Trumpet Sound Effects (0): Vibrato

[AdamH830]

I use jaw vibroto and was able to do it with ease the first time, but that's just me. I hate the idea of shaking the instrument.

[jharnum]

Great question! I should have answered this one in the original video. The answer is "maybe." Usually when you're playing with the section, it's better to play with a "straight" tone (no vibrato). It depends on the the conductor.

This doesn't apply to strings (just look at the violins in a symphony for an example), but mostly does to wind instruments. Use the vibrato when it's just you, either soloing or if you're the only melody instrument, like if you're playing with a rhythm section.....

[w3sTdr4g0N1]

so its used 4 whenever your playing any type of music and say 4 instance, the teacher wants to play this song can you play vibrato in the song

[jharnum]

@immaculatus

Ha! Thanks. Yep, no narcolepsy here.... :-) glad it's helpful.

[johnmorisi8]

thanks that helped a lot!!! im just sticking to the finger vibrato... im happy with that... i used to shake the whole trumpet with my left hand, now i know how to do it the proper incorrect way haha

[givemsmthn2tlkabout]

Hand vibrato. No problem (coming from a violin player) air vibrato. Not bad. Jaw vibrato is impossible!!! Not the choice for people with tmjd.

[Wazzupdude24680]

Thanx!!!! A big help for the trumpet solo we have to audition for in a song!

[alfqtqueen1]

when ever i play with the jaw is doesnt sound like a vibrato i cant explain but it sound like a waaaa noise

[jharnum]

@alfqtqueen1

hmm. hard to diagnose w/o looking at you. How much are you moving your jaw? It only takes a tiny movement, so small that it's hard to even notice unless you're looking closely. Too much movement and you'll mess w/ your embouchure. Try small motions w/ the jaw or, better yet, use the hand vibrato.... :-)

[schantzman87]

I some hw just always did the jaw vibrato. it just came naturally and i had no idea what it was til i was in 5th grade lol

[jharnum]

@s0ulpatrol

That's great. It's the best method, I think, but the hardest for most players to learn. Any tips for those interested in doing it?

[trumpetplayer231]

i would say vibrato is good in some solos

[davidval06]

I play Mariachi and its all jaw vibrato.... you have the right thought of it but mariachi vibrato is not very fast. its more of a big vibrato. it always has to be in sync with the tempo of the time signature... like for instance: when your playing a song in 3/4 time, you want your vibrato to be played in 8th notes... thanks... great video!!!!

[jharnum]

@davidval06

Thanks for the great info and the feedback. I didn't know the vibrato speed is matched to the tempo. Makes a lot of sense. Muchas gracias!

[jallaire1]

YES! thank you! i finally figured out how to do it.

[ciprianero]

ha pues si algo depende de lo que estes tocando mira te recomiendo una cancion que expresa mucho de trompeta de mariachi de jose alfredo jimenez "el rey"

[jharnum]

@ciprianero

Gracias! Y la vibracion es muy rapido en mariachi, verdad?

[Supaboy000]

Thats cool, I naturally do jaw vibrato, I think it sounds nice.

[euphoniumification]

I prefer hand vibrato. O well i play euphonium and flugelhorn. Wich makes trumpet player either like/hate me for. But DCI mostly uses hand vibrato.

[judoandskater]

its like on a violin i do this alot

[shazibIsMySon]

wow, i've naturally made a habit of using the jaw vibrato, and don't even have to master it. it just... came to me, so to speak

[jazzercising011]

I gotta say...the jaw vibrato sounds best

[spooner1995]

very helpful, me and 2 of my freinds have been argueing over this the past 3 weeks, thanks

[monkeyat12]

I'm in a marching band. Will we use vibrato much?

[jharnum]

Nope, probably not. If you do a mariachi number you might, or if you have a solo it might be useful (depending on the tune), but as a section, you'll play better together without it (as long as you're in tune).

[johnspears5]

no. you will not. you will do mostly short notes

[Absolutezero132]

not necessarily short notes, long notes are very often used in marching band pieces. vibrato sounds pretty bad if a whole section does it. if you have a solo, you can use vibrato on long notes.

[kevinhtran23]

we dont have to.... i just choose to...

[MitziDeMarco]

I have learned to play with vibrato because I saw Louis Armstrong do it. :-)

[platnumgmr2009]

amazing

i play trumpet and im really good so this helps

[ElQueMataLaBacha]

You dind´t explain the third way, mentioned but not explained. Good videos, thanks

[jharnum]

Oops. I probably forgot b/c I never use the 3rd way (air vibrato) unless I'm playing flute.

What I'm doing is pulsing the air with my stomach/diaphragm muscles. This makes the air go faster then slower in a pretty fast motion (as fast as necessary for the correct vibrato speed you need for whatever style the music calls for). It's similar to the muscles you'd use to blow a stubborn speck of dust off something, but repeated quickly.