The Brakes!

When we feel our car is out of control we tend to hit the brakes. If you drive your car with your foot on the brake while also stepping on the gas you aren't going to get very good mileage Here are several ways that most trumpet players apply "brakes" (unnecessary restriction) to the air flow, all of which lead to problems with tone, range, articulation and endurance. I hope this video helps you to become more aware what you are actually doing as you play and to discover how to make changes to improve your physical ease and comfort when playing. Please visit my website: https://www.stevenemerytrumpet.com for more ideas and examples that will help you improve your musicianship and trumpet playing skills. Intro: 00:00 Is your throat choking the air? 00:53 How to test yourself for throat tension 01:40 Another braking mechanism. 03:25 Is your "blower" locked?" 04:04 Are your lips too pinched? 04:56 A test for lip squeezing. 05:39 Testing on the trumpet. 08:20 Too much mouthpiece pressure?? 09:04 Are you doing all of these things?? 10:30 What about your tongue? 10:48 Playing test for the tongue. 12:15 Observe what you are really doing! 13:10 Something to try. 14:52 When you blow out, feel the air coming in. 17:50