Trombone Lessons - Mechanics of Upper Register Playing - Speeding up the air.

[@go3002]

Thank you so much for this! I've been practicing with this idea in mind and now I can comfortably high range without sounding like forced farts!

[@LowBrassLuke]

Glad it helped.

[@bontrom8]

can't wait to practice these techniques!

[@LowBrassLuke]

Hope you find them helpful. No pressure, just air speed. I rarely have a ring on my face after playing, just a light one perhaps but I know that also depends on your reaction to brass and playing. My mouthpiece top is titanium so there’s no allergy issues.

[@bontrom8]

@@LowBrassLuke after 5 years almost exclusively on bass, I am spending some time with new wisdom on my smaller bore trombones. This is something I want to apply carefully, as I reintroduce myself to the challenges and joys of the higher bones! Thanks for explaining the tongue position and demonstrating the sound of the air without the mpc or horn, as this is typically obscured by the full instrument.

[@LowBrassLuke]

@@bontrom8 I find it very helpful to be as detailed as possible in my explanations and to show how things work without the instrument. This is the approach that works for me but I know everyone is different.

[@GuitarWithJamie]

Beautiful tone!

[@LowBrassLuke]

Thank you.

[@tobiasstavngaard]

Interesting!

[@facecrack2k864]

But how do you inhale for some air cuz when i reach up to c as a beginner i try to inhale idk if i opening mouth widely i will suddenly fell down to B Flat

[@LowBrassLuke]

When you inhale you want to make sure you are keeping both you bottom and top lip on the mouthpiece. You relax your corners and breathe that way while keeping in contact with the mouthpiece. Sometimes when you go back to play you mount find yourself playing a different note. That’s ok. It just takes practice. Doesn’t happen overnight. As a beginner I know it can be frustrating but everyone goes through different issues while practicing. It will get easier.

[@LowBrassLuke]

@@trumpettech456I don’t use this technique with younger students as often as it tends to create more tension in their embouchure. Sometimes it can be helpful but it’s a case by case basis.

[@SilverKing3B]

I think that many of the traditional explanations have actually hindered the more natural concepts on playing higher or lower register. I have taught numerous students in their pre teen years who can easily play upper register - Bb, C, D, etc. They aren’t impeded with overthinking the process. They use their natural sensitivities. At that point, I avoid interjecting the traditional methodology, and instead, focus on controlling what they’re already doing.