Paul Seaforth
This page last modified on November 27, 2008
Zen and the Art of Trumpet Playing:
Trumpet Technique: Lips and Face
Trumpet Technique: General
Breathe:
- Take as big a breath as possible at all times. Learn to breathe
- When breathing in, make your mouth into the shape of an "O". Try to take a large amount of air in as quickly as possible.
- Your abdominal area should expand when inhaling. Go ahead, get fat for a moment.
- If you're breathing right, you can push yourself forward from the backrest of a chair.
- It's okay to raise your shoulders when taking in a breath. Just be sure to set them back down and keep them relaxed when playing.
- Big Breath - Chest up (Claude Gordon) - Don't let your chest collapse when you play, only your abdominal area should expand and contract.