The summer going into my junior year of college was rough. I had just got my first pro trumpet (Bach 180-37G) during the spring semester and had practiced hard everyday until my lips bled. Punishing my embouchure like that caught up with me and I ended up injuring my chops REALLY BAD. My endurance was shot. Every second of playing hurt and my sound was awful...worse than when I first started in 6th grade. That summer was probably the closest I had ever came to thinking about quitting trumpet because I was back to square one after 8 to 10 years of work. What did I do? I persevered and created this routine for myself to slowly build my embouchure back up. Everyday from June to August, I practiced only minutes at a time. Everything was played slowly and at a soft dynamic (at a whisper) until it was easy. This allowed me to finally figure out how to use my air efficiently and not rely so much on unnecessary pressure. By the end of the summer, my technique was better than ever! Now, I share this routine with you in hopes that it will help you improve your technique or help you get back into shape after a long hiatus from the trumpet. The exercises themselves aren't magic. They're pretty simple. It's the mindset behind it that will help guide you. So, practice these as soft as possible. At first, your tone will be unstable and airy. That's completely O-KAY. Think about a constant stream of air zipping through your horn like a soft beam of light. Strive to make that small sound have a stable core that doesn't waver in pitch/intonation. Carry that approach throughout every note and exercise you play in this routine. Everything is one big long tone! Check out the video here: ruclips.net/video/UCEojDzgzJg/видео.html Download the PDF here: bit.ly/2ZJmIjI
Good Teacher... thank you for the lesson, I have been at it for about a year, still trying to master scales. As a student trumpeter in my sixties I got a lot too learn. Again thank you.
You're welcome! If you haven't checked it out already, I have a playlist of all 12 major scales ruclips.net/video/PjEYAHiuIH4/видео.html What's the most challenging thing about learning your scales? Remember to trust and love the process of practicing more than the result. The process is 90% of the journey. Keep playing and don't give up!
Terry baker in our 60's just acquired the chance to do something I like doing being fully retired, I have been playing off and on without much practice or formal training, but i have come along way faster then all the years I've been playing without formal training. do to this new technology and people like The Black Trumpeter helping me to understand and develop the skills, we are on the right track in our 60's I thought I was the only 60 something year old veteran seeking the skills in the art of trumpet playing. Just saying you are an inspiration Terry.
Wow, thank you so much for your incredible channel. This is exactly what I needed!! Your lessons and exercises are so helpful and so much better than anything else I've seen online. So clear, well organized, and encouraging! I used to play in high school and you've inspired me to get back into it!! THANK YOU!!!!!
Hi, Lena and oldredm3 said it all for me! I haven't played in 40+ years. I didn't know "what" to practice. I can see your hand on the valves. Exactly what I needed! Thank you from Eastern NC. I joined Bugles Across America, to play taps at veterans funerals.
You such a great teacher, I didn't know a trumpet can be that easy to play once taught by a great teacher like you,am able to play with less difficulties after following your videos, am.aiming to become a professional trumpeter in 6 months from now.
This is a really good practice exercise. I am an adult beginner trumpet player. I am not really good at playing the trumpet. However, I love my trumpet and am very attached to it. I understand that it takes time and I am much better than I was a few months ago. I'm going to practice this video daily. Thank you for the video.
Hey! I just want to say you are such an AMAZING Help! I’m only in 6th grade band and your videos help me out so much. Sometimes, my Band Teacher even plays your videos because of how good they are. You’ve got skill, man! Keep it up! I know for sure I’m going to continue playing the Trumpet for a very long time. I’m interested in Jazz music. Man, that connects to you!
