How to Improve Trumpet Range with one lip slur exercise

[@arandomuser6011]

Can I play this higher? I am a trumpet player who can reach c easily and normally get up to an e (g on a good day) thanks and the vid was really helpful

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

A Random User definitely! Once you know the pattern of the exercise, then you can apply it to higher registers. I recently expanded the exercise to go to double g. Click the link to download the extended/updated version of this exercise sellfy.com/p/O1bY/ A Random User, If you downloaded the 1st version already then I can email you the updated version. Just email me at [e-mail]

[@chubzlich5307]

The Black Trumpeter Hey can you help me i was using a 17c mouthpiece then i lost it now im using a 7c mouthpiece but its hard for me to play highnotes now and i get tired easily with a 7c mouthpiece. Thank you in advance

[@ethanluttrell]

Chubz Lich, how long have you been playing the trumpet?

[@tomasvods8348]

Now i dont understand how this eorks because c1 is the first note right so what u played is c3 right?

[@laurenlofton9039]

How? I can barely reach G in the C (Bb Concert) scale.

[@x-celsius5905]

For a while, I've struggled with getting higher, and then I got braces making it even harder. This video has helped me so much with not just building up my range, but building endurance. This is now part of my warmup routine! Thanks for the exercise!!

[@hananiahechols4965]

Yeah I just got braces is it easy for you now to play?

[@x-celsius5905]

@@hananiahechols4965 I've had the braces for a couple years, so I've adjusted. If you have pain while playing put wax on the braces, or something like that. I also have this plastic tubing I can use that lasts way longer than wax but does the same thing

[@slidegrease]

another great exercise..... thanks for including the "blooper" reel at the end.... love it, proves we're all human and it's really about percentages, not about perfection!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

There's a lot more bloopers where that came from! Lol But I agree. It is important to show the human side of playing the trumpet. Percentages over Perfection.

[@raunakkumar3924]

before playing this with my trumpet and just watching the video, i thought that this was just a casual lip slur exercise that warms you a little bit. but when i’m practicing this with my trumpet, this actually makes my highest note easy to play. i can now play higher to a D and more to come soon. thanks man you are truly awesome!

[@zav.i]

Hey I’m starting to get back into it, any tips on how to improve middle register? I can barely get to a G above the staff.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

1) approach trumpet in a relaxed state with good/balanced posture 2) learn how to properly use breath support and tongue level to do most of the work for you rather than squeezing or pinching with the middle of the lips. 3) Sing/hum/whistle to match the pitch you want to play. If you can produce the note from within and not rely on the instrument to play the note, you will be more accurate.

[@zav.i]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter Thank you so much for the reply! I will apply it to my routine.

[@JeffLewisTrumpet]

Great exercise! I particularly like the fact that it goes up the triad , then adds the sixth rather then the octave. Reason being is it can be much more difficult to slur up a fourth (like most range studies utilizing full major arpeggios) rather then a whole step when working on your range.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thanks but I can't take the credit. Just sharing what I've learned and what worked for me 😄 Yeah man! I like those aspects as well. It really tests how efficient I am with my air support, air speed and tongue arch. But the thing I'm thinking about is making sure all the notes have the same tone quality as much as possible. The body takes care of the rest. Although I know what all the mechanisms are that produce the sound I want; I don't focus on those minute details.

[@bainakamau]

My 12 yo daughter and I just ordered your lip slur exercises and have been watching you videos for the past hour!! Thank you Mr. Washington for these gems!

[@karlfagerstrom]

I've sent this to countless students, just letting you know this is my absolute favorite range drill

[@cinthichuu]

OMG this helped so much i struggled so hard with high notes and with this exercise it just worked. Thank Youuuuu!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You’re welcome! 😄

[@MikeM91320]

did this exercise at least 20 times today playing along with the video. Great exercise and super helpful for me.

[@okiedokieartiechokie8458]

Man five years later and I’m still playing a long to the video such a great warm up

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

That’s awesome👍🏾

[@vonjt4077]

I've been going through a major embouchure change. My horn used to be pointed upwards and I would blow harder and activate the abdominals to play high notes and I would top out at around F/F# above the staff. I would also form cuts on my gums because I would press the horn into my face to player louder and/or higher. I now am trying to play more efficiently with my horn down, no face pressure, no abdominals (except for when playing louder, not higher) and I've been using your videos to help me. Thanks.

