S1 How do you BUILD or RE-BUILD your trumpet technique? (Hint: I'm doing it!)
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- Опубликовано: 9 янв 2025
- This video is for trumpet players who are building or rebuilding their trumpet technique. In it, I’ll talk about why I am re-building my trumpet skills and technique. And that I’m introducing a brand new trumpet playing project I call "The TRUMPET STUDY Project". This project as it rolls out is going to cover many aspects of trumpet playing from tonguing and slurring challenges to rhythmic and interval challenges. To do address all these things and rebuild my skills, I have selected a study book to work through cover to cover! This study book covers it all and I'll will share each study here on Trumpet Buzz. I start in this video with #1.
Why this project? Because I used to play a lot of trumpet and I love playing the trumpet! I studied music at university and then it was my job for 25 years until 20 years ago when I decided to go in some new and very different directions. I started playing less and less and then for the last 15 years, only a little each day. That has cost me in how well I can now play. But it’s time to bring my trumpeting skills back up to where they used to be and this is the next step.
In the video, I also share short clips of how I used to be able to play thanks to hours and hours in the practice room when I was younger, and a little of where I am now. Finally, I’ll play the first trumpet study to get "The TRUMPET STUDY Project" started.
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I’m a comeback player of nearly 40 years as well. I started playing again in the fall of 2021 . It was tough at first for sure, but thru time and practise , my playing has improved . By hearing you Deanna , you sound very good, and you are headed in the right direction. Those clips of you when you were younger, all I can say is I wished I could play that well at any time lol😂. I have no doubt you will get back to that level again, I believe I’m technically better than I was 40 years ago , but most of that comes with increased practise time(I’m retired) and RUclips’s help . Good luck on your journey .
Hi and thanks for watching my video and sharing a little about yourself here. Thanks also for your kind words! I wish you all the best on your trumpeting journey too! Keep on keepin' on! 🎺 🙂
I'm tracking with you. 40 years post playing in high school. Now I'm playing weekly in a church praise band (trumpet & flugelhorn) and a local college (euphonium). Looking forward to following your progress. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Hi and thanks for sharing about your playing too! I did a little bit of euphonium a way, way back and it was fun! Though trying to march with it was 'interesting'. I struggled with balance because it was different (cross my body) than marching with my trumpet (straight in front). (It was in one of the military bands I played with a long time ago.) Thanks for tracking with me! Cheers!
Im a comeback player! So glad I found your channel! I played in HS and college (minored in music). I played here and there but totally stopped about 15 years ago. Now I’ve begun playing again, but sometimes feel lost as to what I need to build my skills back to where they were. Thanks for posting these!!
Hi there! It's great to hear you're playing again! And, I'm glad my videos might be helpful! Thanks for commenting. I really appreciate it. Cheers, Deanna
I'll be watching your journey since I'm in the same boat! our bodies remember!
Awesome! Thanks! :-) I see a guitar in your photo. Do you also play trumpet?
@@TrumpetBuzz yes, my first instrument was guitar. My first love is trumpet. :) I made my living doing a lot of different styles of guitar. I went through burnout after years of playing guitar, and got very good at Cello as well. Trumpet is truly the sound I love most. but I am a classical guy, and Not interested in Jazz trumpet. It looks like you play classical. That's awesome! You have great chops. would love to hear more of the things you used to play. keep at it. it will come back fast because you have already learned it once. your body does remember. It is great that you are doing this
Guitar and cello…..such wonderful instruments! But I understand, too. The trumpet sound captivates me as well and classical trumpet is my first love. But with being in the military, we played all kinds of music and that was definitely fun. I have to say I also really like Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass! I grew up listening to their records! But if it wasn’t Herb Alpert, it was Timofei Dokschitzer I was listening to! He was a Russian classical trumpet player! Big sound, awesome technique! These days, I’m in a big band on 4th trumpet. It’s a lot of fun and 4th has just the right amount of challenge for me.
Are you playing trumpet somewhere, too?
Ps….thanks for your kind words, too.
