this is life changing video for me!! Trumpet playing is not deep breathing, trumpet playing is just sighing. I made a beautiful high high G outside the staff today :D instead of being stuck normally with a high G. Just sighing, and no tension
Great video Paul. You taught me back at SWCHS between 1999-2003... I've barely played since then but recently dusted off my horn. Was amazed how much of the muscle memory remains - I can play a scale (and played a serviceable Last Post before I could oil the seized valves...) but can't remember what notes are which. Chops killing me after 2 minutes. I googled 'trumpet warm-up' and there you were, looking not a day older.
hi paul, i practiced dropping the pitch until the magnet takes my lips, and it perfectly works, it feels like my lips are sucked into the mouthpiece and get a very good massage there. but now sometimes this happens already on the normal low c, my lips get caught, get a massage, and the c no longer sounds like a c. :-) i am sure you know this problem. is there something i can do, when this happens? i have the feeling it can occur at any time. but maybe it is because my lips are getting tired? thank you for your answer! all the best, gerd
As a trumpet player coming up on 10 years, don’t press your mouthpiece back into your face, use more air force rather than “more air”. Sure it’s important, but it will come as you need it, air support is a good portion of what you need. Also look up “Caruso Magic 6 Notes” I have used it since day 10~ on recommendation from instructor and it helped a lot.
Nice collection, do you find more oxidation develops on your silver plated horns when stored out of their case? I once left a mouthpiece out and it darkened quickly
Hi Paul ~ Happy New Year! Want to thank you for all the really great information you have been providing to trumpet players worldwide! I was wondering if you could do a series on just lip buzzing and mouthpiece buzzing one of these days. I have been playing for 30 years, but recently have lost a lot of control on my embouchure. I am assuming my teeth placements have changed, but I having a hell of time trying to gain embouchure support on just one side, since I am playing mostly to the right. Almost to the point, it looks like there is no lips showing on my right side when I play. Rather than a natural buzz, it feels like I am using pressure to close one side of the lips to make a buzz. Though, I have been trying to correct this, I have not found a methodical way to correct my problems. Would be great if you can get to the raw mechanics of lip buzzing and mouthpiece buzzing when you have the time. Also, do you do private lessons? Thank You ~ !
Hello Paul. Love your approach. I've been working on a method that involves using a didgeridoo to promote relaxed playing. Similar and different at the same time. Any thoughts?
Hi George I think that's a great idea. I had a conservatoire student who experimented with this once too. I occasionally use a trombone which makes a similar noise when I play it!!!
nabuckofly blood flow? I know whenever I just start cold I suffer later but when I have patience to play even a few of those low chromatic scales from the first Clark book exercise, I often feel more relaxed and smoother between large intervals, like it’s easier to target the center of pitch
Christina put it beautifully. It's about preparing your body to play. It's not about playing. A relaxed lip will function more efficiently which will give you better endurance. It's about finding and locking in to the sensations of good technique. Of course many players feel like they can play higher without warming up but that's because the lip has more tension and is tighter at first. Warming up isn't for everyone but I highly recommend is and personally wouldn't play without! Paul
Should you try to get the proper pedal pitch, or let the instrument take you to whatever pitch it resonates at, my 'pedal c' / fundamental is a few steps lower than pedal c, I can make the actual pedal C pitch but it requires some effort.
Thank you for your very useful tip for playing trumpet. I have one question. I play with different buzzing point on each note(high or low). How can I find my sweet spot? I’d like to play with consistently tone.
Hi and thanks for your question. That's a difficult one to solve without seeing you play but try experimenting with mouthpiece placement. Try placing it a little higher/lower/left/right. Have you tried a different size mouthpiece? Just don't be afraid to experiment!
It's a quick journey to the end of my road but if you don't know how to drive a car that too may take a while to explain. Your very welcome to do the free quick warm-up which took me time to develop how ever you like. Good luck , my friend.
I'm french, very helpful videos. Grand merci.
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this is life changing video for me!!
Trumpet playing is not deep breathing, trumpet playing is just sighing.
I made a beautiful high high G outside the staff today :D instead of being stuck normally with a high G. Just sighing, and no tension
Thank you...you are a fantastic trumpet teacher
Great video Paul. You taught me back at SWCHS between 1999-2003... I've barely played since then but recently dusted off my horn. Was amazed how much of the muscle memory remains - I can play a scale (and played a serviceable Last Post before I could oil the seized valves...) but can't remember what notes are which. Chops killing me after 2 minutes. I googled 'trumpet warm-up' and there you were, looking not a day older.
Really enjoyed it. Learning a lot
Very good explaining and demonstrating how to warm-up. Thank you
Thank you for the video. Very informative.
Great informative video's. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your videos，they really help my playing being more relax and efficient！Hope you will make more videos！
Great advises!
Incandescent !!!! Multiphonics !!!!
Also a Really terrific warm Down, yes?
Another great one.