I played 10-12 years as a kid/teen but haven't played for over 40 years. Just started back up playing along with Chris Botti and Cindy Barkley. I love the videos as they put the physics behind it all which for me makes it easier. Not sure if my previous training had that. Now time to yank out the old Calicchio and practice some of these exercises! Thanks for the videos!!!!
thanks so much for this exercise, my tone and endurance has worsen since the corona pandemic, NOW THE TEACHER WANTS US TO RECORD A SOLO, hoping to back into the swing with this lesson
In a few weeks I'm heading back to marching band camp, gonna do these exercises to keep in shape for this season. These videos have really improved my endurance and helped with range, especially after getting knocked down a few pegs with braces. Edit: I also use these a lot for warm ups! Also edit: using these exercises to get back in shape after not playing for basically all of my Christmas vacation... Another edit: well after 3 years of braces, I've gotten them off...and i cant hit a C anymore. I'm probably worse now than when I was in 6th grade. Gonna use this video to get back in shape.
During this pandemic I havent played for nearly 6 months and everytime I play I always feel discouraged to continue because of how awful I sound, ill definitely give these practices a shot for the next couple weeks and hopefully everything will turn our alright. I'll be sure to update :) Also great video man hoping for the best of me.
Nice work bt, I like the clear and direct approachi in your videos ..., I am an intermediate student of trumpet and flugelhorn, greetings from Australia **
It helps to have a short routine for days, where you don‘t have time to practise 30 or 60 minutes. (And the video gave me motivation to get my trumpet out and play) ;) I would also like to see some more videos about improvising.
@@TheBlackTrumpeter I liked the atmosphere in which the lesson was taught... the harmony of the exercises and their simplicity and effectiveness... they remind me of the simple and very effective exercises of Cat Anderson... and also, you are just a very charming and wonderfully designed person by the Lord... because- This is why your lessons are especially magnetic.. Praise God!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🎺🎺🎺❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Thanks man! It' s very encouraging, to hear your practise story! I have practised this exercise already, but didn't know how good it feels, when you practise with music. (Even if the music isn't something you would listen alone)
Amazing content my friend! I'm a trombone player, but I find that playing a little trumpet too helps my endurance and embouchure for high playing on bone too! Thank you!
Hi Aaron, this video is really helpful. If you get the time, please could you do another all rounder warmup/practice routine. Doing variations on these exercises on my own is fine, but it's really useful playing along to the video, because it ensures my pitch is correct. Thank you
great videos do you have a video where you talk about tuning and using the ring finger to slide out and tune the note with all 3 pistons are down? Thanks
Very cool! If you want to get a head start, here's a playlist of videos that teach you how to make a sound: ruclips.net/p/PLTP2ukv7Mzz9V7IMohfAuPmVlMRbms_aw
I don't have that available yet. For now, you can alter the video speed through RUclips. Click settings and look for "playback speed". You can increase or decrease the speed without changing the sound.
I stopped practicing to focus on other things (huge regret) I’m currently with a C in my grades right now and I have only a couple more hours to redo the assignments. I’m struggling on an e flat scale, my range has always been terrible from the start when it comes to playing in the higher range. I can easily play lower notes which is the thing that’s confusing. I’m trying to get it together because this is the only class I’m not doing well in. I’m trying to stick with it even though it’s hard. (Also hi to whoever sees this).
Hey Charlene. I’ll figure out a way to make it available and let you know when the audio is ready to download. If you haven’t already, download the pdf that goes along with this video so you can get a notification when it’s ready. Cool? 😄
Just practicing this? Or is this a warm up and later it's fine try to play scales, flexibility? I cannot play 😭. I haven't playing the trumpet for 2 weeks, and it feels like the first day, wanna dieee :(
Your embouchure should feel fresh before you start another session. That could take minutes or hours. Be patient and aware of what your body is telling you. Don’t forget to keep yourself hydrated...drink water.