@@TrumpetBuzz Holay!! yea love all those you mentioned. So you played brass in the military? pretty cool. Did you like that lifestyle?
.We had some Herb Alpert records growing up and I loved his music. Tijuana Taxi, the Lonely bull, Spanish flea, his version of Zorba the Greek was pretty good too. I absolutely love African Beat even though is was before my time(Bert Kaempfert). Also loved Il Silenzio. But I really got into Maurice Andre. haha I'm really outing myself as a music nerd. Nakariakov came out when I was young too, I remember hearing him on the radio playing perpetual motion without a breath. I remember thinking how could anyone do that? I know who Dokschitzer is. I should really get into an orchestra but I am a soloist at heart even though I hate being on stage.
Yes, 25 years in many military bands as I moved around Canada. For the most part, I liked it a lot. I had many really good experiences and a number of rather challenging ones too! :-) (Playing Last Post standing in snow with a numb/frozen face would be among the more challenging ones! ....oh, and my toes hurt SO much when we were done.) But lots of good times, too.... even performing for royalty which was cool.
I was a music nerd, too! In high school, I listened to Herb and Timofei over and over and over.... I didn't listen to Bert Kaempfert much. I think we had his records but the music didn't win me over at the time. I liked Maurice Andre, too, but it was Timofei and the music he played that really captivated me. I acquired a copy of one of his albums with short pieces on it and I listened to it over and over. It was "The Incredible Trumpet Virtuosity Of Timofey Dokschutzer". I was thrilled to find it on RUclips because I lost the recording in too many moves. I have music for the Shostakovich one he played and would love to perform it sometime down the road.
A soloist who hates stage? Oh no. :-(. .....but you get to share all this great music with the audience. :-). ...is it the nerves? I can relate. It's possible to have them be less of a problem. I like performing on stage and talking to the audience and whole bit. But have dealt with nerves, too.
..........oh...and Nakariakov....He's amazing!!! He perplexes me, tho .....his breathing... even the regular breathing... wow.....
I started playing the trumpet in school when I was about nine or ten, I had a school rental and it was ok. By the time I was a freshman in high school my mother and grandparents decided this was more then just a fad for me and bought me a trumpet. It was a Capri by Getzen. It was fantastic - and I went from brass to silver. I performed in some state level competitions and did relatively well. After high school I played a little in college and then stopped. I don't remember why exactly and then there came a point where I needed money more then the trumpet. I wish I had the trumpet back. One thing I remember from school learning how to read sheet music was that it seemed to have become a "crutch" of sorts. I've heard some musicians learned by ear and seemingly can play anything. Not me. With the exception of two or three pieces I had become conditioned to always have the sheet music in front of me, even in marching band. I'm in my mid 50's now and have been thinking about getting another trumpet. I've looked at sheet music online and I have lost the ability to read it. So I am hesitant to buy another trumpet. What do you think? Thoughts, anyone?
Buy a trumpet, and start with the many tutorials on RUclips . Andrea Giuffredi , has a Great one starting with lone tones, playalong etc. also Mr B has playalong. I had played in high school and college, I quit playing around 1980 ish . I started playing again the fall of 2021 . I won’t lie, it wasn’t easy or pretty in the beginning 😂 But slowly I started to improve with daily practise. Also look and see if you have a community band you can join. I’m sure the reading will come back, you just have to force yourself a little bit. You’ll be glad you started! Good Luck!
Hi, I did a similar thing…started with a rental trumpet and then I got a Getzen Eterna! That was a big improvement over the rental. Regarding reading sheet music, here are some quick thoughts about what could be a big topic: I don’t view being able to read music as a crutch. I also think some people may have an easier time being able to play by ear than others, though it could certainly be a great skill to develop. However, with the ability to read sheet music, you can open up any music book (or band part) and start playing what’s on the page without hearing the piece first, which I think is really cool. I have played music from memory in competitions but I’ve always started with the sheet music. I did find that playing from memory, once I was confident with the piece, was quite freeing. It took me a lot of work to get there. For yourself, I wonder if maybe learning to read music again could compliment working on getting your trumpet chops back again? (not sure where you're at with your playing) ....And, given you used to read music before, I bet it would come back pretty quick, too. My 2 cents! :-). All the best with your decision!
