Clips On Developing Strength And Range For The Trumpet Player

Written on Wednesday October 31, 2012 by Adrian Smith

As a trumpet player and trumpet teacher it's a constant struggle keeping all the muscles needed to play the trumpet in shape for both myself and my students.  I've found a handful of links which deal with developing these muscles and information on why and how to improve ones endurance and range.  It's all about efficiency, the more effecient we are... the easier and better we will sound which leads to more enjoyment for all!  :D

Roger Ingram - Breathing and Compression http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmWE3BoSoGM

Jim Manley - Approach to Air http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN1FLJUZ53o

Jim Manley - Buzz / Air / Efficiency http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-At_upbYTRA

Pencil/Pen Exercise (Stevens/Costello) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc9jgFhK9ig

Pencil/Pen Exercise (Alternate) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHNZ5fDsLJs

Roy Stevens/William Costello Palm Technique http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP0JcS6ITxk

Nick Drozdoff Video's http://nickdrozdoff.com/order/setcountry/CA#page=page-_onlinelessons_

(Scroll down on Nick Drozdoff's Site for a plethora of videos!)