[@joegaming2583]

I know this comment is old, but are you not suppose to use abdominal to play higher? I've been playing for a little over a year now and when I play anything past a high E I can definitely feel my abs working.

[@unobrunoboi1499]

Tysm Black Trumpeter! I've been seeing improvements in my range more easily recently and this is now one of the exercises I use in my warmup. First time through that last slur exercise was a bit rusty. 4th or 5th time through I've been able to take it up a few half steps and hit a clean Eb🤙

[@andycormier2475]

Great vid. I have some thoughts on this: The important part of this exercise is the pause. During the pause, it’s best to think about what you just did: what worked, and what didn’t. I like to think that my brain is “smart”, and my embouchure is “dumb”, and these slow, deliberate exercises help us physically reflect on what we’re doing, to help our “dumb” embouchure get it right eventually. It takes a long time, but with consistency the payoff is totally worth it. Great content sir! 👊🎺

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Very true! Mindful practice and Resting is what really helps build range.

[@jefferyneu3915]

I love your beautiful sound and advice to practice higher notes softly! Well done!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thank you Jeffery. Is there a note you’re having a hard time to reach or a song you find difficult to play because of its range?

[@Mr_Maiq_The_Liar]

Thanks for this, I have a freshman who is struggling with the range needed for the show

[@jbones2513]

Bruh I found out my range is a lot bigger than I thought is was

[@degobeats425]

lmfao fr

[@eseanyia9867]

OK nice.

[@lampfactory8823]

I can play up to an f above the staff almost a double g but not quite

[@gdoesstuffsometimes]

yuhhh same

[@lifeoftrumpet4909]

Holy crap I just found out how bad my range is, Bobby shew been carrying me.

[@colerearick9343]

thank you for posting this, usually I have trouble hitting that high c but the first time I played this I hit that and the d above it, thank you for posting this, I'm definitely going to practice this exercise daily.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You're so welcome Cole! That's great to hear. Keep it up :D

[@AuzzieAuzzieAuzzie]

Thank you this really helps me I have been stuck topping out barely hitting an E above the staff now i can hit an a easier and the E isn't that hard any more

[@samuellayne9191]

Hi Aaron. I am 83 years old and I play rhythm guitar in my church band. I also play keyboard and harmonica. I live on the island of Barbados in the eastern Caribbean. I started learning to play trumpet 4 months ago. I practice everyday sometimes twice a day as I am really determined to learn the trumpet. I get lessons from a number of trumpet players on Utube and you have been a great help to me. God bless you,. Wishing you a happy new year.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

God bless and Happy New Year Samuel! What inspired you to start learning trumpet?

[@samuellayne9191]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter i have always wanted to play trumpet from an early age but never could afford one. My brother who lives in Brooklyn sent me one from Amazon; Eastar 380, in Bb. Made in China. I learnt the Bb scale and can play about 2 hymns but i have a problem with my air. I find that i run out of endurance by the end of the first verse and have to stop and rest. I take a deep breath and practice long tones. Maybe i need to do some physical exercises to increase my lung capacity. What do you think?

[@samuellayne9191]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter i wanted to learn to play trumpet after listening to players like Harry James, Herb Alpert and Bert Kaempfert.

[@gambohan]

the tips in the end of the video are awsome! ;) really improved my notes!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

That’s really awesome to hear! Thank you for letting me know.

[@darthrevan1225]

I haven't even bought the trumpet itself yet, just the mouthpiece, but I think your channel will be my sole guide to starting down trumpet basics. Your embouchure and buzz videos helped me in seconds when the other ones couldn't ;w; The rest of your videos are just as clearly laid out, I love it! My current dream is to be able to play the solo for the Crescent Moon Dance, so I look forward to your guidance in getting me there :D

[@kentbrashear]

Good tone and good use of that third valve slide.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thanks Kent! I try my best to play in tune and have a centered tone. Some days are better than others. haha

[@tylernettestad]

Except that last Eb. That's a naturally flat note, and the 3rd valve slide is unnecessary.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Tyler Nettestad 4th space Eb or 1st line Eb?

[@sennengoroshi99]

Just picked up the trumpet after 3 years and man this is awsome.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

sennengoroshi99 good for you! Glad to hear that you’re playing the trumpet again. THAT IS AWESOME! 👍🏾 what made you want to play again?