Good to refresh and bring back lost skills. As an 80 cornet player I play music a variety. I also thing that playing music it's enjoyable. Exercises helps as that is the aim of all practice to
improve your ability to be able to play well.. music. So how about introducing the music that certain exercises can help improve a particular tune etc
Hi David, Thanks for watching my video and commenting here. I am planning to offer suggestions to help people improve their playing. I am just about finished the next video where I play Study #2 and in this next video I talk about ideas for practicing. As I go through the studies, I'll keep doing that. Plus I have more ideas for tips and strategies to share. They'll come out as I can get them made. Cheers!
Yes, I can relate, easily. I played trumpet in high school, wasn't half bad, and quit before I went to college. I picked it up again at 72 and now, at 78, I've been playing for five years in a community band, and I am SO glad I got back into it. First year in the band was really rough, but the woman playing thethird trumpet I sat next to (I think she was 80 at the time), really helped, inspired, and encouraged me enormously. No, I am not familiar w/ Clodomir, I do some of the Cichowicz studies and Arban. And I'm now up to practicing four times a week, really makes a difference. I might mention that in the band, when we have a challenging piece, I'll take pictures of it w/ my iphone, print it up, and listen and play along w/ a band playing it on youtube. That really helps and reduces my stumbling at the next practice or performance. I just subscribed and truly look forward to this learning journey with you and your subscribers. Oh, I had a nice tax return a few years ago and bought a used Yamaha Xeno, love it.
Hi, Welcome to my channel! It’s awesome to have you along for the ride. And, thank you so much for sharing your trumpet journey! I love that you’ve picked trumpet up again and are having success with it. Cichowiz and Arban are great to work on. That’s so cool that you were able to get a Yamaha Xeno! Nice horn!! Happy playing!
Wish you the best with your comeback.
Thanks! It's coming along. And, I'm having fun playing again more regularly! 🎺
I came back in early 2022, but I've been focusing on jazz classics instead of on etudes. A different approach, for sure, but it's been loads of fun.
Jazz classics sound great! And, yeah, a somewhat different approach though with crossover for some of the technique of playing (even if not in the musical style of the music). I'm playing in a big band on 4th trumpet. It's a good fit as I am more of a classical player though my swing and such has definitely improved over the years! Thanks for sharing what you're doing.
I’m also a comeback player. I started a BMus majoring in performance trumpet but dropped out. It didn’t stop me from getting paid to play. I’ve tried coming back a few times but got frustrated with it and stopped. Today will be day 6 of my return to play!
Hi, That's awesome that you were able to get paid to play! Thanks for sharing here in the comments! And, now...Congrats on day 6 and of your come back. I also started back a couple times with "this is it, I'm really gonna do it" but then life got in the way. That was 3-4 years ago, I'm guessing. But last year I was able to really stick with practicing longer than 5-10 minutes a day and I'm so glad I did. Getting into some ensembles really helped! Are you playing with any groups?
@@TrumpetBuzz Getting paid to play was fun - it was playing the trumpet part in The Buddy Holly Show musical. I haven't joined any groups yet, but will start looking for one this weekend. Something jazzy - a big band, I think.
I bet Buddy Holly was fun! Have a super weekend and I hope you find a fun group to play with! 🎺🎺
I am also working to get back to what I had in college and as a young band director. I also have gone through 2 career changes. All I can say is long tones, Clarke studies, lip slurs. I am finding that my tone is still there, but my flexibility and technique are terrible. Constant breaking in tone. Those mundane exercises are what's needed to get it back. I have to think of the 2 hour required daily personal practice time I put in while in college on top of multiple ensemble rehearsals weekly, but I know that's not realistic. What is realistic is to at least get some of these exercises in daily and worry about the performance material otherwise. Getting to know and fall in love with your instrument is what is needed, just like a relationship. If you don't put in the time and effort, it won't work. Best wishes on the rebuilding!
