Trumpet Lesson #10 - Your Sound and Audition Techniques

[TheDwilliams1000]

THESE VIDEOS HAVE HELPED ME OUT A LOT. I'M A SENIOR IN HIG SCHOOL ALSO,AND THESE VIDEOS HAVE TAUGHT ME A LOT ABOUT THE TRUMPET AND MUSIC.

[TheDwilliams1000]

I LOVE THIS THIS IS REALLY HELPING ME OUT ON TRUMPET! I'VE STARTED FROM 1-10. THANKS!

[johannaaustralia]

Hi guys, i am an older student, er! 58!! Your lessons have been invaluable. For a beginner, a lot of wisdom and great tuition.

[jpbhello]

Great job! I am thinking of joining the army band when I become an adult. You people are an inspiration to me. Thank you.

[yanochingues]

Thanks for posting these lessons... Truly valuable tips for anybody.. i'm starting to play the trombone and I assume that the majority of concepts explained here apply to the trombone.. is there a program like this one for trombone out there?

Thank you!

[varscht]

You guys are as good at teaching as you are at playing.

[terpsicore1223]

Podrian subtitular en español todos los videos, para que queden como el primer video... Gracias!!

[terpsicore1223]

Podrian por favor subtitular las lecciones en español, igual que el primer video.... Gracias!!

[darylnagode]

Great video series. Normally videos like this make me cringe because it's really easy for people to develop misconceptions early in their playing, especially regarding embouchure. I agree pretty much with everything they said though, and they included a lot of the asterisks that are sometimes left out when talking about embouchure. The only exercise I question is the one with alternating a buzz and blowing air through the mouthpiece. I haven't done it extensively myself, but it worries me.

[darylnagode]

@darylnagode Particularly with trombone players, I find that many players at the upper level (most of whom might not be watching these videos anyway) play with too large of an aperture, causing difficulties with pitch control at louder volumes and lower register, as well as difficulty playing delicately up high and keeping the pitch up. We trombone players play on much larger mouthpieces though. Maybe a lot of trumpet players have the opposite problem because the mouthpiece is so much smaller.

[darylnagode]

@darylnagode However, I would say that in my experience even trumpet players often get used to using too much air and too large of an aperture in the high range (often due to inability to focus a lower volume airstream). I've heard so many trumpet players that, granted, are having to play ridiculously high, but get flatter the higher they go. Those same players struggle with playing delicately, and I think it is mostly due to an overly large aperture.

[darylnagode]

@darylnagode I think it's mostly due to misconceptions that we get early on in playing when people who aren't brass players tell us to do things like drop our jaw to get a darker sound. It gets results because it forces you to use more air, but it causes struggles with high range in the long run. I think the exercise in question could cause you to get used to playing with too open of an aperture. So, long story short, I wouldn't do that one - or at least not too much.

[TheHammerbox]

These videos are awesome! They have helped me through some very stressful auditions.

[TrentonGriffin]

what band arrangement was that that was being played in 4:18 to 4:38?

[dixieorkest]

hello what a good explanation is always some teachers forget this is very good I hope you hear more. greetings from the Netherlands. gerard van schaik

[MXZEem]

Why do they refer to the trumpet as the horn? Not mocking them, just asking.

[snoopydgo78]

What do they play in the end of the video?

[charlesclausen]

Concert Piece for Eight Trumpets by Bruce Broughton. Philip Smith recorded it on the album Philip Smith, Principal Trumpet of the New York Philharmonic.

[an2nytrumpet7]

thanks to all of you.,,,teachers.,,

[gasfg4]

Excellent resource. You cover all of the common mistakes and give sound advice. Thanks for serving.

[AndrewGTurner]

Thanks for the efforts guys. Your thorough and disciplined approach will help many an aspiring trumpeter to develop without many typical pitfalls that usually trouble beginners. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.

[TaKKun1123]

Ignore the haters. I personally feel that you all did excellent and are wonderful players with great tone. These videos would be helpful to any beginner, intermediate, or even well seasoned musicians. Thanks for the upload and keep making beautiful music.

[georgealexander]

Really helpful thank you guys for uploading.

[WAKeele]

Geez, I just can't get around it; I don't think these guys are all that great. I don't like any of their sound--I mean some don't even have a solid core.

[mjklima]

Gee, thanks for that slam, I am the trumpet section leader on this video series. All my section mates are amazing musicians with great sounds. I will tell you that we pre-recorded the chapter opening performanes because a video sound stage is dry as a bone. We did al the demonstrations live using tv camera microphones, made for voice. Not a good representation of musical tone or core. Also, this is an instructional video, we are not saying we are God's gift.

[oscarsat]

The heck with this person... You and your section are amazing musicians! You all sound incredible and I can only hope that when I play my sound is a full and rich as any of yours!

[darylnagode]

@mjklima Even with less than ideal recording, I can tell that you guys have great sounds. Don't take it seriously. Also, thanks for being involved in what I think is an absolutely fabulous resource for young players. It reminded me of a few things too! I noticed some struggling to keep a straight face at times, which made it even more enjoyable for me.

[mjklima]

Hey, WAKeele, just found out you are Air Force? Thanks for supporting your fellow military members.

[tuberyou]

He doesn't represent the Air Force. He just represents himself, badly.

[greenstboy]

WAKEELE--You are indeed, sir, an ass!

How you can knock this excellent series of trumpet advice is beyond me. As a novice player, I have learned so much from these military musicians. In fact, I frequently play along with their videos. Old adage: It takes a skilled carpenter to build a barn. But any jackass can knock a bard down. YOU ARE THAT JACKASS.

[jingain23]

뭐라는지 알아들을 수 있으면 더 좋을텐데 ㅠㅠ

[msalame2]

Great videos! I'm from Brazil and I'll start my trumpet classes this week. Thanks for the lessons!

[raulmontana13]

Legal mano.... Posta video de voce tocando!

[polyopulis]

excellent tutorials! i subscribed

[tawan78114]

I am Thai live in Bangkok,Thailand

This videos can help me to find something

that I lost when I practice

And it can help me to audition in Colleage of Music in Thailand

Thank you for your kindness :)

[tweek98]

That first little bit at the beginning, is from Brahms "Acedemic Festival Overture" I believe.

[MLGcinamin53]

when bending the pitch does that mean your making the tone sharp or flat and u are looking for the in tune pitch

[Bixachmo]

Don't ask, don't tell fellas...

[Timo93OhyeaH]

does anyone know what the trumpet solo at 4:17 is called? composer?

[nashtators]

summon the heroes... John Williams

[musicislife8909]

THANKS FOR MAKING THESE VIDEOS.....THEY ARE VERY HELPFUL!!!.....I am a senior in high school and get especially nervous during auditions......this helped tremendously...:)

Allanah

Trumpet Player, 8 years

[215thArmyBand]

The credit for these lessons goes to The Army Field Band in Washington. You may consider auditioning for the military music programs. The opportunities out there are excellent and you can do it full time or part time. Good Luck!

[hurtigsphilen]

I played on a audition a couple of months ago (violin as first instrument), i played really bad and was very nerveous, but it ended good, i made it to the school, so i'm starting the 25th of August. But i should have watched this before. :D

[brassbeller]

My sound doesn't have vibratto. good or bad?

[hurtigsphilen]

you dont have to have a vibrato, besides, it will come by itself... maby :)