Trumpet - How to improve tonguing

[@t.l.williams8828]

I love how you explain the syllables. Not only is it a clean articulation, but it also shapes the note beautifully. 👍

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Thanks T.L. It’s something I picked up from Garbor Tarkovi.

[@davegoordman2790]

Hi Phill, I think this is a fantastic job explaining the syllables. I am your comeback player and I realized doing your exercises with semiquavers after the triplets that my single tonguing is much slower than it should be. I suppose I learned to double tongue too early in my short career. I am going to continue to do these exercises to increase my single tonguing speed. Thank you and have a great day! You have a very clean articulation and sound.

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Thanks Dave, I wouldn’t worry too much about not having a fast enough single tongue especially if your double tongue is clean. It’s good to work on it so that there is an overlap between single and double. Cheers

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Also check out the end on my performance of Slavische Fantasy. There is some pretty challenging double tonguing there :). kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZO8emWtYthkb7c

[@jellybean8698]

Dave Goordman why are you putting a space after your ending punctuation marks?

[@captainblack1917]

Phil just getting back to a practice schedule after not having one for over 35 years. I appreciate the tips you give as it is somewhat intimidating feeling like I am starting from scratch learning to play. Trying to establish a foundation.

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Hi Captain Black, I feel so privileged to have you here. You're right there is soo much information out there on how to become a better trumpet player it can be very intimidating. that's what led me to start this channel. I really wanted to give out good advice that's super simple to follow. Have you checked out my practice guide? It shows you all the things you should be practising to improve your skills and learn new music in just 30 minutes. Give it a go for a couple of weeks and let me know what has improved in your playing the most. learntrumpetonline.mykajabi.com/proontheside Cheers, Phill

[@pauldance7387]

I like this ....how often ? Once per day ?

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

It’s good to touch on all aspects of playing every day.

[@Seissmo]

I really appreciate these videos. You’re awesome!

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Thanks. I've had a lot of fun making them. It's very encouraging hearing that people are enjoying watching them.

[@awreckingball]

Nice tip, thanks my friend.

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Enjoy it. I’d love to hear how you go with it.

[@awreckingball]

@@PhillONeillTrumpet I'm like it right now. Good way of thinking with the 'haa'. How do you get that sparkle in your sound btw?

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

The sparkle is a combination of 2 things, the sound in my head and the instrument I play. This is the Stomvi Titan C trumpet.

[@MikeM91320]

Hi Phil. Great video..thank you. And thanks to Carlos for asking the questions about syllable start/end. I've only been playing for about 18 months, so still a beginner. I'm not sure what you mean by firmer at the back of the hole? Meaning tounge should be firm as it touches the mouthpeice?

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Hi Michael. Great to have you here and congrats on starting trumpet. The tongue should sound firm at the back of the hall. There should be little to no tension in the body.

[@madnessofmymind]

I haven't played for almost 12 years now. I would really like to get back to it. What are your suggestions for an almost beginner? I can barely hold G. let alone a scale or anything else.

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Head over to my website and checkout my Flexibilities beginner practice sheet. I would also recommend the Flutter tonguing sheet in my FREE section. Work on that to start then get back in touch when you are getting the handle of those I'll give you the next step. Good luck

[@carlosellatigo9378]

Hi Phill Great Video mate! Makes a lot of sense how you break things down. A question. Where do the Sylabels sounds start and end? For example, T-HA from low F sharp up to low C? Then T-HU from Low C up to middle C? And then maybe T-HAY from middle C up to G? Then T-HEE from G up to C above the staff? Thanks again mate!

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Thanks Carlos. Sounds like you nailed it! It could also vary slightly depending on how big your range is.

[@starscapesss]

I literally struggle so much with tonguing super fast and I cannot seem to get legato right, so if you could give a little insight on that, I would be so grateful

[@starscapesss]

Because for some reason at my high school, our teacher says our standard tonguing is legato and I struggle with it haha

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Hi Ozzy, Try checking out this video to help with fast tonguing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5OxZamph5mih9E

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

I'll look at putting together a video for you on this. In the mean time. Try using the syllables Doo instead of Too.

[@peterscarntijnr.8743]

Please I want a video on how to mix minor notes when making a solo

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Hi Peter, thanks for taking interest in my channel. This question is better to ask someone on a different channel. Try the black Trumpeter. He had some great content out on how to improvise.

[@peletankiste]

SUPERB!

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Thanks.

[@grantcardenas7737]

hey is there anything for double and triple tonging? OOPS never mind my bad

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Hi Grant, Thanks for taking interest in this channel. Yes I do have videos on Multiple tonguing. studio.kzbin.infohcSnydUrkUI/edit kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpOthmSqnJqIbpo kzbin.info/www/bejne/oobRkHedbJ5oaZY Happy Practising

[@colinball9032]

Hi, do you think practising with a practise mute or silent brass is good or bad for the sound?

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Hi Colin, This is a good question. I think practicing with a practice mute is detrimental to the sound. I also know there are times it can’t be avoided.

[@colinball9032]

Thanks Phill, yes I think so too and the silent brass thing gives a false (enhanced) idea of the sound IMHO. I have built an enclosure out of cardboard and polystyrene to practise in, but I use a practise mute occasionally for quick warm ups

[@brotherthethinboi]

Can you make a video on holding a note longer or mabye how to oil valves and grease tuning slides!! ALSO AWSOME VID!!

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Try this for long tones. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5e6gplpiZyDmac

[@slidemcbride6121]

Quick question... Tongue behind the bottom teeth or tongue behind the top teeth?

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

Hi Slide, Great to have you here. I can't believe this is our first interaction. Both living in Sydney and teaching in similar areas :). This is a bit if a long answer and I did a Facebook video about it but can't seem to find it now. For me I use both. It depends on what style in playing and what sound I'm looking for as to which way I tongue. It depends on the standard of the student and which one they naturally do as to how I work with them with this. I'll put together another video on my approach to this for KZbin.

[@thegamergirlsibling4498]

How do you Tongue eighth notes on a trumpet

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

The same way I tone quarter notes only twice the speed

[@mrjfs75]

Great . Like.

[@hillrl51]

Single tonguing.

[@WaxyLT]

1:07 had me dying

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

I’m not sure what you find so funny at that point.

[@WaxyLT]

@@PhillONeillTrumpet hee hoo hah heeh

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

@@WaxyLT Haha I hadnt thought of it that way. lol that is quite funny

[@Frizzy678]

What type of trumpet are you playing lmao?

[@PhillONeillTrumpet]

This is a Stomvi Titan C Trumpet