All the best with your journey back to your musical friend! And, as you know, same with me! ....We can do this! 🙂
Deanna, I realize this channel is more focused on skills, trumpet acrobatics, reading, and developing the embochure, but given your involvement in performing at a high level, what tips might you have regarding stage fright and anxiety before and during a performance? I can play significantly better without people in an 'audience'.
Hi Jody,
As well as trumpeting, I've also done a fair amount of public speaking and even wrote a book about it. There are so many parallels to performing music including dealing with nerves!
Both with my trumpet and as a speaker, I really like being on stage and sharing what I'm doing with the audience. That said, I have dealt with nerves that really challenged me! One time in particular had me questioning my choice of a musical path.
And.... all of this to say, I was planning to address the topic of dealing with nerves in an upcoming video. But...I will bump that topic up the list!
In the meanwhile, one big tip that I learned from the ‘questioning my choice’ experience was to relax. I don’t mean it quite so flip as that could sound. What I mean is approach the performance with a fun, easy-going demeanour.... as much as you can. When I’m near to heading out on a stage I try to be loose in my body (relaxed or trying to be by moving my arms around and slightly bouncing on my legs). But also where my head is at is critical. Before the time that was my worst on stage, I was really, really serious.. focused... and, I think as a result, my body was stiff. And the performance suffered and had me questioning myself afterward.
We have to be relaxed to let the music come out of us and to literally play the trumpet. The tighter we are, the harder it is to play. Thus my suggestion to find some way to loosen up, breathe and have a “hey, this is going to be fun” attitude and demeanour. We are, after all getting to share something we love with people who want to hear it.
I hope this helps!
Deanna
So glad I found this channel, I’m also returning to playing again after a 23 year absence. What I’m finding weird is how my embouchure feels, it’s like 50% muscle memory, and 50% like starting all over again. When I was a kid I would play a lot of long-tone studies using the Schlossberg method - I’m doing that again working on quality of sound, breathing, and endurance. This is helping but I found I had no trouble playing middle register but weirdly couldn’t play very low notes. Have just started playing Clarke technical studies and that is helping a lot. Question: I used to think that more air was needed for reaching high notes above the register but have found that that is preventing my lips buzzing. When I decrease air pressure and concentrate on diaphragm support I can hit high notes easier than I’ve been able to before. Is it my goal to play with the same air pressure at low notes as with high notes? And less pressure against my teeth throughout the entire range? Feels like I’m starting all over again but really enjoying playing with people again.
Hi there! I’m so glad you’re here, too. It sounds like you have a good approach to getting your playing going again. I’m a big fan of the Clark Studies. I regularly play no. 2 and no 3. ...and yah, it’s kinda’ weird coming back after a break. Lol...
Re the higher register and your air, to me it sounds like what I think you found, that there was too much air going through for the lips to handle. And, it sounds like your body and brain are working it out with the diaphragm support, which is cool. When I work on my range, I gently and slowly move up scales while aiming to keep my sound the best I can and as little tension in the body as possible. If I hear or feel things changing uncomfortably, that’s where I stop and I work on the sound and the feel of it....going down a bit or a lot and coming back up, etc. Aiming for easy and supported.
I find that the air pressure I use varies depending on what I’m doing. I’m most aware of it changing when I change dynamics and I think of it more as just aiming for whatever volume I want and then blowing more or less air through and the speed of the air varies accordingly. Louder uses much more than very soft. Both, however, need the other thing I focus on which is support of the air, like you mentioned already. And, I am always focussed on the tone and aim for an open sound that is centred and feels supported regardless of volume or pitch.
