Trumpet Basics (3): Buzz Hi to Lo

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A great warm-up and a basic technique to master as a beginner is changing the pitch of the buzz from high to low. Learn how.

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[jharnum]

Great question. No, the jaw and lips should stay in the same position. Don't shift around the embouchure just to get lower or higher. Better to just buzz steadily at first, and better still to do just a little bit of buzzing and then go straight to the horn. :-)

[LashaeFBaybee]

How do i improve my tone >? Any suqqestions ?

[jharnum]

@LashaeFBaybee

yes, several:

0. Probably most important is to have the ideal sound in your inner ear. Listen to trumpet players you like. Strive for that sound. Once you have that ideal sound in your head:

1. Lots of air movement

2. Large oral cavity (the inside of your mouth and throat)

3. Do lots of long tones. Just play a not for a full breath, a couple times, then move on to another. Keep it low to middle range and just immerse yourself in the sound.

4. Persistence. Keep at it.

Good luck!

[jst441]

you tech realy good I am from chicago

[jharnum]

@jst441

thanks! Chicago has some great trumpet players! Orbert Davis is playing a tribute to Miles on the 14th.....

[MrFrikazzoid]

Thanks for all the videos man !!!

I got a trumpet a few days ago and I've been checking your videos before going to a real teacher, it really helped !!!

[jharnum]

@MrFrikazzoid

Sweet! Have a great time. (btw, I am also a real teacher... ;-)

[tffamx]

@jharnum. Hi, just a question. When you go high notes, are you supposed to feel your lower lips moving up, and down on lower notes? Thanks!

[KevinoQuito]

Wow the first part about tightening your upper lips really helped me. Thank, now I can go High to Low :D

[jharnum]

@RegiFilms

Yay!