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Yamaha says this is modeled after their 14A4a (see below for the full review and YouTube comparison).
USE TRUMPET PEDAL TONES FOR HIGH REGISTER SERIES
This is a Signature Series mouthpiece designed by legendary trumpet player Bobby Shew working with Yamaha. If you want a more detailed view on playing high notes on the trumpet, go back and read the whole post on What’s the range of the trumpet. You want to make sure the mouthpiece you have is holding you back. Many of us tried “Lead” mouthpieces when we wanted to improve our range for jazz and marching band. We’ve purchased these and did side by side comparisons and posted them on our YouTube channel. And these aren’t cheap so make as an informed choice as possible. What they won’t do is magically transform you into a gifted screamer. They might even help you add a note or too higher. A lead mouthpiece can help you play higher notes with better control and intonation. You know, those talented people that can play from peddle tones to double whatevers on soup cans. We are not all gifted upper register artists. Okay, you get now how lead trumpet mouthpieces are designed to accommodate the higher volume of air and increased demands of lead trumpet playing. It’ll walk you through the differences.īack already? Okay, check out Yamaha’s perspective on “ Throats and Backbores“. The jump link will take you directly to the mouthpiece section.
USE TRUMPET PEDAL TONES FOR HIGH REGISTER HOW TO
Before you look at a lead mouthpiece, please read through the post on How to play high notes on trumpe t. Practice what you need to learn and you will be able to do more and more on the trumpet.As an advanced player or one that wants to continue improving, you may benefit from changes to your mouthpiece. Even if you do have to make changes you can work to make them as small as possible. The less you shift, pivot or change your embouchure the easier it is to play the full range of the instrument.
Low to high and back to low all without shifts and with a constant quality of sound is the goal. Articulations change often as do dynamics. Routine VIII– 6A is a graceful concert waltz use your air well and make it sound easy. Try to record your practice sessions and evaluate your work and progress. A big full sound is better than a distorted loud sound. Use your tuner to help you be aware of probably pitch concerns. Routine VI– Dynamics and range work together to build a “Best Sound” high register in 6.
6B encourages low notes with extra control of dynamics. Balance in your playing is achieved by working both high and low notes. Singing will help you later hear the pitch in your head. Routine V– Added control in the upper register is the goal with varying dynamics (6A). Don’t force the notes, let the air do the work and try to hear the pitch in your head as you go higher. I have chosen five notes you can pick a different number related to your goals.
Reset your embouchure after each attack and breathe on the fourth beat. Every trumpet player works to be accurate on initial attacks in the upper register. 6B will help you develop your low attacks think quality “Best Sound”. Breathe as needed through your nose, keep the lip tension during your breath ( this is to be done only for this exercise). Routine IV– Building endurance is an important factor in having a good high range. Use lots of air and listen carefully to pitch. The sound quality of the “F” will be airy and unfocused at first- be patient, it will improve as you practice. 6A and 6B will help prepare you for pedal tones with the introduction of pedal “F”. Routine III– Many trumpet players use pedal tones in their practice. Slow and steady with speed coming later is the approach to have. Gradually play slower and vary the dynamics to gain more control. Try for consistent quality of sound in all low notes. Routine II– The development of air control is asked in the slow melodic 6A. 6C is a low note melody, be aware of attacks, dynamics and a good centered sound. 6B helps to relax the embouchure the octave slur is to encourage the setting of the third space “C” while going below the staff. 6A focuses on the air support the top note of the phrase to keep a centered sound soft playing contrasts the loud. Routine I– Balance between air and lip tension enables one to play the full range of the trumpet.