This video is a followup to “Trumpet Q&A #3 – How to Practice Static Tonguing” after which we had a number of requests for a PDF of the exercises shared. In this Exercise of the Week video, Bryan Davis shares the “5 Bar Exercise” – a static tonguing drill which works on articulation, embouchure stability…
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What are the 3 Compressions? | “T for Three” | Trumpet A-Z, S01E20
In a number of his Trumpet A-Z videos, Bryan Davis has referred to the “3 Compressions” – the physical methods we have at our disposal to compress and regulate our airflow, to get control of our airspeed and be able to move freely around all registers of the instrument. In “T for Three”, Bryan explains…
Twisted Flexibilities #1 for Trumpet | Exercise of the Week #7
In this video, Bryan Davis shares a series of flexibility exercises to add variety to your daily Trumpet practice. They are an example of the sort of exercises Bryan writes for his own use, changing up time signatures, note groupings and pitch order, to keep him concentrating while practicing! This selection is notated between the…
Better High Notes ASAP! | “S for Shortcuts” | Trumpet A-Z, S01E19
We receive more questions about playing high notes than any other topic! It seems to be an area that almost everybody wants to improve, and many people want it now! In this episode of Trumpet A-Z, “S for Shortcuts”, Bryan Davis explains and demonstrates how you can work on your upper register as expeditiously as…
Bendy Scale Fragments #1 for Trumpet | Exercise of the Week #6
In this video, Bryan Davis shares a Note Bending exercise with a twist – instead of single note bends, we’re now bending entire phrases! Great for getting your air under control and balancing the response of the embouchure. Click to download the PDF of “Bendy Scale Fragments #1” Watch “N for Note Bending” for a…
Improve Efficiency & Tonguing! | “R for Release” | Trumpet A-Z, S01E18
Sometimes, certain trumpet playing concepts don’t make sense because of how they’re explained. It can help to flip them around and look at them from a different angle. In this episode of Trumpet A-Z, “R for Release”, Bryan Davis discusses how to optimize your airflow and tonguing by letting the notes out, rather than forcing…
New Trumpet Book! | Try Finger Flexes Ex.1 | Exercise of the Week #5
In this video, Bryan Davis introduces his new book “Finger Flexes” and shares the first exercise for you to try out. He explains how he likes to practice the exercises and demonstrates the first few lines. Supercharge your fingers and your flexibility! Click to download the sample PDF of “Finger Flexes #1” Buy the “Finger…
Volume Series #1 | Exercise of the Week #4
In this video, Bryan Davis shares a Volume Series drill and explains how to practice in order to improve your dynamic control at both ends of the range – both loud and soft. Click to download the PDF of “Volume Series #1” Check back every Monday for a new Exercise of the Week! #EOTW #GoPractice…
Level Up Your Practice Game! | “Q for Quality” | Trumpet A-Z, Episode 17
Out of all the questions and comments on these videos, the most common have been about what to practice and how to get the most value for your practice time. In this episode of “Trumpet A-Z”, “Q for Quality”, Bryan Davis shares tips on some good things for everybody to practice and some ways to…
Middle/Upper Register 4ths | Exercise of the Week #3
In this video, Bryan Davis presents an Interval Drill, which you can use to work on your accuracy. Specifically, it targets playing 4ths in the middle and upper registers – something we often have to do in music of all genres, but which frequently causes problems for players of all levels. Click to download the…