Proper Posture for Trumpet Players

In order to get a strong, clear tone on the trumpet, you will need to prepare yourself through comfortable, confident posture. Ravi Best shows you how to stand to maximize your breath control, and reminds you to stay relaxed as you play.
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Ravi Best - Trumpet
Eric Suquet - Director
Bill Thomas - Director of Photography
Aaron Chandler - Audio Engineer
Richard Emery - Production Assistant
Seton Hawkins - Producer
Recorded August 2, 2013

[@rhysbfield5486]

I like this guys energy, i don't think i have ever been motivated to sit up straight before.

[@Herehear49]

When I keep my elbows away from my trunk and ribs I get a much better sound. Unfortunately, I like to play in a sort of gathered up way with the elbows and inside upper arms almost hugging myself. Just like anything else, one has to put one's attention on something to correct or adjust it. Thanks so much, Ravi!

[@waldopeez6366]

My band director literally preaches posture all day long because we can get the best possible breath and taking a breath should be like a yawn and it should feel comfortable when playing

[@MoLandavazo]

In HS band, outside of standing in the Jazz ensemble, I would get yelled at by my teacher for quote: "Melting and becoming one with my chair." It got to the point that he would make me stand during concert practice. Still playing a 36, and I can still blend in with the furniture like a champ. I guess posture is a good thing though...

[@scratchmaster45]

You can tell he's worked with Dave on this!

[@sweetpapajazz]

Those ear rings are adorable !

[@freddieabelparish5464]

what about posture when seated

[@NoName-lm2bs]

Try to have two right angles - one at your knees, one at your hips. Your weight should be mostly on your feet, followed by your thighs, not your butt or tailbone. Every part should be straight and unyawed, and hold your arms same as you do when standing.

[@godoftune]

I’m a junior in high school and I can play pretty hard pieces like arabesque but everyone tells me I play with my trumpet pointed at the floor

[@jarvis6253]

Free advice from a trumpet player in new york yet only 18,000 views?

[@prodigioushd5760]

what kind of trumpet do you use in these videos

[@moonwalkman99]

+PROdigious HD a monette

[@prodigioushd5760]

Thank you.

[@jarvis6253]

@@moonwalkman99 these are the fanciest mouthpieces i have ever laid eyes upon

[@jean-michellimmois9962]

8' pour si peu d'infos. Pas mal de brassage d'air 🙂. C'est dommage il doit etre bon.

[@giovannigonzalez6349]

Yeah I saw some footage from s miles davis concert and he had the absolute worst posture.which kind of explains why he wasn't playing that good

[@albertjimenez6732]

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