great for some and unhelpful for others. It's not a one size fits all world. I suspect the top players all play slightly differently.

[@tubajistagaspoy]

sir chris good day, thanks for sharing, im ronald from Philippines, can you example overtones? thanks

[@WmMorris27]

"constipated didgeridoo" Funny!

[@reedd.4228]

I’ve always wondered, what is that thing you have on your first valve slide to keep it from falling out, or being pulled out?

[@sagat64]

Can somebody tell me the details of the anti-slip, he puts on the instrument?

[@darklordbingus8705]

What I don't understand is that when I go to take the horn off while playing a Bb, a Db is what I am buzzing. When I go to buzz a Bb instead and put it in the horn, the sound is much more strained and taxing. My range extends down to about a pedal Gb and up to a Gb three ledgers above the staff, so I am not so sure when you say my shortcomings are a result of an underdeveloped embouchure.

[@jason_robba]

Hi Chris, I enjoyed this video. I’m getting back into playing tuba after taking 4 years off since I got out of the military. Do you have any advice for someone who is getting back into the art of playing tuba?

[@bshannonmusic4949]

Of course I’m not Chris Olka but I can tell you, consistency in practicing, even if it’s only 30-45 minutes a day and make sure you are enjoying it also

[@dumitrudanieltoadere-hc8vg]

Salut cât coasta tuba și la ce preț este tuba

[@dumitrudanieltoadere-hc8vg]

Salut ce model este tuba si ce marcă este tuba

[@riccardocontratto275]

What tuba are you playing in this video ?

[@cheers623]

The Eastman EBC836 model.

[@riccardocontratto275]

@@cheers623 thank you !

[@timandmel777]

I just partially block the opening with my pinky finger while buzzing

[@cheers623]

That works…except for ensuring that you’re not doing anything different when actually playing the tuba.

[@loganchopyk7625]

The resistance of the instrument isn't a "crutch". It's the actual instrument. Buzzing is the second worst thing to happen to brass playing after forceful inhalations. Just look at what it is that people with Focal Dystonia have to get rid of in their playing to recover. Beware...

[@dumitrudanieltoadere-hc8vg]

Mar interesa daca la noi in Romania se găsește modelul respectiv

[@cheers623]

I’m looking for you.

[@cheers623]

3 options for purchase close to Romania: Hungary with FONTRADE in Budapest, Czech Republic with MARIAS in Ostrava and Poland with ZM in Bydgoszcz. I hope this helps!!!

[@dumitrudanieltoadere-hc8vg]

Îmi puteți traduce în limba română

[@cheers623]

Stay tuned

[@dumitrudanieltoadere-hc8vg]

Mar interesa Modelu de tuba

[@cheers623]

Eastman EBB825VG model

[@dumitrudanieltoadere-hc8vg]

Îmi puteți spune va rog frumos

[@cheers623]

I’ll post here

[@dumitrudanieltoadere-hc8vg]

În românia o gasesc sau numa în america

[@skrame01]

Can't hear you.

[@dumitrudanieltoadere-hc8vg]

Salut ce model este tuba

[@dumitrudanieltoadere-hc8vg]

Ce model este tuba și cum se numește marcă

[@dumitrudanieltoadere-hc8vg]

Salut ce model este tuba și cum se numește marca

[@cheers623]

This is Eastman EBC836 model