Working too hard for too little sound and pitch? You are suffering from a glottis problem referred to as the Valsalva Maneuver. Here is how to overcome the glottis reflex and play with an open airway.
The glottis problem
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Higher notes, air, and lips
Have you ever noticed that sometimes sound from your trumpet stops when you try to play a higher pitch? This article explains why this happens and what you can do about it. Sound is vibration of air molecules, and playing the trumpet involves vibrating air with your lips and air stream. The pitch of sound… Continue reading Higher notes, air, and lips