Monday, March 25, 2013

HIGH NOTE HELP FOR TRUMPETS, FRENCH HORNS, TROMBONES


FRENCH LESSONS to improve sound and endurance

Sunday, December 25, 2011

NEW ONLINE LEAD TRUMPET PROGRAM!

 New Lead Trumpet Program!
This program is designed for the non- lead trumpeter thinking of becoming a lead trumpet player AND The Professional Lead Trumpet Player wanting to move up to the final frontier of Lead Trumpet Playing: ROB MCCONNELL, MAYNARD FERGUSON, DUKE ELLINGTON'S HARDEST CHARTS, CAT ANDERSON, BUDDY RICH, BILL CHASE, BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS, CHICAGO, MICHAEL JACKSON, AL JARREAU, EARTH WIND AND FIRE, MIAMI SOUND MACHINE!

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

trumpet high notes

TRUMPET HIGH NOTE PLAYING - EXTENDED RANGE

PLAYING IN THE UPPER REGISTERThere is a systematic approach to playing high notes on a consistent basis. The four most important aspects are: (1) High Pressure Air Tank (2) Tongue Position (3) Lip Position (4) Super Fast Air Stream

(1) First, you must have air the reserves ready to be called up at a moments notice. I believe that the type of air needed to play lead is most closely related to a High Pressure Air Tank. You must tank up on the air and release the valve, releasing the Super Fast Air Stream. When playing lead one should ride this high pressure air stream. Let the High Pressure Air Tank and the subsequent Super Fast Air Stream help do the work. It'snot the QUANTITY of air, but the SPEED of the air stream. Playing high notes actually requires quite a small quantity of air.

(2) Next, Tongue Position should also be addressed. Saying ‘ah’ lowers the tongue and increase the ‘VOLUME’ of air. We don't want volume, but a Super Fast Air Stream. Saying ‘ee’ arches the tongue and 'INCREASES AIR SPEED' for high note playing.

(3) Lip Position. Imagine you have a tennis ball in your fingertips - now squeeze! This squeeze or pushing of your lips together is needed to play high. I personally use what people have called the ‘Superchop Method’ I pivot to push the lips over the top teeth and arch my tongue to alter the air stream. My lower lip curls in over the top of the bottom teeth. The top lip slightly overlaps the lower lip. The lip compression comes from pulling all of the muscles in toward the center.

(4) Finally, one must use a Super Fast Air Stream. The key is to achieve an incredible velocity of air, not quantity. The velocity must be so fast that it screams through the horn like a Mach 4 fighter jet. I mean fast! You should not puff your cheeks at anytime, check in a mirror. If you are puffing your cheeks, take your hand and literally hold your checks in, until your muscles are strong enough to do it on its own. Your goal is to obtain this Super Fast Air Stream INSTANTLY. It is the air speed, combined with lip and tongue position, that will give you success in the upper register.

Using the Air TankTongue PositionLip Position, and Air Speed YOU must also practice high note playing EVERYDAY. I often take the Clarke Studies up to the next octave for practicing. Or perhaps you could practice the leads to your favorite big band or pop charts. Either way, nothing happens without practice and hard dedicated work.

High note tips from Trumpet Studio

The Ultimate Warm UP
Part 8
Range Study
There is a systematic approach to playing high notes on a consistent basis. The four most important
aspects are: (1) High Pressure Air Tank (2) Tongue Position (3) Lip Position (4) Super Fast Air
Stream
(1) First, you must have air the reserves ready to be called up at a moments notice. I believe that the
type of air needed to play lead is most closely related to a High Pressure Air Tank. You must tank
up on the air and release the valve, releasing the Super Fast Air Stream. When playing lead one
should ride this high pressure air stream. Let the High Pressure Air Tank and the subsequent Super
Fast Air Stream help do the work. It's not the QUANTITY of air, but the SPEED of the air stream.
Playing high notes actually requires quite a small quantity of air.
(2) Next, Tongue Position should also be addressed. Saying ‘ah’ lowers the tongue and increase
the ‘VOLUME’ of air. We don't want volume, but a Super Fast Air Stream. Saying ‘ee’ arches the
tongue and 'INCREASES AIR SPEED' for high note playing.
(3) Lip Position. Imagine you have a tennis ball in your fingertips - now squeeze! This squeeze or
pushing of your lips together is needed to play high. I personally use what people have called the
‘Superchop Method’ I pivot to push the lips over the top teeth and arch my tongue to alter the air
stream. My lower lip curls in over the top of the bottom teeth. The top lip slightly overlaps the lower
lip. The lip compression comes from pulling all of the muscles in toward the center.
(4) Finally, one must use a Super Fast Air Stream. The key is to achieve an incredible velocity of
air, not quantity. The velocity must be so fast that it screams through the horn like a Mach 4 fighter
jet. I mean fast! You should not puff your cheeks at anytime, check in a mirror. If you are puffing
your cheeks, take your hand and literally hold your checks in, until your muscles are strong enough
to do it on its own. Your goal is to obtain this Super Fast Air Stream INSTANTLY. It is the air
speed, combined with lip and tongue position, that will give you success in the upper register.
Using the Air Tank, Tongue Position, Lip Position, and Air Speed YOU must also practice high
note playing EVERYDAY. I often take the Clarke Studies up to the next octave for practicing. Or
perhaps you could practice the leads to your favorite big band or pop charts. Either way, nothing
happens without practice and hard dedicated work.
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©Copyrighted 1998. Michael Droste
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The Ultimate Warm Up
Range Studies
©Copyrighted 1998. Michael Droste
3 TIMES
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
3 TIMES
3 TIMES
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oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe w
The Ultimate Warm Up
Range Studies
©Copyrighted 1998. Michael Droste
3 TIMES
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
3 TIMES
3 TIMES
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& ###### w w
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oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe w
The Ultimate Warm Up
Range Studies
©Copyrighted 1998. Michael Droste
3 TIMES
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
3 TIMES
3 TIMES
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..oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe w
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..
oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe w
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& ### ....
oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe w
The Ultimate Warm Up
Range Studies
©Copyrighted 1998. Michael Droste
3 TIMES
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
3 TIMES
3 TIMES
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& bb c
w w
& bb ..
..oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe w
& #####
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&
w w
& ..
..
oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe w
The Ultimate Warm Up
Range Studies
©Copyrighted 1998. Michael Droste
3 TIMES
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
3 TIMES
3 TIMES
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w w
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..
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w w
& ## ..
..
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& bbb
w w
& bbb ..
..
oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe w
The Ultimate Warm Up
Range Studies
©Copyrighted 1998. Michael Droste
3 TIMES
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
3 TIMES
3 TIMES
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& #### c
w w
& #### ..
..
oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe w
& b
w w
& b ..
..
oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe oe w
The Ultimate Warm Up
Range Studies
©Copyrighted 1998. Michael Droste
3 TIMES
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Do ALL 4 Steps Each Time
(1) Fill the High Pressure Air Tank
(not a huge quantity of air)
(2) Say "ee" to arch the toungue
(3) Set your lips - squeeze
(4) Release and push air superfast
through the horn playing the note
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
Is your sound Full, Rich and Steady?
1st Time Adagio q =69 2nd Time Allegro q =106 3rd Time q =152
3 TIMES
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Friday, October 14, 2011

