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Pablopiccasso
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Is there a good free online YouTube (or similar) course for returning trumpet players?
Something that would retake me through the basics over a few weeks or months?
Maybe even a specific book? |
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mafields627
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I would probably start with this:
https://qpress.ca/product/mitchells-trumpet-method-books-1-4/
There are also things like the Arban Manual (Eric Bolvin) or the Prescott Technic System for Arban that would take you through those books.
You might also consider taking online lessons from someone.
(Edit: I totally missed the "free" part. Those are still good resources through.)
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| RussellDDixon wrote: | http://www.bbtrumpet.com/the-pops-mclaughlin-trumpet-foundation-page/
there are FREE Videos all over YouTube.com ... |
Yes, absolutely loads. Too many.
I was looking for a recommendation. A step by step, maybe week by week, guide would be useful. |
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JayKosta
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| Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 9:45 am Post subject: Re: Free on line |
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It is very important to comeback using a GOOD embouchure - which for many people is much different than what they used before.
Key items -
Playing high notes is a 'learned skill', not a 'muscle contest'.
Excessive mouthpiece pressure is NOT the answer, and can cause injury.
Use your lower jaw to regulate the amount of lower lip pressure on the mouthpiece, Different pitches require different amounts of pressure by both the lower and upper lips. Don't PULL the mouthpiece against your lower lip - use the jaw to PUSH your lower lip outward against the mouthpiece.
The (usually) upper lip has to be ABLE to vibrate, and excessive upper lip pressure prevents that.
Coordinated pressure from the lower lip can reduce the pressure on the upper lip to enable the upper lip to vibrate.
Don't 'stretch your lips thin' for high notes - can will result in injury.
Proper lip tension is a coordinated tightening of opposing lip muscles - the (isometric) 'tension' results from BOTH squeezing together AND pulling apart. That way, the lip tissue is strong and thick enough to absorb the mouthpiece pressure, and the tension is adjusted to make the lip vibrate at the desired pitch.
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| Quote: | | I was looking for a recommendation. A step by step, maybe week by week, guide would be useful. |
You will find many, many terrific videos to help with your trumpet playing on Youtube, but I am not aware of anyone posting a series of free, progressive lessons, which seems to be what you have in mind.
It seems to me that if you want progressive lessons, you should turn to a teacher, if possible. Many offer online lessons now. A teacher could help you put together a routine that meets your needs, and maximize the likelihood that you (re)develop good playing habits (and avoid bad ones).
If cost is the issue, a non-video option is Harold "Pappy" Mitchell's excellent "Mitchell on Trumpet," which offers a series of progressive lessons from the (re)beginning level to highly advanced material over the course of four books. Bill Knevitt has a two book series -- "Getting Started Right" and then "The Developing Trumpet Player" that is also quite good.
As for Youtube videos, some teachers have posted a lot of informational videos that don't quite match up to what you are looking for, but still might be useful to you.
Bryan Davis (Airflow Music) has a lengthy series of videos on how to practice, what to practice, exercises of the week, etc.
Greg Spence (Mystery to Mastery) also has a lot of videos on Youtube, and I believe his (paid) website offers structured video lessons.
Good luck! |
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gwood66
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I would recommend recommend watching this entire Trumpet A to Z video series by Bryan Davis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQkc2hkdhNk
I would also recommend obtaining a copy of the following books:
Physical Approach to Trumpet Playing - Claude Gordon
Herbert L Clarke Technical Studies
Irons 27 Groups of Exercises
Brass Playing is No Harder Than Deep Breathing - Claude Gordon
That should get you started on the right track.
Here is a link to a number of public domain methods include the Clarke Technical Studies and Arban:
http://www.bbtrumpet.com/the-pops-mclaughlin-trumpet-foundation-page/ |
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