Hey… I warm up with this exercise every day… I’m noticing that there are now political ads at the beginning of your videos, promoting an election denier and Trump supporter, JD Vance in Ohio. I don’t know if you want to have these things associated with your channel, or if you can do anything about it, but I find this very disturbing. Thought you should know. Mike Meyer Columbus, Ohio
@@TheBlackTrumpeter … I have a bunch of videos on my RUclips channel, but these political ads haven’t been present as of yet… I hate to see politics getting involved with people people trying to share music. I’ve been trying to get my chops back for the past two years, and I routinely use your videos to help. I’m just trying to have fun with this. There’s some thing a high school buddy of mine and I did, I added the trumpet part. Not a big deal, but just fun doing this. Thank you for your videos! ruclips.net/video/OsU7bQJRd78/видео.html
The summer going into my junior year of college was rough.
I had just got my first pro trumpet (Bach 180-37G) during the spring semester and had practiced hard everyday until my lips bled.
Punishing my embouchure like that caught up with me and I ended up injuring my chops REALLY BAD. My endurance was shot. Every second of playing hurt and my sound was awful...worse than when I first started in 6th grade.
That summer was probably the closest I had ever came to thinking about quitting trumpet because I was back to square one after 8 to 10 years of work.
What did I do? I persevered and created this routine for myself to slowly build my embouchure back up.
Everyday from June to August, I practiced only minutes at a time. Everything was played slowly and at a soft dynamic (at a whisper) until it was easy. This allowed me to finally figure out how to use my air efficiently and not rely so much on unnecessary pressure.
By the end of the summer, my technique was better than ever!
Now, I share this routine with you in hopes that it will help you improve your technique or help you get back into shape after a long hiatus from the trumpet.
The exercises themselves aren't magic. They're pretty simple. It's the mindset behind it that will help guide you.
So, practice these as soft as possible. At first, your tone will be unstable and airy. That's completely O-KAY.
Think about a constant stream of air zipping through your horn like a soft beam of light. Strive to make that small sound have a stable core that doesn't waver in pitch/intonation.
Carry that approach throughout every note and exercise you play in this routine. Everything is one big long tone!
Check out the video here: ruclips.net/video/UCEojDzgzJg/видео.html
Download the PDF here: bit.ly/2ZJmIjI
Thank you for all the lessons and all you do!💗
Love your approach man!
Please keep it up!
Good Teacher... thank you for the lesson, I have been at it for about a year, still trying to master scales.
As a student trumpeter in my sixties I got a lot too learn.
Again thank you.
You're welcome! If you haven't checked it out already, I have a playlist of all 12 major scales ruclips.net/video/PjEYAHiuIH4/видео.html
What's the most challenging thing about learning your scales?
Remember to trust and love the process of practicing more than the result. The process is 90% of the journey. Keep playing and don't give up!
Terry baker in our 60's just acquired the chance to do something I like doing being fully retired, I have been playing off and on without much practice or formal training, but i have come along way faster then all the years I've been playing without formal training. do to this new technology and people like The Black Trumpeter helping me to understand and develop the skills, we are on the right track in our 60's I thought I was the only 60 something year old veteran seeking the skills in the art of trumpet playing. Just saying you are an inspiration Terry.
Wow, thank you so much for your incredible channel. This is exactly what I needed!! Your lessons and exercises are so helpful and so much better than anything else I've seen online. So clear, well organized, and encouraging! I used to play in high school and you've inspired me to get back into it!! THANK YOU!!!!!
Hi, Lena and oldredm3 said it all for me! I haven't played in 40+ years. I didn't know "what" to practice. I can see your hand on the valves. Exactly what I needed! Thank you from Eastern NC. I joined Bugles Across America, to play taps at veterans funerals.
You’re welcome. Glad I could help.
You such a great teacher, I didn't know a trumpet can be that easy to play once taught by a great teacher like you,am able to play with less difficulties after following your videos, am.aiming to become a professional trumpeter in 6 months from now.
This is a really good practice exercise. I am an adult beginner trumpet player. I am not really good at playing the trumpet. However, I love my trumpet and am very attached to it. I understand that it takes time and I am much better than I was a few months ago. I'm going to practice this video daily.
