In this episode of #TrumpetProTips, Bryan Davis presents tips for better tonguing on the trumpet, or any brass instrument. Included is advice about both single tonguing and, since it’s frequently requested, developing multiple tonguing – i.e. double tonguing and triple tonguing. Clean up and speed up your articulation today! If you have questions or comments…

This video is Bryan Davis’ response to a most frequently asked question – “What’s The Best Mouthpiece For High Notes?” Included are tips for what to look for when trying trumpet mouthpieces. Watch “M for Mouthpiece” from the Trumpet A-Z: https://youtu.be/b78U1z4TM7Q If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them!…

Following on from the last #TrumpetProTips, about how to avoid overblowing, Bryan Davis is here with a different way to think about range on the trumpet. If you missed the last #TrumpetProTips – “How to Avoid Overblowing on Trumpet!” – please watch it at: https://youtu.be/iV3eRn8v17Q or here. For many of my students who’ve developed the…

In this week’s #TrumpetProTips, Bryan Davis discusses a different way to avoid Overblowing on the Trumpet, or any brass instrument. This is a tip anybody can employ to play easier and sound better! If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them! If you have a topic you’d like Bryan…

It’s been some time since we talked about Trumpet Isometrics – exercises to strengthen and rebalance the embouchure. In this video, Bryan Davis explains to do the isometric exercise known variously as “Blocked Buzzing” or the “Hermetic Seal”. It’s a great way to build and engage your embouchure corners. If you have questions or comments…

By far the most frequently asked question Bryan Davis receives is about how to develop the upper register. In this episode of #TrumpetProTips, Bryan explains a surefire method for how to build your range. This works for anybody, at any level of range development, and will solidify and expand your high register. For recent tips…

In this episode of #TrumpetProTips, Bryan Davis talks Tension. Many brass players struggle with excess physical tension as they play, which manifests in a number of different ways. Fortunately, the root cause of much of it is the same – get one fundamental thing right and play much more easily! The included interview clip of…

In this episode of #TrumpetProTips, Bryan Davis shares his advice on Vibrato, discussing common methods of producing it, and presenting tips on how and when to use it. If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them! If you have a topic you’d like Bryan Davis to make a video…

In this episode of #TrumpetProTips, Bryan Davis shares his advice on keeping your lips in tip top condition, particularly as the weather gets colder. Trumpet Lessons with Bryan Davis are available in-person, if you’re in the New York City area, or via Skype if you live elsewhere. For more information, please visit: http://bryandav.is/teaching If you…

By request, Bryan Davis presents #TrumpetProTips about common trumpet sound effects. This week, it’s Growling and Flutter Tonguing – 2 similar sounding effects with contrasting techniques. Some examples of Trumpet Players using Growling and/or Flutter Tonguing: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ErlcwMVGdw If you have questions or comments about this video, we want to hear them! If you have…