[@sennengoroshi99]

I want to get into teaching kids and giving them lessons but I still got a longs ways to go.

[@jeffbohanan5891]

Thanks, I’m 67 and working back up to E above staff.

[@elizabethmacleod7085]

oh wow.. you brought back so many memories for me... I was a music major and played the clarinet in the old days!!!!! and my best friend was a trumpet player... I LOVED watching this... wow... lucky people to have you help them with this...this would have been so great when we were learning!!!!! So awesome! And lovely tone! oh, thank you for this...

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Elizabeth MacLeod you've made my day! Love hearing stories like these. I wish I had something this when I learning too 😄👍🏾 Thank you for complimenting on my sound. It's the number one thing I focus on before anything else. So glad I got to share this video with you and bring back some memories. My wife played clarinet in high school now it just sits in the office and I sometimes squawk a few notes out of it.

[@mc2e100]

Thank you for including that last scale.

[@matthewsantos8561]

Thank you, I was struggling to hit my g/a (I am grade 6) and I can hit them much more easily now with better sound. This is also a great way to warm up.

[@Crymzon1980]

This a pretty nice warm up, I was practicing this on a BBb Tuba!

[@e-drums1115]

I am a jazz drummer, but I just started playing the trumpet as well after listening to Harry James! Great Video!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Evan Hill thank you! That’s awesome! So Harry James inspired you to pick up the trumpet?

[@e-drums1115]

Yes actually I've wanted to for about 6 months, but it was just one of those things where I thought it was just too impractical to go out and rent a trumpet; I am trying to save for college and such. It was just a happy accident that a relatively new friend of mine had an old trumpet that he never used.

[@alexanderbarnes1286]

Very nice video! Keep up the great playing. I’m trying to get back into it after about 10 years. Just played in my high schools alumni marching band after not playing for a long time and I really wish I would have seen this video before I went and embarrassed myself!

[@skrame01]

Could you discuss what you are trying to do as you are playing the exercise? What are you concentrating on, what are you doing with embouchure, air pressure, aperture, what feeling or sensation are you hoping for, what do you expect or try to make happen as you play ? Thank you.

[@ryomusicfun]

This actually helped me a lot. thanks for sharing!!

[@tylerguenther7747]

Great tip as always man. Your tips and videos help my students...and me (which in turn help my students too) once again.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Tyler Guenther glad the tips are helping! This is also good reminder for myself of all the principles I've learned so far.

[@Cammax-st5qs]

Oh my god I actually hit that C above the staff😃 Thank you soooo much😂👍

[@antonymouedine9960]

very dynamic and pleasant teaching..thanks

[@FIGBARFILMS]

I do this every day. Thanks!

[@djuneconley5569]

This awesome! your tips are great Thank You Aaron!!!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You’re so welcome d! Which to tip helped you the most?

[@colbythompson352]

could you please do a follow along with the copy that goes to the higher range?

[@riskybiscuit5503]

Hello! I'm a new trumpet player (just started playing last week) and I was wondering what that slide is used for? P.S. Your videos are very helpful!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

risky biscuit welcome to the the trumpet family! The slides are used to get specific notes in tune. The 3rd valve slide is used for some notes that use the 3rd valve. The 1st valve slide is used for notes using the 2nd valve.

[@kidkelly7]

WONDERFUL LIP SLURS ... WRKING ON GETTING MY LIP IN SHAPE AT 59 YRS OLD. THX SOOOO MUCH.

[@RetireCertain]

Loved the video, keep up the great work, exceptional trumpeting too :)

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Financial Woman thank you so much. Your channel looks great. Awesome branding!

[@PhelipeNascimentoo]

I can play all the notes :D but I still have to clean them, this exercise will be perfect for me, Thanks!

[@jeffersonnettooficial]

You are great man, thanks.

[@robertravosa]

Hi Aaron, nice drill and very good for building range and flexibility!

[@johnsierakowski4761]

Dr. G is amazing!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

John Sierakowski She sure is!

[@andrewwang9138]

Thank you! This video was great and the exercise is really nice! Keep up the good work!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thanks Andy! I appreciate your support. 👍🏾

[@MrRezillo]

Mega thanks for this!

