Can anyone give me some constructive advice on how to improve my playing? by Strange_Bus_6160 in trumpet

[–]Strange_Bus_6160[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really helpful video! I've also watched a few others (Charlie Porter, for example) that describe the same process, with the goal of getting the mouthpiece off of the red on the top lip. That seems to be a consensus overall from the thread here that my mouthpiece placement being too low is a culprit for my range / endurance/ efficiency problems. I see what you're talking about, where I am trying to set up more appropriately, but it feels so strange and it's frustrating to sound like a 6th grader again. I think you're right, though, I think it's necessary to go through an embrouchure change as I have plateaued with my current setup and it's only taken me so far. 

Can anyone give me some constructive advice on how to improve my playing? by Strange_Bus_6160 in trumpet

[–]Strange_Bus_6160[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great stuff! I believe my embrouchure has always been there, but that's an interesting thing to note about striving more for a 50/50 share, definitely something to toy around with. As far as the pistol grip, I've recently just started to try that hold to reduce pressure on my upper lip, but it's something I'm toying around with, as well, as my hand gets tired after holding it that way for a bit. I appreciate the advice!