This video is much clearer than previous one where the concept of help from teeth was presented. I’m not sure yet on how to manage and swap from normal attitude / embochure (that give me pleasure to use for low medium range notes) to move around on the mouth piece a bit and project to this stream of air. Having said this I’ve found almost immediately a position to get to high C and actually I could almost easily get to the E above it. Now I’m not sure how resilient I am and whether I can train some endurance if of this but very ver cool and rewarding. And I was really skeptical about it 😆. Thank you prof!
Thank you for your comment. The first video was simply to introduce the concept, and this, to offer more practical help. But this comment perfectly summarizes the process involved and the potential of MDAS and I hope it will be read by others: Discover high notes / develop low notes. With valves open, practise getting your high note by letting it find you. Huff your air and don't use your tongue. Then fall through the open harmonics while trying to hold the high note setting. It will force you to use your air pressure and mpc pressure to descend and avoid manipulating your aperture. Great to hear. Good luck! TP
Over 25 years ago, my college trumpet professor talked about these strategies extensively as he was adjusting my embouchure. Experimentation is critical.
I love that finally someone is working on the topic of embouchure. We as trumpeters are much too narrow in our approaches. I worked on Balanced Embouchure for a period of time and still do these excercises. And I discovered similar things through smileys book.
So impressed by this video, I listened to it twice. I've been playing trumpet for years and still struggle to hit a top C. I've now realised my position of the mouthpiece is not right to pick up the high volecity stream of air. So impressed...i might book a lesson.
So many wonderful tips here. I think so much of this advice is overlooked when beginning students, regardless of age, are rushed into establishing a "standard embouchure", playing basic scales, learning some music theory, trying to build their embouchure strength, etc.. The first few weeks, or even months of a trumpet player's journey, should involve experimenting with these different tips and combinations to see which gives you the highest range with the least amount of effort or strain to get the notes out. The air jets you describe are something I have never heard of. Maynard Ferguson played dry lips and off to the side of his lips. He found his best jet there obviously. He also used a lip scowl as you described to establish his lip position into the mouthpiece. Jaw and teeth position can have a huge effect as well.
I’ve been waiting for this follow up video on how to discover my HFA position(s)! Also, your concept of “sighing through the trumpet”, and the exercises you shared, e.g., blowing through the sip straw while pinching it closed then open, was revolutionary for me. I discovered I’d been closing my throat AKA valsalva maneuver (I can hear when I do it while playing with ear muffs on). Thanks for sharing your wealth of experience with us!
Hello Paul, So great to see and hear you as always. Since I've been in contact before I had major back surgery in December. I'm doing fantastic and of course, I couldn't play for 2-3 months but at least used my mouthpiece to do some exercises. These tips sure would have been great but at least I can work on them now. I've loved and saved every video you have done. Thank you for taking the time to put this one together as well. "Keep the music going"👍🏻🎺
I can play a double high c( six ledger spaces above the staff) and sometimes higher. I use one embouchure and I focus on tongue arch and powerful fast air stream. The notes are not pretty but they are full volume and real notes. I agree that it's not an embouchure strength thing but it takes control and finesse. I have used the Claude Gordon books for all of my range building. Would this approach help me play easier? Thanks for sharing!
Without seeing your teeth I can't say for certain but it is highly likely MDAS will help you play more efficiently. The high tongue still needs a small aperture. A powerful air stream needs a small aperture. A small aperture doesn't need anything. Thanks for the comment. TP
I'm a bad student. It seriously took me 2 months to get a decent sound out of my trombone in jr high... and they almost drummed me out (but in high school I was 1st chair). Anyways my trumpet range has now become the limiter as it's exactly what I need to progress on technical exercises anymore. I'm trying this full gusto; obviously has been taking me more than 5 minutes! But my question is if it's normal when learning to gum it up? I seriously couldn't even play my normal range after experimenting around with this technique. I'm sighing through the horn alright...
The 10 ways to unlock your HFA are based on general teeth shapes. Look for the air jets/channels. If you have one (or multiple), experiment with it using some of my suggestions. Think about the journey of the air through the gap and don't block it. You have to think several steps ahead (what will happen to the jet when I place the mpc? What will happen when I start to blow? etc). I have a website launching in a few months where you can access much more about MDAS but in the meantime keep experimenting. TP
This is going to sound like a dumb question, but how do you know when you’ve found an HFA? I assume it’ll take a while to learn to use it so it’ll likely be a subtle change to start with but how do you know when you’ve felt that subtle change? Second, is this something that might be easier to discover with just a mouthpiece or do you really need the whole horn?
