Let's Talk Trumpet: How to Warm Up on a 'Bad Chop Day'

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Have you ever wondered how to get back on the right track when your chops feel stiff and nothing wants to respond? Check out this little warm-up trick and save yourself the frustration! This has been a game-changer for me.

[@RobertCardwell]

"Just drains the life out of you..."
Those piccolo trumpets are like vampires.

[@weaselskey1949]

Thanks for the tip! Getting a nice response/sound on bad days is always rough for me

[@SamuelPlaysBrass]

For sure man. Hope it helps!

[@bogboys2k]

Thanks. this really helped to get back after xmas break.

[@SamuelPlaysBrass]

Glad I could help!

[@burniesandwich2257]

Or my chops go because i dont practice for a week

[@SamuelPlaysBrass]

Every day is a bad chop day if you’re bad enough 🤠

[@CornetBlues]

I've been playing a long time and never knew this!.
Great advice will try it I have some really bad blow days🎺🎺😂

[@aaronjackson7166]

I think I’ve only had two bad chop days in my life. Because I didn’t warm down after intensity the night before

[@SamuelPlaysBrass]

Consider yourself lucky. I suffer from them at least every couple weeks.

[@aaronjackson7166]

I believe my daily use of protein powder enables me to push my chops far every day without drawback. I think it’s a good thing to do to rebuild your chops stronger and faster.

[@jaybrainard7037]

hi

[@jeffyoung4078]

What the what? I thought you had braces?

[@SamuelPlaysBrass]

I’ve had an influx of people saying that lately for some reason.
I literally haven’t had braces for over two years. That’s the reason I underwent an embouchure shift.