INSIDE THE RIM - OUTSIDE THE RIM

[Greg Spence]

Hi all. We are expanding MTM into the WindWorks Trumpet Academy and one of the massive concepts making a difference to people is the concept of what needs to happen inside and outside of the mouthpiece rim.

Speaking personally, for years my understanding was that body exertion was the secret to development and successful playing. Turns out all of that extra effort was obliterating what was supposed to be happening inside the cup.

Come and learn more here: https://mysterytomastery.com/overblowing-stop-burning-the-pizza/

Cheers
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[Robert P]

[Greg Spence]

I agree. There are many moving parts in the whole process.

I spend hours a day working with players of all standards all over the planet and without fail, problems arise due to a misunderstanding of the role of the body (outside the rim) causing massive overexertion and putting unnecessary pressure on the oscillator inside the rim.

For years I was told to use "more air" to fix problems and to "buzz the lips together" to create sound.

Sadly both of these ideas are still prevalent; and wrong.

There is LESS work required "outside the rim" than people generally think and what needs to happen "inside the rim" is less complicated and physical than people generally think.

This is all based on my own experience and that of my students over the past 30 years.

There is a better and easier way to play...
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[AndyDavids]

[Just_Another_Hack]

When the chops are relaxed and the tongue is handling the workload, it takes very little air to play the horn well.
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