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 Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:23 am Post subject: Lip Trills as a Key for Unlocking range? |
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Hi again Trumpet Players
I am indebted to Robert P who on another topic wrote about the need to subtly change mechanics to achieve ease of playing above the staff. Robert came up with quite a list which got me thinking how does one achieve this - how does one teach it?
Following Balanced Embouchure (BE) and Flexus exercises I do lip trills above the staff. When I started them I found them difficult and was ready to put myself in the "I can't do lip trills" bracket but I have kept going and in the last 2 weeks they are getting better. My instinct tell me they are a good way to develop - Lip trills to my mind illustrate how tiny a shift in the balance and synchronization of muscles, lips, tongue, teeth (and anything else I've missed out!) is required to ascend with no discernible increase in effort. As my trills improve I have the sensation of "letting go of control" which I feel enables intuitive embouchure development.
So any comments appreciated - either on the perceived benefits or not of doing lip trills?
cheers and stay safe - Steve in Helsinki
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JayKosta
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Yes, that's a way of learning and practicing the 'physical adjustments' needed to produce the desired notes. With enough 'thoughtful practice' the adjustments can become 'no need for thought' and just 'happen' as required.
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Robert P
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| Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: Lip Trills as a Key for Unlocking range? |
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| steve0930 wrote: | Hi again Trumpet Players
I am indebted to Robert P who on another topic wrote about the need to subtly change mechanics to achieve ease of playing above the staff. Robert came up with quite a list which got me thinking how does one achieve this - how does one teach it?
Following Balanced Embouchure (BE) and Flexus exercises I do lip trills above the staff. When I started them I found them difficult and was ready to put myself in the "I can't do lip trills" bracket but I have kept going and in the last 2 weeks they are getting better. My instinct tell me they are a good way to develop - Lip trills to my mind illustrate how tiny a shift in the balance and synchronization of muscles, lips, tongue, teeth (and anything else I've missed out!) is required to ascend with no discernible increase in effort. As my trills improve I have the sensation of "letting go of control" which I feel enables intuitive embouchure development.
So any comments appreciated - either on the perceived benefits or not of doing lip trills?
cheers and stay safe - Steve in Helsinki |
Glad you got something of benefit from my posts.
| Quote: | | When I started them I found them difficult and was ready to put myself in the "I can't do lip trills" bracket but I have kept going |
Yes, the way to get better at something is to work at it and examine the mechanics of what you're doing. You *were* in the can't do them bracket just like when you were little you were once in the "can't walk" category but you worked at it.
Keep up the good work!
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