The Mouthpiece Blowing Exercise #1

This exercise is a bit unusual and can be easily misunderstood but if you keep your mind open you may begin to experience for yourself that it is very useful for developing the blowing power, skill and endurance necessary to play comfortably with resonant tone in the upper register. I have found this exercise (with many variations I don't mention here) very helpful to me and to many of my students. This video is also on my website, https://www.stevenemerytrumpet.com so please check that out for more ideas and examples that will help you improve your musicianship and your playing skills. Intro. 00:00 Keep it clean. 00:35 Stay loose and supple: 02:10 Keep your lips OUT of the cup. 04:20 Keep your tongue relaxed 05:40 Keep the throat "neutral" 08:03 If you can't get the whistle? 08:52 Go all the way! 11:06 The less friction the better. 12:10 Sets&reps for conditioning. 14:37 Check ya mouthpiece pressure 15:36 Create a "cushion rim" 15:55