Thank you for the video.
Hey! I just want to say you are such an AMAZING Help! I’m only in 6th grade band and your videos help me out so much. Sometimes, my Band Teacher even plays your videos because of how good they are. You’ve got skill, man! Keep it up! I know for sure I’m going to continue playing the Trumpet for a very long time. I’m interested in Jazz music. Man, that connects to you!
I played 10-12 years as a kid/teen but haven't played for over 40 years. Just started back up playing along with Chris Botti and Cindy Barkley. I love the videos as they put the physics behind it all which for me makes it easier. Not sure if my previous training had that. Now time to yank out the old Calicchio and practice some of these exercises! Thanks for the videos!!!!
Only one week and I already see a bigger difference in tone, much love ❤
I'm sharing this. Great tutorial, Aaron!
thanks so much for this exercise, my tone and endurance has worsen since the corona pandemic, NOW THE TEACHER WANTS US TO RECORD A SOLO, hoping to back into the swing with this lesson
Oh my god, good luck.
Thanks for taking the time to give out this helpful tutorial
Just picked up my trumpet for the first time since school and oh my god I can’t even hit G
I can barely do E
The question is. Which G?
@@herngonzps4400 none of them😂😂😂
Bro I didn’t play trumpet for a year and could barely play c on the staff 😭
@@herngonzps4400 at the time i meant G on the staff but now i'm a lot better i swear 💀
I haven't played in almost 10 years. I just got a trumpet for Christmas so I'm hoping this'll get me back into my old groove!
Good job my brother, keep on teaching!
OMG you're one of the best trumpet RUclipsrs ever
Thank you! Why do you think so?
@@TheBlackTrumpeter Because you're super organized, you sound amazing, your videos are well-made and well-edited... Also you're just super cool
This will definitely help me get better thanks for the video
You're welcome. Happy Practicing!
In a few weeks I'm heading back to marching band camp, gonna do these exercises to keep in shape for this season. These videos have really improved my endurance and helped with range, especially after getting knocked down a few pegs with braces.
Edit: I also use these a lot for warm ups!
Also edit: using these exercises to get back in shape after not playing for basically all of my Christmas vacation...
Another edit: well after 3 years of braces, I've gotten them off...and i cant hit a C anymore. I'm probably worse now than when I was in 6th grade. Gonna use this video to get back in shape.
That’s awesome! Glad these exercises helped.
These exercices are of great help ! Thanks
During this pandemic I havent played for nearly 6 months and everytime I play I always feel discouraged to continue because of how awful I sound, ill definitely give these practices a shot for the next couple weeks and hopefully everything will turn our alright. I'll be sure to update :)
Also great video man hoping for the best of me.
How’d it work out man?
Grazie.
Thank you
I’m going into my freshman year and your lessons are very helpful thank you
I’ve been doing this everyday for the last 6 months. Helps a lot & will continue to do this. Thanks!
Great to hear!
Nice work bt, I like the clear and direct approachi in your videos ..., I am an intermediate student of trumpet and flugelhorn, greetings from Australia **
Thanks man this is gonna help alot since school is starring up and we got a game in 3 weeks. Great teaching👍 keep up all the hard work
Wow, a game in less than a month! Good luck. Stay hydrated and have fun.
Thanks a lot for your innovative teaching skills. Could you please do a lesson on how to play the Cantaloupe Island? I tried and kept messing it up.
Greetings from France ! Merci !
Thanks so much I can hit an A above the staff now. You helped me so much. Please continue making content I liked and subscribed.
Thanks, very helpful!
Till P you’re welcome! 😄 Just wondering...What made this video helpful to you?
Maybe I’ll make more videos like this. 👍🏾
It helps to have a short routine for days, where you don‘t have time to practise 30 or 60 minutes. (And the video gave me motivation to get my trumpet out and play) ;)
I would also like to see some more videos about improvising.