Very good warm up! Not sure about the fingering hard to see when you are straight on.
helped me so much,THANKS
It's funny this is exactly how I warm up just from my own natural feeling on the instrument
Prof , hope you don't mind if I heist your warm up (personal use only with your permission) ! Thanks you are great !
hi paul,
i practiced dropping the pitch until the magnet takes my lips, and it perfectly works, it feels like my lips are sucked into the mouthpiece and get a very good massage there. but now sometimes this happens already on the normal low c, my lips get caught, get a massage, and the c no longer sounds like a c. :-) i am sure you know this problem. is there something i can do, when this happens? i have the feeling it can occur at any time. but maybe it is because my lips are getting tired? thank you for your answer! all the best, gerd
Great video as always. I'll practice the sighlent air approach.
Silent? You mean???
Whoa, I have no idea how you pulled off that phantom note practice. It's so hard to make my voice come out with the instrument :o
Really nice comfortable warm up. Not exactly quick but any less an i doubt you'd be preparred to play. Love your videos. Please keep them coming.
How much should we warm up before a concert?
Quick warm up for 17 minutes... naice
That is useful thank you！
what would your recommendation be for relaxing the upper register and removing the tension?
As a trumpet player coming up on 10 years, don’t press your mouthpiece back into your face, use more air force rather than “more air”. Sure it’s important, but it will come as you need it, air support is a good portion of what you need. Also look up “Caruso Magic 6 Notes” I have used it since day 10~ on recommendation from instructor and it helped a lot.
I haven’t played my trumpet in 1 month and I have an airy sound and I used to be really good. Help?
Thanks Paul. What about using the mouthpiece by itself ? Is that useful or not?
Nice collection, do you find more oxidation develops on your silver plated horns when stored out of their case? I once left a mouthpiece out and it darkened quickly
Yes they need buffing up before each video!! Paul
Hi Paul ~ Happy New Year! Want to thank you for all the really great information you have been providing to trumpet players worldwide! I was wondering if you could do a series on just lip buzzing and mouthpiece buzzing one of these days.
I have been playing for 30 years, but recently have lost a lot of control on my embouchure. I am assuming my teeth placements have changed, but I having a hell of time trying to gain embouchure support on just one side, since I am playing mostly to the right. Almost to the point, it looks like there is no lips showing on my right side when I play. Rather than a natural buzz, it feels like I am using pressure to close one side of the lips to make a buzz. Though, I have been trying to correct this, I have not found a methodical way to correct my problems. Would be great if you can get to the raw mechanics of lip buzzing and mouthpiece buzzing when you have the time. Also, do you do private lessons? Thank You ~ !
Hello Paul. Love your approach. I've been working on a method that involves using a didgeridoo to promote relaxed playing. Similar and different at the same time. Any thoughts?
Hi George I think that's a great idea. I had a conservatoire student who experimented with this once too. I occasionally use a trombone which makes a similar noise when I play it!!!
What's the real point of Warm-Up? lip or breathing, or throat, or to remember, how did you play yesterday? what do you think? (Sorry for my English)
nabuckofly blood flow? I know whenever I just start cold I suffer later but when I have patience to play even a few of those low chromatic scales from the first Clark book exercise, I often feel more relaxed and smoother between large intervals, like it’s easier to target the center of pitch
Christina put it beautifully. It's about preparing your body to play. It's not about playing. A relaxed lip will function more efficiently which will give you better endurance. It's about finding and locking in to the sensations of good technique. Of course many players feel like they can play higher without warming up but that's because the lip has more tension and is tighter at first. Warming up isn't for everyone but I highly recommend is and personally wouldn't play without! Paul
Should you try to get the proper pedal pitch, or let the instrument take you to whatever pitch it resonates at, my 'pedal c' / fundamental is a few steps lower than pedal c, I can make the actual pedal C pitch but it requires some effort.
Hi Stephen. Let it be. Just let it be!!
What size mouthpiece do you use?
Thank you for your very useful tip for playing trumpet. I have one question. I play with different buzzing point on each note(high or low). How can I find my sweet spot? I’d like to play with consistently tone.
Hi and thanks for your question. That's a difficult one to solve without seeing you play but try experimenting with mouthpiece placement. Try placing it a little higher/lower/left/right. Have you tried a different size mouthpiece? Just don't be afraid to experiment!
What about blowing the mouthpiece until it gets warm enough so you don’t get an airy sound? Are there any cons in doing that? Great video btw. Cheers!
Anderson Macedo Silva that honestly what I do works like a charm
Yooooo
If you aren't playing for fun, WTH are you doing? I mean, if you are playing professionally and it is NOT fun for you, something is defiinitely wrong.
It is a "quick warmup", but it takes 17 minutes to explain? Edit it down, my friend.
It's a quick journey to the end of my road but if you don't know how to drive a car that too may take a while to explain. Your very welcome to do the free quick warm-up which took me time to develop how ever you like. Good luck , my friend.
@@TrumpetTakeaway Ok, just seems a little longer than it could be, no offense intended.