Trumpeting for the fun of it
The key to good tone quality on the trumpet is a good embouchure and good air flow control. Sound is vibration, so the quality of sound depends on the quality of the vibration. A piano has strings that vibrate, and clarinets have reeds that vibrate. Trumpet players use the vibration of their lips to produce sound.… Continue reading Improving tone quality on trumpet
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