Trumpet Playing Problems: Causes and Remedies

Vocabulary flashcards outlining common trumpet tone issues along with their specific causes and remedies.

Trumpet Problem: No tone, rushing air (CAUSES)

Lips not together (spread aperture); Too much pucker in lips ("oo" shape); Dry lips, dry mouthpiece; Insufficient air to make lips vibrate.

Trumpet Problem: No tone, rushing air (REMEDIES)

Re-form and maintain "B" position with lips; Lick lips, inside of mouthpiece; Review "sigh" breath; use faster air.

Trumpet Problem: Airy tone (CAUSES)

Lips not together (spread aperture); Too much pucker in lips ("oo" shape).

Trumpet Problem: Airy tone (REMEDIES)

Re-form and maintain "B" position with lips.

Trumpet Problem: Tight, thin, pinched tone (CAUSES)

Tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting); Too much pucker in lips (hard "oo"); Tight, closed throat.

Trumpet Problem: Tight, thin, pinched tone (REMEDIES)

Relax; re-form "B" but de-emphasize lip pursing; Re-form "B" but emphasize no pucker (more "M"); Review "sigh" breath; suggest yawn with head up.

Trumpet Problem: Stopped - restricted throat or buzz (CAUSES)

Tense, excessively pursed lip formation (biting); Too much mouthpiece pressure toward lips; Tight, closed throat.

Trumpet Problem: Stopped - restricted throat or buzz (REMEDIES)

Relax, re-form "B" but de-emphasize lip pursing; Relax left hand grip; no right hand little finger hook; Review "sigh" breath; suggest yawn with head up.