All of your techniques that you execute extremely well begins with firm diaphragm support. This is the core problem I hear with most players who are struggling to improve. The average player trying to execute your extended glissando exercises will wear out their embouchure until having a firm breathing technique. But the information you’re offering is spot-on: just easier said than done. 😊
Yes, good point - and this is sometimes a complicated problem. It's very easy to create TOO MUCH tension in the abdomen (the diaphragm flexes to expand the lungs, letting air in; the abdominal and other torso muscles flex to "force" air out). I think it requires some experimentation to find that balance between good compression/support in the right muscles, while keeping other muscles (shoulders, arms, etc. - the ones we SHOULDN'T be using) relaxed. Thoughts?
@@rextrumpet Yes, it’s definitely a journey to learn that balance….while building up your chops for reasonable endurance goals. You’ve obviously reached an endurance milestone that only a very small percentage of players reach.
I agree so much with the flexibility. Just started off with that Arban gradually increasing the speed . I notice that the strict rhythm you keep which my old teachers propose and of course is pushed by the basic Clarke Studies. Glad you are bringing this stuff to the kids. You are terrific . NTMU
Thanks for the compliment...but if I can do it, anyone can! I was a terrible trumpet player when I first started to get serious about it, at age 14. Working smart, as well as hard, and taking the long view, will lead to great improvements over time.
That Ep.21 flex is insane!! I just subscribed based on that. I can’t imagine running those 32nds like that…I’m about to break out my Irons book again. Thanks for sharing man! I’m gonna check out every vid!
love you man, you are truly gifted and of course, worked very hard! your playing and sound is much much better than many of those "great" lead players lol
Excellent video, Rex! Sounds awesome...and my god, I never thought wide lip slurs could ever be played so cleanly. Thanks again for this...I wish someone had given me this advice about 49 years ago!
@@rextrumpet Hey, Rex! Still in the midwest, pretty much retired from playing, but still enjoy hearing great trumpet music. Thanks for putting out these videos!
Is that the natural reverb for the room or did u use an app to get a more accurate (realistic sound for the room). I know you’re an amazing trumpet player and musician and I always strive to recreate sounds like yours. I am just wondering because when I record, the sound is always smaller than the realistic live version. Your flexibility and sound throughout the entire range is insane ❤️
Thank you for another amazing lesson from a true trumpet maestro! 🙏 ...do you have any tips for learning to hear notes in the upper register? My ears just cant seem to find the notes 🤷♂️ ...I can play up scales and arpeggios but when it comes to spontaneously hitting anything above g I end up checking ive got the right note by playing it an octave lower ...”oh yes thats a Bb” 🤦♂️
Thanks so much for the kind words! I think you may be relying on the trumpet to make pitch corrections for you...? In the lower register we don't need to hear very accurately to hit the notes of course, due to the wide space between partials, which is why people do "test" notes down the octave. But - if you start SINGING scales, arpeggios and musical passages - and then playing them on the mouthpiece - and making sure you are accurate (by checking on the trumpet - or better yet, on a piano!) - I think you'll find that your pitch sense starts to grow more and more precise.
I ve practised VERY hard many years ago. The highest I reached during practice on a good day was double high C, once even D above double C. BUT: I have no idea how I can make use of this even on a good day, since there is a high chance to hit the wrong pitch. Way less than a half tone mismatch will make the sound awful in playing with others. So HOW do all the great players hit the high range and how they can be sure to not miss?
Great question. As someone who gave up playing lead trumpet in my early twenties about 30 years ago (I'm mostly a classical soloist and post-bop jazz player), I'm not sure I'm the best authority on this. But I think it primarily comes down to ear-training; obviously things can get slippery well below a double C, and the more precise our mental image of the sound and pitch we have, I think the more accurate we'll be. That, and I think, a LOT of in-context experience (that is, actually playing in that range with bands).
Thank you! Unfortunately, I don't really know what my tongue is doing. I assume it is arching in the back in the high register...but I can't really tell. I rely on exercises to train my chops, rather than trying to "tell" my chops to do something.
It's about a 1-1/2 C. A signature mouthpiece by PIckett Brass; they call it the Rex Omni 2: www.pickettblackburn.com/signature-series-trumpet-models-c-107_115_200/rex-richardson-p-514.html
Your flexibility is insane man. Thanks for the extra motivation to stay focused!
Thanks Horatio!
Underrated video. Should have 5 million views, not 50k. And as a former student, I can verify that this actually works.
Thank you brother Marcus!
All of your techniques that you execute extremely well begins with firm diaphragm support. This is the core problem I hear with most players who are struggling to improve. The average player trying to execute your extended glissando exercises will wear out their embouchure until having a firm breathing technique. But the information you’re offering is spot-on: just easier said than done. 😊
Yes, good point - and this is sometimes a complicated problem. It's very easy to create TOO MUCH tension in the abdomen (the diaphragm flexes to expand the lungs, letting air in; the abdominal and other torso muscles flex to "force" air out). I think it requires some experimentation to find that balance between good compression/support in the right muscles, while keeping other muscles (shoulders, arms, etc. - the ones we SHOULDN'T be using) relaxed. Thoughts?
@@rextrumpet Yes, it’s definitely a journey to learn that balance….while building up your chops for reasonable endurance goals. You’ve obviously reached an endurance milestone that only a very small percentage of players reach.