As to pressure on your lips and teeth, use only what’s necessary and no more. Aim for less, and support it all with the air to the point where it’s producing a nice tone. Play around with it. Tone is the guide, in my books. And to a great extent, let your body figure things out guided by the tone. Take breaks. Take your time. And you’ll go faster. :-)
Wonderful, Deanna!!! I will follow you. I went through the same process and now I feel I’m on the track again. I still have a lot of work to do but I’m feeling a lot better now than 5 years ago. Keep it up!! I will get the Clodomir and try to go through it too😊
Hi, thanks for subscribing! Me too, feeling better than a few years ago but still re-building. Thanks for joining me on this journey through Clodomir! :-)
Thank You for sharing :-) God Bless
Hi! Thanks for watching and for your comment! :-)
I am with you.
Glad to have you along for the "ride"! :-)
I have 30 yrs lay off and l am on my 4th year back . lts true you have to have a beginner attitude and take it slowly and eventually you will get there
Hi and thanks for commenting! It's great to have you here. One of my favourite sayings is 'take your time and you'll go faster'. Cheers!
Subscribed, looking forward to what comes next.
Hi, thanks for subscribing! I'm working on the next video and it'll be out in a day or two. Again, thanks for joining me for this journey. :-)
Please don’t stop doing these videos, it’s very helpful!
Hi Alex, I have the next video nearly ready and will get it out soon! Thanks for your comment!
@@TrumpetBuzz That's great, thanks, waiting for it! I have no doubt that your channel will grow fast because of high quality content!
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
You should have an online accountability group. I had heart surgery and getting back myself 😊
Hi, thanks for commenting and for your suggestion of the accountability group! What a great idea! I'm definitely going to look into how might be the best way to go about setting one up. They can be so helpful. Also, good luck on your post-surgery return! One of my favourite sayings
is "keep going"! You got this!! :-). (another favourite saying is: take your time and you'll go faster)
@@TrumpetBuzz i got the book and I am going to come along for the ride 😊 Are we doing it weekly ? What time of the day are you doing it ? My name is Charmaine Michelle located in the Baltimore/DC area 😊
Hi Charmaine Michelle, That's great you have a copy of the book! Welcome along! I'm aiming for at least 3 videos of the studies a month and then a different trumpet topic cuz there's so many cool things to talk about trumpet. That's the plan but we'll see how it lands...lol... I don't have a set practice time in the day as my schedule varies from day to day. And, actually I haven't played yet today because I've been editing the 2nd study video! :-). (But this is a good reminder to me. Thank you!) Tomorrow I plan to start practicing #3. Cheers! from Ontario, Canada. ...now I'm off to do my warm up. :-) 🎺
This resonates with me, too. UK Ex-mil. 🎺
Hi, Do you still get to play much? And, do you normally play cornet or trumpet? Or, both? Cheers from Canada!
Hey @TrumpetBuzz I had a massive break in between, but now I'd say Cornet more these days and bands where I am. On Sop, too. I only really get the trumpet out for playing along to Jazz etc. I used to get to a Concert band where I did use Trumpet however.
Cornet is lovely! I'm looking forward to the day when I have one of my own. I briefly played one in a military band that had them for when we were on parade. I was with them for about a year and half. I still have the mouthpiece I bought for it. I have to ask... what is "Sop"? I haven't heard that term.
I know Clodimir.
Hi, Do you still have a copy of it? It's an old book, though I did see that it's still in print. Thanks for commenting!
@@TrumpetBuzz i still have an old, worn, and coffee stained copy. Vince Cichiwicz hD me practicing it.
Wow! How cool! Such a great teacher! My main professor at university had been a student of his. So my playing style and approach has some of its roots from him. Very cool that you studied with Cichiwicz himself!
If your health is there you’ll be able to rebuild your chops.
You're so right! My health is pretty good and I'm actively working to make it better. Cheers!
I'm trying to come back from focal dystonia. FAR WORSE than the place you are in. There is certainly not one single method but everybody has to find what works best for him. One hint, though: you are not 16 years of age anymore but you have a lot of musical experience. Put this to work in every single study and even every single note. You might have been a pain in the neck when conducting, so be the same towards yourself now.
Hi, I'm sorry you're dealling with focal dystonia. It's definitely worse.