That's not a stupid question! You'll know when you've found it. It will be obvious! Most students will say "I didn't do anything" (after playing high). It's not easier to discover on a mouthpiece but it is still possible. I advise students to discover it on the instrument but no harm carrying a mpc around with you while you experiment!
It seems to me that I control and change the distance between my lips with my lower jaw and this ways control the pitch. To switch to MDAS I would have to move my jaw further up generally, but after years of practice it is used to being lower down. how do I change that? Seems I should stop practicing for some month and start completely new then.
You don't need to keep your lower lip/teeth connected in the lower/mid range of the instrument and depending on your HFA, in the high register either. But if you want an efficient high register and all that comes with it you'll have to change something right? It's also possible to to play the way you do and work with another set-up in your practice. TP
You only use one embouchure. The aperture changes size as you move through different registers and there are several ways to do this, but with practice you can easily play three octaves on one setting. TP
All very nice in theory, But how about "instantly" transforming a beginner-student into a high-note player while we watch? Seems like it's all imagery and imagination, just like "raising the tongue" or other ideas for developing range.
That's what I did at 10:53. Imagery is important. Great pedagogues know It can speak a thousand words. Mental experiments sort of require imagination. I agree raising the tongue is not the high note answer. High tongue needs a small aperture. A small aperture does not need a high tongue, or anything else. I've provided more "evidence" than I've seen in any high note tutorial video. . . . .at least you got it for free.
@@TheTrumpetProfwow so sorry I didn’t see your great real- life examples! I humbly ask you to adopt me so I can start over on trumpet….at 71 is it too late?
@@TheTrumpetProf thanks for the encouragement! You are literally the only teacher to show actual results with young students using your method. I definitely plan to do remote lessons with you in the near future!
This video is much clearer than previous one where the concept of help from teeth was presented. I’m not sure yet on how to manage and swap from normal attitude / embochure (that give me pleasure to use for low medium range notes) to move around on the mouth piece a bit and project to this stream of air. Having said this I’ve found almost immediately a position to get to high C and actually I could almost easily get to the E above it. Now I’m not sure how resilient I am and whether I can train some endurance if of this but very ver cool and rewarding. And I was really skeptical about it 😆. Thank you prof!
Thank you for your comment. The first video was simply to introduce the concept, and this, to offer more practical help.
But this comment perfectly summarizes the process involved and the potential of MDAS and I hope it will be read by others: Discover high notes / develop low notes.
With valves open, practise getting your high note by letting it find you. Huff your air and don't use your tongue. Then fall through the open harmonics while trying to hold the high note setting. It will force you to use your air pressure and mpc pressure to descend and avoid manipulating your aperture. Great to hear. Good luck! TP
Had a few lessons with him last year, he’s the real deal.
Over 25 years ago, my college trumpet professor talked about these strategies extensively as he was adjusting my embouchure. Experimentation is critical.
I love that finally someone is working on the topic of embouchure. We as trumpeters are much too narrow in our approaches. I worked on Balanced Embouchure for a period of time and still do these excercises. And I discovered similar things through smileys book.
Thank you. I also like many things in his approach. TP
Those are very helpful approaches! Thank you! 🎺👍
So impressed by this video, I listened to it twice. I've been playing trumpet for years and still struggle to hit a top C. I've now realised my position of the mouthpiece is not right to pick up the high volecity stream of air. So impressed...i might book a lesson.
Thanks Kevin much appreciated. Email me if you decide to take that lesson. TP
👏👏👏show de bola! greetings from Brazil!
As with your previous videos, this is fantastic. Thank you, Paul. Just emailed!
Inspiring! Thanks Prof.
So many wonderful tips here. I think so much of this advice is overlooked when beginning students, regardless of age, are rushed into establishing a "standard embouchure", playing basic scales, learning some music theory, trying to build their embouchure strength, etc.. The first few weeks, or even months of a trumpet player's journey, should involve experimenting with these different tips and combinations to see which gives you the highest range with the least amount of effort or strain to get the notes out. The air jets you describe are something I have never heard of. Maynard Ferguson played dry lips and off to the side of his lips. He found his best jet there obviously. He also used a lip scowl as you described to establish his lip position into the mouthpiece. Jaw and teeth position can have a huge effect as well.
Thank you. I totally agree. We definitely need a new approach in the way we teach young players. TP
I’ve been waiting for this follow up video on how to discover my HFA position(s)! Also, your concept of “sighing through the trumpet”, and the exercises you shared, e.g., blowing through the sip straw while pinching it closed then open, was revolutionary for me. I discovered I’d been closing my throat AKA valsalva maneuver (I can hear when I do it while playing with ear muffs on). Thanks for sharing your wealth of experience with us!