[@antonioocegueda3339]

Excelente maestro 🎺🎺

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful

[@jasonandrews9058]

I play saxophone but will mimic this warm up thanks much for making this video

[@antonymouedine9960]

thank for this great free vdeo..there is humour andfun..the best

[@aniellodesena2667]

thanks man, useful exercise!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Glad you find it helpful

[@alekgutierrez7976]

Thanks for putting the fingerings on the notes because I taught myself trumpet and don't know how to actually read notes haha

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Alek Gutierrez nice! Watch out...some of the fingerings are alternate fingerings that you wouldn’t play normally.

[@bitchbruh5593]

wait, how do you know fingerings but not notes?

[@jimbothethicc7003]

Ethan Tuh Maybe he plays a different instrument. Personally, I play tuba and just started the trumpet and the notes can get confusing

[@alekgutierrez7976]

@@bitchbruh5593 4 years later lol but I just mimic the sound. I just don't know what letter it is Or what the symbols mean

[@dalewikfors9194]

Thanks. Very helpful

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You’re welcome!

[@brycelawler6380]

Wonderful! Love this exercise.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

I works wonders if you incorporate it in your daily routine 👍🏾

[@user_28373]

Should my jaw move a little when going low with notes?

[@trptsib5938]

Very good 👏👏👏

[@tullcat]

Love this vid and the technique. Thank you.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You are so welcome!

[@piotrzbrog2514]

Super ćwiczenie.Dzięki!

[@biteawaytvinternational38]

Wow what a great video, love your vibes! Keep it up!!!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

BiteawayTV International thank you! I like to keep the vibe nice and relaxed. Love your channel as well!

[@antonymouedine9960]

great teacher..

[@hugabeluga7562]

Should I warm up first before I do this, or should this be a warm up?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

It depends how long you’ve been playing and how solid your fundamentals are. At least do some long tones and easier flexibilities studies before you play this.

[@ciaobella6186]

Definitely using this :) TYSM!!!!!!!!!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

STAN SEVENTEEN You’re welcome!

[@hilariodaragona4473]

You are the real McCoy!

[@eraldmurati7697]

Do you have any tips for not clenching up when getting to higher notes? I play liturgical music and descents tend to be up there, but to deal with the higher notes I tighten my lips and I end up squeezing the trumpet against my lips... I just want to try to break that habit this summer, my band teacher tells me not to tighten up, but I just can’t seem to stop myself. Thank you for this excercise!

[@Prophet_Ethan]

very helpfull tips thanks☺

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

salmo Salmon gray You're welcome! Thanks for watching 😄👍🏾

[@Grayroaded]

Playing trumpet without braces is so awesome!!

[@lordbonington]

This is a good exercise, I'll be passing it on to my daughter!!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Awesome! Your daughter plays trumpet? How long?

[@lordbonington]

She's in her final year at music college here in England. She's 20 and has been playing seriously for about six years. Her big thing is focussing. When she focusses, she is fantastic. When she's not "in the zone" all hell breaks loose!!

[@oisinowski]

Do you have any tips gow to not push your mouthpiece to your mouth when you are playing higher notes

[@KingaGorski]

Nice tutorial! I don't play the trumpet but I imagine this will be very valuable for musicians who do :-)

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Kinga Gorski glad that you think so! I do what I can to help playing the trumpet just suck less so we can have more fun playing music 😂👍🏾

[@BR2201b]

Hey Aaron. These are some great exercises for trumpet playing! I've been doing my trumpet slurs, and I've noticed that I've been doing them wrong. How do I clearly play my lip slurs without moving my mouth because that's an issue I'm having. Thanks 👍. Edit: How long should I practice these lip slurs to improve on my range? How consistent do you think I should be? Also, lip slurs aren't the most natural thing in the world for me because I try to avoid using my mouth, moving my lips/jaw. How should I prevent this for future instances?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

What’s going on with your mouth? Do you have an injury?

[@BR2201b]

​@TheBlackTrumpeter Hey, Aaron. No injury. I've just been moving my oral cavity to play in the upper register of my trumpet, and apparently, that's not the correct way to play lip slurs successfully. I've developed a bad habit of moving my mouth in order to play higher. My band teacher advised me to play lip slurs to play higher notes. How can I play lip slurs correctly without moving my mouth a lot just to hit a high note?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

My teacher used to say that the movement happens inside the cup of the mouthpiece. That helped me work on the smaller movements of my aperture and tongue placement to be more efficient. I go into detail in this tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmHUnn6Xd5x5aZIsi=46My94o7cP8hXDIc

[@BR2201b]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter Thanks so much!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You’re welcome

[@richardgordon8110]

Long tones and lip slurs when combined with chop alignment is the way to go.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

RICHARD GORDON yep! I usually vary this exercise by playing the first, highest or last note as a long tone with a lip bend down a half step.