Thank you for Your Awesome Videos!! Have a Great weekend!!!
You’re welcome! Enjoy your weekend as well 😄
Appreciate your lessons a lot Aaron. Thank you
Craig Mitchinson Thank you for watching my videos. 🙂
thanks a lot for the wonderful lessons! they really make learning the trumpet much more fun!
REALLY YOUR A GOOD TEACHER.THANKS
Nice video thanks Aaron 👌
Thank you so much for watching Rohan!
You is SuperTheacher Bro!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
God Bless You!!!🎺🎺🎺❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Thank you! What makes you say that?
@@TheBlackTrumpeter I liked the atmosphere in which the lesson was taught... the harmony of the exercises and their simplicity and effectiveness... they remind me of the simple and very effective exercises of Cat Anderson... and also, you are just a very charming and wonderfully designed person by the Lord... because- This is why your lessons are especially magnetic.. Praise God!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🎺🎺🎺❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Thanx Bro this is what I needed and was unaware i was in need of this video..
Thanks man! It' s very encouraging, to hear your practise story! I have practised this exercise already, but didn't know how good it feels, when you practise with music. (Even if the music isn't something you would listen alone)
Amazing content my friend! I'm a trombone player, but I find that playing a little trumpet too helps my endurance and embouchure for high playing on bone too! Thank you!
Great lessons and very helpful. Thank you.
You’re welcome Harry
Thank you very much for this video! I practice it everyday as my warmup.
We actually did this exercise with the g and then down every band practice in middle school. My favorite
Very cool! The Remington exercise is a great, simple and effective exercise for sound.
going do these right now 🎺 !
Nice! How's it going so far?
Fantastic Sir
I just found your channel and it is great!! Thanks for having the music along with your playing! I’m adding these exercises to my every day routine!!
You're so welcome!
This is really helpful thanks
Where can I purchase this book. Love the music behind the traditional exercises.
Who's here in 2021? Thank you so much for the great videos!
You’re welcome emma
Hi Aaron, this video is really helpful. If you get the time, please could you do another all rounder warmup/practice routine. Doing variations on these exercises on my own is fine, but it's really useful playing along to the video, because it ensures my pitch is correct. Thank you
thank you for your videos! they're so helpful and nice to practice with
Wish I would’ve found this 2 weeks before, not the night before band camp.
This is absolutely awesome! Where do I get these backing tracks? Are they transposable? Bravo!
Thank you! Here's a RUclips playlist of all of the individual backing tracks: ruclips.net/p/PLTP2ukv7Mzz_91FUxPDfALtn0QuAXPEuo
Very nice lesson! Thank you!
Wow! Enjoyed this so much man. Got a lot from it. Thank
Thanks 🙏🏽:)
Great routine, thanks!!
Very nice lesson, thanks!
Can you explain why you, and when you move the slide please? How do I know when to do this?
Thank you
great videos do you have a video where you talk about tuning and using the ring finger to slide out and tune the note with all 3 pistons are down? Thanks
I do! ruclips.net/video/JVee_3_ZeS8/видео.html
Genial gracias 📖🎺🇨🇱
No problem 😄
I have haven't practiced at all this summer and I regret it
It’ll be alright👍🏾 Today is a new day to get back into shape.
Same
Hey that backing track is pretty neat! Do you make those yourself?
thank you youll be saveing but I noticed that you were moving your pinky on the lower parts does that help?
My high school does this exercise everyday. Clarify long time exercise
I am gonna be new to trumpet this year I am gonna play trumpet this year 🎺 for my this school year going back
Very cool! If you want to get a head start, here's a playlist of videos that teach you how to make a sound: ruclips.net/p/PLTP2ukv7Mzz9V7IMohfAuPmVlMRbms_aw
Thanks
You’re welcome
Hey, Is there any way to get/purchase just the playalong files? In different tempos and stuff?
