For the inaugural Exercise of the Week, we present a simple Jaw Stabilization drill. Work on maintaining jaw position throughout the low partials, to improve flexibility and eliminate extraneous motion. Click to download the PDF of “Jaw Stabilization #1” Jaw Stabilization was also referenced in “J for Jaw” in the #TrumpetAtoZ series. Watch now at:…
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Archives for April 2018
Make Your Chops Feel Great! | “N for Note Bending” | Trumpet A-Z, Episode 14
Sometimes you just need to practice something that makes your chops feel good! In this episode of Trumpet A-Z, “N for Note Bending,” Bryan Davis shares his favourite exercise that does exactly that! Focus your airflow and response, and make playing the trumpet easier, as a result! Click to download the PDF of “Extended Bends…
Play Higher, Easier!! | “M for Mouthpiece” | Trumpet A-Z, Episode 13
Mouthpieces! Every Brass player uses them and they’re an important part of your setup. In this latest episode of #TrumpetAtoZ, Bryan Davis explains 3 things you need to consider when purchasing a new mouthpiece. The right mouthpiece will propel you further into the upper register. Watch now to learn more! Catch up on the Trumpet…
Why and How To Lip Buzz! | “L for Lip Buzzing” | Trumpet A-Z, Episode 12
In this latest episode of #TrumpetAtoZ, “L for Lip Buzzing”, Bryan Davis explains why he likes to free buzz or lip buzz, and how to do it correctly. He also explains his slightly unorthodox approach to the register you should lip buzz in! If you’re interested in a fresh take on this most controversial and…
It’s About Time – Developing A Good Sense Of Tempo! | Trumpet Q&A #4
In answer to a question from a viewer at Aurora Entertainment in Costa Rica, Bryan Davis discusses how he approaches developing a good sense of tempo, and uses a metronome in his practicing. With tips on subdivision of the beat and it’s role in the Carmine Caruso instrumental method, there’s one thing we can say…
More Endurance & Effortlessness! | “K for Kinesthesia” | Trumpet A-Z, Episode 11
Playing effortlessly and having apparently limitless endurance on the trumpet may seem like an impossible dream for many of us. Fortunately, Bryan Davis is here with tips to make that dream a reality! For successful trumpet playing, it’s not just what you practice but HOW you practice! In “K for Kinesthesia”, the latest episode in…
How to Practice Static Tonguing! | Trumpet Q&A #3
In response to a question from Brian White, Bryan Davis explains and demonstrates how and why he practices “static tonguing” exercises, i.e. tonguing repeated notes on the same pitch. If you missed the last Trumpet Q&A video, which inspired this question, please watch it now: “Aperture Control and Conditioned Response.” Catch up on the entire…