I agree so much with the flexibility. Just started off with that Arban gradually increasing the speed . I notice that the strict rhythm you keep which my old teachers propose and of course is pushed by the basic Clarke Studies. Glad you are bringing this stuff to the kids. You are terrific . NTMU
Thank you!
Excellent advice
Thank you!
I'm a freshman and I think I can ring this helpful, I'm also flabbergasted by your skill
I’m also a freshman the highest I have ever played a double g which is nothing compared to the beginning
Thanks for the compliment...but if I can do it, anyone can! I was a terrible trumpet player when I first started to get serious about it, at age 14. Working smart, as well as hard, and taking the long view, will lead to great improvements over time.
That Ep.21 flex is insane!! I just subscribed based on that. I can’t imagine running those 32nds like that…I’m about to break out my Irons book again.
Thanks for sharing man! I’m gonna check out every vid!
Thank you so much!
Thanks man!
Thanks for watching!
Wow, this is fantastic! Thank you.
Thanks very much!
I dig this. Makes sense. Thanks!
Thanks for the advice, it's very reasonable and makes me wanna go back to the basics and work on my allround trumpet skills.
That's great1 Thanks!
love you man, you are truly gifted and of course, worked very hard! your playing and sound is much much better than many of those "great" lead players lol
Great session.
Thanks Ron!
Excellent video, Rex! Sounds awesome...and my god, I never thought wide lip slurs could ever be played so cleanly. Thanks again for this...I wish someone had given me this advice about 49 years ago!
Jared Brame!! Thanks man!! How are you?? Where are you??
@@rextrumpet Hey, Rex! Still in the midwest, pretty much retired from playing, but still enjoy hearing great trumpet music. Thanks for putting out these videos!
@@jaredbrame5639 very cool my friend. Thanks for reaching out, you are a happy blast from the past! :)
You are THE BOSS. Love your videos. Very useful.
Thanks very much!
Awesome video Rex! Just found you, guess i'll have to go make a coffee and try some wide intervals!
Yess!!
Is that the natural reverb for the room or did u use an app to get a more accurate (realistic sound for the room). I know you’re an amazing trumpet player and musician and I always strive to recreate sounds like yours. I am just wondering because when I record, the sound is always smaller than the realistic live version.
Your flexibility and sound throughout the entire range is insane ❤️
Thanks for the kind words! I did add a bit of reverb with the Acapella App. It's true, the room I practice in sounds generally too dry for video.
Hi Rex
Awesome video
Just wondering when you do lip flexibilities are you moving them with tongue ?? Control
Thank you for another amazing lesson from a true trumpet maestro! 🙏 ...do you have any tips for learning to hear notes in the upper register? My ears just cant seem to find the notes 🤷♂️ ...I can play up scales and arpeggios but when it comes to spontaneously hitting anything above g I end up checking ive got the right note by playing it an octave lower ...”oh yes thats a Bb” 🤦♂️
Thanks so much for the kind words! I think you may be relying on the trumpet to make pitch corrections for you...? In the lower register we don't need to hear very accurately to hit the notes of course, due to the wide space between partials, which is why people do "test" notes down the octave. But - if you start SINGING scales, arpeggios and musical passages - and then playing them on the mouthpiece - and making sure you are accurate (by checking on the trumpet - or better yet, on a piano!) - I think you'll find that your pitch sense starts to grow more and more precise.
@@rextrumpet fantastic advice Rex, many thanks. I’ll start working on it and see how I go 👍🎺
@@cooganbeggs4942 just curious, how much progress have you made?
Thank u ♥
Thanks for watching and commenting! I hope you found something helpful!
some detail on high notes, please, otherwise great teaching style, one of the best
Thanks Todd! Do you have particular questions about high notes that are not addressed in the video? I'll do my best to help.
That’s amazing.
Thank you Kieron!
真棒!thank you!
Thanks for watching!
I ve practised VERY hard many years ago. The highest I reached during practice on a good day was double high C, once even D above double C. BUT: I have no idea how I can make use of this even on a good day, since there is a high chance to hit the wrong pitch. Way less than a half tone mismatch will make the sound awful in playing with others. So HOW do all the great players hit the high range and how they can be sure to not miss?
Great question. As someone who gave up playing lead trumpet in my early twenties about 30 years ago (I'm mostly a classical soloist and post-bop jazz player), I'm not sure I'm the best authority on this. But I think it primarily comes down to ear-training; obviously things can get slippery well below a double C, and the more precise our mental image of the sound and pitch we have, I think the more accurate we'll be. That, and I think, a LOT of in-context experience (that is, actually playing in that range with bands).
Oh my God 😲😲😲😲😲😲😵💫😵
What is your tongue doing ?
Master ❤️😲
Thank you! Unfortunately, I don't really know what my tongue is doing. I assume it is arching in the back in the high register...but I can't really tell. I rely on exercises to train my chops, rather than trying to "tell" my chops to do something.
Hi rex I'm trying on these
Great!
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Wow
What size mouthpiece are you using?
It's about a 1-1/2 C. A signature mouthpiece by PIckett Brass; they call it the Rex Omni 2: www.pickettblackburn.com/signature-series-trumpet-models-c-107_115_200/rex-richardson-p-514.html
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