Trumpet

Question 0

Example #3.

Answer 0

C: lips not together (spread aperture). Too much pucker in the lips (hard “oo”).
R: Reform and maintain “B” position with lips. Reform “B” but emphasize no pucker (more “M”)

Question 1

Example #5.

Answer 1

Tight closed throat. Too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips. Tense, excessively pursed lip formation.

Question 2

A beginning trumpet student is producing an airy tone.

Answer 2

R: reform and maintain “B” with the lips. Reform “B” but emphasize no pucker (more “M”).

Question 3

A beginning trumpet student is producing a tight, thin, pinched tone.

Answer 3

C: too much pucker in lips. Tight closed throat. Tense excessively pursed lip formation.

R: Review sigh breath, suggest yawn with head up. Reform “B” but emphasize no pucker. Relax, reform “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing.

Question 4

Example #4.

Answer 4

R: Review sigh breath, suggest yawn with head up. Reform “B” but emphasize no pucker. Relax, reform “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing.

Question 5

Example #2. No tone rushing air.

Answer 5

Review sigh breath, suggest yawn with head up. Reform and maintain “B” position with lips. Lick lips, inside of mouthpiece. Reform “B” but emphasize no pucker (more “M”)

Question 6

A beginning trumpet student is producing a stopped tone.

Answer 6

R: Review sigh breath, suggest yawn with head up. Relax left hand grip, no right hand little finger hook. Relax, reform “B” but de-emphasize lip pursing.

Question 7

A beginning trumpet student is producing no tone, but you can hear rushing air.

Answer 7

C: lips not together (spread aperture). Too much pucker in the lips (“oo” shape). Dry lips, dry mouthpiece. Insufficient air to make lips vibrate.

Question 8

A beginning trumpet student is producing a stopped tone due to a restricted throat or buzz.

Answer 8

C: Tight closed throat. Tense, excessive pursed lip formation (biting). Too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips.