Trumpet Sound Effects (0): Vibrato

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There are 3 different ways to achieve a vibrato. Learn the technique and how to apply it.

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[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.....

[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.... :-)

[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!

[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.

[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!

[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