My God, I have struggles with this for over 10 years and this is the first time I've found anyone who even knew what I was talking about. If this works, you've got a friend and follower for life Wayne.
Dear Sir, I can’t emphasise what a profound effect your explanation of the V manoeuvre has had on my bass trombone playing. For 20 years I have been plagued with a mystery “curse” that has periodically halted my professional playing career, closing my throat seemingly at its own will with disastrous and depressing effects. In that time I have examined every possible facet of playing technique and psychology to try and overcome the closed throat issue, to no avail . Within 15 mins of practice I have been able to identify the valsalva manoeuvre in action and critical where to “aim” my support to shut it off. I have then been able to go on to enjoy the most successful and liberating week of playing in over a decade. Eternal thanks for putting me back in the driving seat. 🙏🏼✨
I'm a section leader and I have students with this issue and I just didn't know how to fix it, you explained perfectly what was wrong though. Thank you
This advice has helped my trumpet playing tremendously! My range has easily gained a wholestep + just from relieving neck tension and increasing tongue arch. Thanks so much!
You just explained "efficiency" in a way I've never heard before. I've only figured this out after many years of having to make my living playing in function bands after a "classical training". Thanks for explaining in such an elegantly simple way. And thanks for the reminder!!! My next gig is sure to be a little easier if I can remember!
This is amazing content. I have been struggling with my throat closing upon returning to singing, particularly when I'm trying to sight read, and therefore feeling stressed. I think your advice is going to help alot! Thank you.
Thank you for this great piece of advice, gonna be applying all these tips and will be back with a nice comment, I've been struggling with tense throat for a long time, plus the irregular production of good sound upstairs
I have only seen this closed-throat issue twice as a teacher; both times with high-functioning autistic boys. Both showed way too much tension in their entire bodies when playing trumpet, including two fingers often doubling up to clench down on one valve! Currently I'm having some success having this guy start warmups with a practice-mute; the extra back pressure seems to help correct their terrible tight sound somewhat when the mute comes out. Any suggestions or experience with students "on the spectrum" sir?
I ilike your appraoch very much, but do not understand, what you mean with keeping the support low in order to avoid throat tension. Can you please explain?
Hi @theNorbert2010 If you are a beginner it's necessary to focus on a musical level .. The explanation of Wayne is for advanced trumpet players.. I suggest you take a look at my youtube channel and if you need help you can write to me 😉
Hi @anthonycarbonaro7890 if you are a beginner think musically.. Instead of trying an analytical approach use a musical approach! For example practice with the flutter tongue and you will understand immediately what wayne is talking about in this video and you will also learn how to keep your tongue relaxed 😉
I know this is late but I also had difficulty with it and I learned that I have a tied tongue preventing me from holding the accurate position. Google it and see if you also have it. You can get a procedure done to get it cut and myofunctional therapy to correct it. My dentist said it’s actually pretty common but most people don’t even know they have it and how much it affects them
My God, I have struggles with this for over 10 years and this is the first time I've found anyone who even knew what I was talking about. If this works, you've got a friend and follower for life Wayne.
How did it go?
Dear Sir, I can’t emphasise what a profound effect your explanation of the V manoeuvre has had on my bass trombone playing. For 20 years I have been plagued with a mystery “curse” that has periodically halted my professional playing career, closing my throat seemingly at its own will with disastrous and depressing effects. In that time I have examined every possible facet of playing technique and psychology to try and overcome the closed throat issue, to no avail . Within 15 mins of practice I have been able to identify the valsalva manoeuvre in action and critical where to “aim” my support to shut it off. I have then been able to go on to enjoy the most successful and liberating week of playing in over a decade. Eternal thanks for putting me back in the driving seat. 🙏🏼✨
I'm a section leader and I have students with this issue and I just didn't know how to fix it, you explained perfectly what was wrong though. Thank you
This advice has helped my trumpet playing tremendously! My range has easily gained a wholestep + just from relieving neck tension and increasing tongue arch. Thanks so much!
You just explained "efficiency" in a way I've never heard before. I've only figured this out after many years of having to make my living playing in function bands after a "classical training". Thanks for explaining in such an elegantly simple way. And thanks for the reminder!!! My next gig is sure to be a little easier if I can remember!
I taught this technique to my young vocalists = minds blown, breathe LOW.
This is amazing content. I have been struggling with my throat closing upon returning to singing, particularly when I'm trying to sight read, and therefore feeling stressed. I think your advice is going to help alot! Thank you.
I have never heard anyone else talk about valsalva. Very cool!
Thank you! I was feeling tension due to my arch being too low.
Wow… Wayne this is a game changer. Thank you for explaining what happens in detail. I’m going to remember this when I play…you got my Sub. 👍🏻
Fantastic explanation
Brilliant Wayne!!!!
What a great and well said explanation!
Wonderful and valuable advice. Thsnk you.👍
Thank you for this great piece of advice, gonna be applying all these tips and will be back with a nice comment, I've been struggling with tense throat for a long time, plus the irregular production of good sound upstairs
underrated content
I have only seen this closed-throat issue twice as a teacher; both times with high-functioning autistic boys. Both showed way too much tension in their entire bodies when playing trumpet, including two fingers often doubling up to clench down on one valve! Currently I'm having some success having this guy start warmups with a practice-mute; the extra back pressure seems to help correct their terrible tight sound somewhat when the mute comes out. Any suggestions or experience with students "on the spectrum" sir?
Is this why my voice gets hoarse after practicing or playing?
You are using the vocal folds as the main resistance point to control the speed of the air. Try to use the tongue and lips more than the larynx
EXCELLENT advice!
thank you so much for your knowledge!
Awesome video, thank you.
Very good video, thank you 🥇
Great job 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you!
Thanks for this
Thanks
Thanks!
Wow sir, wow!
food for thought and trial.
I ilike your appraoch very much, but do not understand, what you mean with keeping the support low in order to avoid throat tension. Can you please explain?
Hi @theNorbert2010
If you are a beginner it's necessary to focus on a musical level .. The explanation of Wayne is for advanced trumpet players.. I suggest you take a look at my youtube channel and if you need help you can write to me 😉
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Having difficulty with the tongue arch.. any advice?
Hi @anthonycarbonaro7890 if you are a beginner think musically.. Instead of trying an analytical approach use a musical approach! For example practice with the flutter tongue and you will understand immediately what wayne is talking about in this video and you will also learn how to keep your tongue relaxed 😉
You can use this exercise for example with the flutter tongue: ruclips.net/video/2y-O0_7-ELU/видео.html
I know this is late but I also had difficulty with it and I learned that I have a tied tongue preventing me from holding the accurate position. Google it and see if you also have it. You can get a procedure done to get it cut and myofunctional therapy to correct it. My dentist said it’s actually pretty common but most people don’t even know they have it and how much it affects them