TRUMPET RESOURCE LINKS


TRUMPET RESOURCE LINKS

Top 20 Trumpet Websites, Best Trumpet Sites, and Trumpet Tips!



www.billchase.net
www.bbtrumpets.blogspot.com
www.besttrumpetplayers.blogspot.com
www.improvetrumpetplaying.blogspot.com
www.increasetrumpetrange.blogspot.com
www.jazztrumpetlessons.blogspot.com
www.lessonprivate.blogspot.com
www.lessonsprivate.blogspot.com
www.lessonstrumpet.blogspot.com
www.onlinetrumpetlessons.blogspot.com
www.playinghighnotes.blogspot.com
www.trumpetclinics.blogspot.com
www.trumpethighnote.blogspot.com
www.trumpethighrange.blogspot.com
www.trumpet-lesson.blogspot.com
www.trumpetlessonblog.blogspot.com
www.trumpetmasterclass.blogspot.com
www.trumpetresource.blogspot.com
www.trumpetsites.blogspot.com
www.trumpetsizzle.blogspot.com
www.trumpetwebsites.blogspot.com
www.youtubetrumpet.blogspot.com
www.jameslast.us
www.maynardferguson.net
www.onlinetrumpet.net
www.thetrumpet.ws
www.toplaytrumpet.com
www.trumpet.name
www.trumpeter.us
www.trumpets.ws
www.trumpetsizzle.com
www.atjameslast.wordpress.com
www.billchase.wordpress.com
www.chasegetiton.wordpress.com
www.jazztrumpets.wordpress.com
www.onlinetrumpet.wordpress.com
www.playtrumpet.wordpress.com
www.thetrumpetlesson.wordpress.com
www.thetrumpets.wordpress.com
www.trumpetembouchure.wordpress.com
www.trumpetnote.wordpress.com
www.trumpetsolos.wordpress.com
www.trumpetsongs.wordpress.com
www.trumpetteachers.wordpress.com
www.trumpettutors.wordpress.com
www.yourbrassinstructor.wordpress.com
www.trumpet-lesson.blogspot.com
www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/trumpet-lessons-to-master-the-trumpet-upper-register-and-high-range-5199248.html
www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/report-reveals-trumpet-lessons-are-becoming-a-main-source-of-learning-as-band-programs-are-slashed-5230853.html
www.trumpet-lesson.blogspot.com/2011/04/smarter-you-are-odds-become-greater-you.html
www.trumpet-lesson.blogspot.com/2011/04/what-is-compression-and-why-is-it.html
www.trumpet-lesson.blogspot.com/2011/03/i-am-skeptical-that-anyone-can-actually.html
www.myspace.com/bossnouveau
www.youtube.com/yourbrassinstructor

 

The Trumpet is a great instrument whether jazz trumpet or solo trumpet,  but requires a very strong embouchure. What kind of trumpet notes require this type of strong embouchure? High C, Double C, and Triple C all would require a strong embouchure to play these high trumpet notes.  A trumpeter must take trumpet lessons to increase skill level. Trumpeters like Maynard Ferguson playing the trumpet solo, Give It One, and Bill Chase playing the trumpet solo, Get It On, had a very strong trumpet embouchure. Trumpets are made out of brass and make a beautiful sound when used in trumpet songs. James Last Orchestra also featured many fine trumpet players. The above site has trumpet tips, trumpet websites, sites, and trumpet lessons.