[@oceandweller6646]

I just played an A one ledger line above treble

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Ocean Dweller Awesome! 👍🏾 rest up, try again tomorrow and see if you can do it again or play a half step higher. Keep in mind the 3 tips I️ give you towards the end of the video 🙂

[@oceandweller6646]

The Black Trumpeter thanks

[@oceandweller6646]

The Black Trumpeter just updating im now a whole step away from a double g

[@poopoopants7904]

Any girl trumpet players fam????

[@mrunmaighalke2669]

i'm one

[@terriderricks2166]

im a girl trumpet player and i stan bts👄

[@naruto_uzumaki2012]

There's a ton of women trumpeters.

[@marrealillustrations759]

Ya

[@kailynclark9997]

Angel T meeee

[@skellez83]

My problem is that i cannot reach even the C in the middle of the staff. My lips just stop vibrating no matter what I try to do. Sometimes I reach a beautiful E by mistake, and cannot reproduce the embouchure(((

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

skellez83 There are a few reasons why your lips stop vibrating. 1) you might be opening your aperture too much as you ascend and try to hit higher notes. Instead think about keeping your aperture the same (for notes in the staff) and use a FASTER airstream rather than MORE air. Start from C below the staff and go up chromatically in half notes to 3rd space C. Slowly increase the airspeed as you ascend. 2) you might be blowing too much air and playing too loud. This may cause your lips to fly apart/open, thus causing the lips to stop vibrating. Same advice as #1 but play a low dynamic and allow your airstream to do the work and don't force it. 3) too much tension and pressing the mouthpiece against you embouchure. This causes the lips to stop vibrating. Relax the grip of your left hand, lift your elbows away from your body. Pretend that you have tennis balls under your armpits...better yet...put tennis balls under your armpits so you know how it feels to have your elbows away from your body. 😂 By lifting your arms a little bit , it eliminates the the leverage, so you're not prone to jamming the horn into your face. But if you need more help, reach out to me on FB, instagram or Snapchat. send me a video you playing so I can actually see and hear what you're doing. Then I can give you some specific feedback. Hope this helps! 😄

[@skellez83]

Hello and thank you for your prompt and thorough reply! Each word is gold)) I don't wanna bother, but I might reach you there, sure, thanks! I feel it's more about the air stream, because I tried walking, moving the chin, the trumpet, the head, the tongue, the lips...even tried talking to the trumpet, asking politely hehe

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You're welcome! It's no bother if you reach out. I want to help. It probably is your airstream. Just think simply...your airstream is either moving or not. If it is moving, then keep it steady. Think of your airstream like water skiing. If the boat doesn't ride at a consistent speed then the skier will sink into the water. Looking forward to helping you (and others reading this thread) out if you want it. The links to my social accounts are in the description box above the comment section.

[@skellez83]

Makes sense! Again, thank you:)

[@julianrobles6676]

It means you should play baritone

[@kidkelly7]

nice nice nice THANK YOU GREAT JOB

[@lazygiraffe6321]

Good Video. Keep up the good work!

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Thanks Logan! I’ll do my best 😄

[@enitansam]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

You’re welcome👍🏾

[@Mineprobuild]

Exercise starts at 0:45

[@ultramanxk7]

Btw this video is worth watching several times.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Dope! Why is that?

[@ultramanxk7]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter I'm so enthusiastic about learning to play trumpet, and whatever video I watch I like to memorize.

[@JJamesShortz]

Hey should my embouchere and lips be out when i play or lick tucked it when I play. Which is better?

[@newyorknight]

yeah that's right it is. seems like I am kinda chewing a bit. I can only attempt to play for about 20 minutes then half to stop.

[@dcallendar7294]

I was wondering what type of mouthpiece you would recommend? I'm a horn player picking up trumpet so I dont exactly know what I'm doing lol

[@edson_sossai]

Hello there, i liked your exercise but i have a quick question... they seem to be a variation (not so different) from the Cichowicz long tone studies. What would be the difference ? Did you based your exercise on that book? if yes, why this combination would provide a different result in your opinion?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

This isn’t a variation of the Cichowicz. What makes this exercise effective is that it based off of a major 6th chord which is easier to play than using two octave triads. Instead of the top note being so far away ( a perfect 4th from the 5th), it’s only a whole step away from the 5th of the chord. Essentially everything is just a combination of scales and arpeggios. The only thing that makes a difference is how you approach the exercises you play.