Thanks for your comment. Lots more help on the way very soon! TP
Hello Paul,
So great to see and hear you as always. Since I've been in contact before I had major back surgery in December. I'm doing fantastic and of course, I couldn't play for 2-3 months but at least used my mouthpiece to do some exercises. These tips sure would have been great but at least I can work on them now. I've loved and saved every video you have done.
Thank you for taking the time to put this one together as well. "Keep the music going"👍🏻🎺
Thank you David. I also had major back surgery several years ago so take your time! And good luck with your playing as always. All best, Paul.
Definitely going to experiment with these! Thanks!
Even 10% help from the teeth, it's worth it! Good luck. TP
Couldn't agree more!!!
I can play a double high c( six ledger spaces above the staff) and sometimes higher. I use one embouchure and I focus on tongue arch and powerful fast air stream. The notes are not pretty but they are full volume and real notes. I agree that it's not an embouchure strength thing but it takes control and finesse. I have used the Claude Gordon books for all of my range building. Would this approach help me play easier? Thanks for sharing!
Without seeing your teeth I can't say for certain but it is highly likely MDAS will help you play more efficiently. The high tongue still needs a small aperture. A powerful air stream needs a small aperture. A small aperture doesn't need anything. Thanks for the comment. TP
I'm a bad student. It seriously took me 2 months to get a decent sound out of my trombone in jr high... and they almost drummed me out (but in high school I was 1st chair). Anyways my trumpet range has now become the limiter as it's exactly what I need to progress on technical exercises anymore. I'm trying this full gusto; obviously has been taking me more than 5 minutes! But my question is if it's normal when learning to gum it up? I seriously couldn't even play my normal range after experimenting around with this technique. I'm sighing through the horn alright...
The 10 ways to unlock your HFA are based on general teeth shapes. Look for the air jets/channels. If you have one (or multiple), experiment with it using some of my suggestions.
Think about the journey of the air through the gap and don't block it. You have to think several steps ahead (what will happen to the jet when I place the mpc? What will happen when I start to blow? etc). I have a website launching in a few months where you can access much more about MDAS but in the meantime keep experimenting. TP
This is going to sound like a dumb question, but how do you know when you’ve found an HFA? I assume it’ll take a while to learn to use it so it’ll likely be a subtle change to start with but how do you know when you’ve felt that subtle change? Second, is this something that might be easier to discover with just a mouthpiece or do you really need the whole horn?
That's not a stupid question! You'll know when you've found it. It will be obvious! Most students will say "I didn't do anything" (after playing high).
It's not easier to discover on a mouthpiece but it is still possible. I advise students to discover it on the instrument but no harm carrying a mpc around with you while you experiment!
I need some lessons! I just emailed you
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It seems to me that I control and change the distance between my lips with my lower jaw and this ways control the pitch. To switch to MDAS I would have to move my jaw further up generally, but after years of practice it is used to being lower down. how do I change that? Seems I should stop practicing for some month and start completely new then.
You don't need to keep your lower lip/teeth connected in the lower/mid range of the instrument and depending on your HFA, in the high register either. But if you want an efficient high register and all that comes with it you'll have to change something right?
It's also possible to to play the way you do and work with another set-up in your practice. TP
Okay sir but in playing music say a fast classical piece would'nt you have to change you embochure set up fast in order to make the higher notes.
You only use one embouchure. The aperture changes size as you move through different registers and there are several ways to do this, but with practice you can easily play three octaves on one setting. TP
@@TheTrumpetProfI see I understand now aperture changes of course.
Still possible to do on wet chops?
Yes. Absolutely.
All very nice in theory, But how about "instantly" transforming a beginner-student into a high-note player while we watch? Seems like it's all imagery and imagination, just like "raising the tongue" or other ideas for developing range.
That's what I did at 10:53.
Imagery is important. Great pedagogues know It can speak a thousand words.
Mental experiments sort of require imagination.
I agree raising the tongue is not the high note answer. High tongue needs a small aperture. A small aperture does not need a high tongue, or anything else.
I've provided more "evidence" than I've seen in any high note tutorial video.
. . . .at least you got it for free.
@@TheTrumpetProfwow so sorry I didn’t see your great real- life examples! I humbly ask you to adopt me so I can start over on trumpet….at 71 is it too late?
@@RonaldoWoke-No-MoreBand-y5m That's 20 years younger than my oldest student!
@@TheTrumpetProf thanks for the encouragement! You are literally the only teacher to show actual results with young students using your method. I definitely plan to do remote lessons with you in the near future!
@@RonaldoWoke-No-MoreBand-y5m Look forward to seeing you.