In this episode of Trumpet A-Z, “Z for Zero”, Bryan Davis discusses vacation or “holiday chops” and how to avoid succumbing to their ill effects. Take a break for a week or two and have zero problems afterwards, rather than zero chops! Catch up on the entire 1st season of Trumpet A-Z at: Trumpet A-Z…
Don’t Suffer With Vacation Chops! | “Z for Zero” | Trumpet A-Z, S01E26
Lip Slurs & Weekend Warriors | “W for Whistle” | Trumpet A-Z, S01E23
In this episode of Trumpet A-Z, “W for Whistle”, Bryan Davis shares tips for improving flexibility and embouchure stability, as well as sharing advice for trumpet players whose practice time is limited by a day job and other responsibilities. This video also concludes the explanation of the 3 compressions. Catch up on the Trumpet A-Z…
Better High Note Efficiency! | “V for Volume” | Trumpet A-Z, S01E22
In this episode of Trumpet A-Z, “V for Volume”, Bryan Davis continues his exploration of the 3 Compressions. He explains how to separate air volume and airspeed, so you can play more efficiently in any register and demonstrates how you can practice the “flexando” exercises from “F for Falsetto” and “U for Upper Register” to…
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…