I don't have that available yet. For now, you can alter the video speed through RUclips. Click settings and look for "playback speed". You can increase or decrease the speed without changing the sound.
Every day!
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Hey, I just downloaded this to my dropbox. Shrew. I might be over my head a bit.
I stopped practicing to focus on other things (huge regret) I’m currently with a C in my grades right now and I have only a couple more hours to redo the assignments. I’m struggling on an e flat scale, my range has always been terrible from the start when it comes to playing in the higher range. I can easily play lower notes which is the thing that’s confusing. I’m trying to get it together because this is the only class I’m not doing well in. I’m trying to stick with it even though it’s hard. (Also hi to whoever sees this).
What are you using for backing tracks? Is it iReal Pro or something else?
Stephen Lewin it’s something else 🙂
5:00 after years of not playing 5:00 reality sinked in real quick
Keep working at it. It will get better.🙂
Interesting. I would warm up every day with this, but go down chromatically and return to the lowere half step. I'll give yours a try.
Great. Let me know what you think about this warm up after a couple of days of using it.
Hi! How do I download nthe audio?
Hey Charlene. I’ll figure out a way to make it available and let you know when the audio is ready to download. If you haven’t already, download the pdf that goes along with this video so you can get a notification when it’s ready. Cool? 😄
Hey I have a question what is the note with the symbol that looks like this?
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F Natural
The Black Trumpeter Do you have a video of the Natural notes?
Yeah check out this playlist of Major Scales. I go over all of the notes ruclips.net/p/PLTP2ukv7Mzz85yiOgHj3uXkbDROXZbuPR
great
Thank you
Sir may I know what model of your mouthpiece
I play on a Bach 3C....but considering a change
Just practicing this? Or is this a warm up and later it's fine try to play scales, flexibility? I cannot play 😭. I haven't playing the trumpet for 2 weeks, and it feels like the first day, wanna dieee :(
Take it easy. Do some long tones. Practice in short sessions of 5-15mins.
@@TheBlackTrumpeter thank u so much for answering me!! I'll do, how long between each session?
Your embouchure should feel fresh before you start another session. That could take minutes or hours. Be patient and aware of what your body is telling you. Don’t forget to keep yourself hydrated...drink water.
Wow.
I thank the creator I found your page. I'm blowing my horn again. Ayeeeeeee n 2021
Do u have a trombone mouthpiece in your trumpet? I do. Wow. Different sounds
I just bought 2 mouth pieces from a sister who plays the trumpet. I shop with our melanated American people. Frfr. Ayeeeeeee. So good to be us.
Naaah it’s a trumpet mouthpiece.
@@TheBlackTrumpeter yes a mouthpiece. What did I say wrong for u to correct me teacher?. U inspire me to play.
@@TheBlackTrumpeter I just bought 2 trumpet mouthpieces today. Now my horn sounds so good.
I wasn’t correcting you. You asked if I have a trombone mouthpiece in my trumpet.
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Hey… I warm up with this exercise every day… I’m noticing that there are now political ads at the beginning of your videos, promoting an election denier and Trump supporter, JD Vance in Ohio. I don’t know if you want to have these things associated with your channel, or if you can do anything about it, but I find this very disturbing. Thought you should know.
Mike Meyer
Columbus, Ohio
Hey Mike, thanks for letting me know. That’s very interesting.
@@TheBlackTrumpeter … I have a bunch of videos on my RUclips channel, but these political ads haven’t been present as of yet… I hate to see politics getting involved with people people trying to share music. I’ve been trying to get my chops back for the past two years, and I routinely use your videos to help. I’m just trying to have fun with this. There’s some thing a high school buddy of mine and I did, I added the trumpet part. Not a big deal, but just fun doing this. Thank you for your videos!
ruclips.net/video/OsU7bQJRd78/видео.html
Yeah yeah toot
Every day!
Every day!