[@edson_sossai]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter understood. Thank you for your reply.

[@Kajanaclub]

Thanks for posting.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Kajana Club you're welcome! Nice fishing 🎣 channel 👍🏾

[@TheTechnoKing100]

Is it alright if the higher notes aren't coming out completely clean? Or is it one of those exercises where it's not worth it unless the tone is perfect.

[@budheavy5462]

Hey, I played trumpet for a while and then I switched to tuba. After coming back to trumpet I found that I could no longer play as high as a used to. Is there anything else you can recommend for that?

[@michaelfkilleen7390]

Thx - great video.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Michael F Killeen Thank you! Hope it helped :)

[@sfdfds7199]

My highest is a high Eb above the staff anydqy. I'm gonna try this tomorrow. I'm 14 and have braces is my range acceptable?

[@sfdfds7199]

I have hit a.double G but that's never happening again 😂

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Having braces you have to be extremely careful with mouthpiece pressure

[@robertduis6730]

Very nice excercise! Thanks a lot! What do you mean by TIP No. 3?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Robert Duis never practice when your embouchure is already tired or fatigued because it creates bad habits. So rest as much as possible.

[@robertduis6730]

Thanks ...Now I understand => www.blueriverjazzband.com

[@AlexMagalaOfficial]

For the beginners it would be helpful if you turn to other side and clearly show the buttons you press. Thanks for the video !

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Alex Magala No problem. Thanks for watching! I honestly wouldn’t recommend this exercise for beginners but I do have the fingerings for all of the notes on the pdf

[@woodyhewitson]

This is really helpful

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Woody Hewitson that’s awesome to hear man! How did it help?

[@woodyhewitson]

Yeah I was struggling with my higher register, and the video on how to form my trumpet embouchure with the right technique and the slur exercise has made me play high As and Bs way more easily. So thanks lad

[@thehashmemeingslasher]

I play horn and trumpet (mostly horn) and I have an insane range (7 octaves). Here’s my problem though: any time that I have to go above C in the staff, I have to completely reshape and reset my embouchure and that takes a few crucial seconds. How do I fix this? (If I go higher with my regular embouchure I get terrible range and tone).

[@langtangwang]

is there a reason for those alternate fingerings like high e flat being 23 or high d being 13?

[@michaelfkilleen7390]

I really like this exercise. Any chance you have it writen out for the next octave up?

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

how do you like the exercise so far since I updated it?

[@michaelfkilleen7390]

It's great man - I go comfortably to the double g and then rest. It feels like if I do this everyday the notes seem closer together, and speak easier.

[@tjlard3968]

Hi! So I am a going to be a junior in high school next year and I'm struggling to hit an A above the staff. Should I just keep playing the slur up to Ab until I'm more comfortable? Or what should I do? Thanks

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Is Ab a comfortable note for you to play?

[@tjlard3968]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter G is. Not to sure about Ab.

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

@@tjlard3968 Okay. So Ab is juuuust above your edge. So I suggested to yes, continue to slur up to Ab until it becomes comfortable. Make sure you play up to that note everyday. Don't just play this exercise but also use scales, other arpeggio exercises and actual music to tackle it from different angles. You'll know you have when you can play that note at a soft dynamic with good tone and intonation. Once the Ab feels comfortable. Then move onto A. Rinse and repeat the same process.

[@tjlard3968]

@@TheBlackTrumpeter ok thank you So much!

[@AndySmith-r2m]

Where’s the link to the exercises?

[@ultramanxk7]

Hey proffessor, moving the ring valve makes a difference in play tones?....

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Yeah moving the 1st and 3rd tuning slides make a huge difference in our sound and intonation. It takes time to get the coordination down but after a while it will become second nature.

[@ariallison]

love the video man

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

Ari Allison I appreciate it! Thank you. Hopefully it was helpful.

[@GeorgKallenbach]

Thanks. This will help me a lot :D

[@TheBlackTrumpeter]

The Ibanover Glad I could help you! 😄👍🏾 Let me know if you have any questions

[@antonymouedine9960]

thanks a lot..