Any studies on measuring mouthpiece pressure?

dstpt · Heavyweight Member Joined: 14 Dec 2005 Posts: 1284

Do any of you know of any scientific studies that have been done on measuring mouthpiece pressure? I know addressing the phenomenon has been discussed in many threads and that there are all kinds of techniques and even devices to directly self-train the player to help minimize mouthpiece pressure. Just curious if any study with scientific data has been documented along with its affects on the teeth and neighboring aspects of a player's physique.

oxleyk · Heavyweight Member Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Posts: 4180

https://www.trumpetherald.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=146884

Mac Gollehon · Veteran Member Joined: 27 Feb 2014 Posts: 254

In 1972 Dr Elmer White at Appalachian State University wrote a detailed book titled Electromyographic Potentials of Selected Facial Muscles And Labial Mouthpiece Pressure Measurements in the Embouchure of Trumpet Players. I had a copy for years until someone borrowed it. It is available at Columbia University Library I think. There is data in the publication comparing numerous Trumpet players both pro and intermediate as well as casual hobbyists. Other players involved in this study were Roy Stevens ,Vince Penzarella ,Dr Elmer White and Dr Basmajian I think. 1972 was a long time ago and the author stated more than once that additional data and research was needed. A great starting point and read for sure and still as controversial and elusive today as it was in 1972.