Starting cold on the trumpet skips the part of the warm-up that makes everything after it easier. Watch how mouthpiece sirens and breath attacks establish relaxed breath and steady airflow before the trumpet ever comes up.
Allen Vizzutti teaches us how to practice intelligently, warm-up efficiently, and build technique from a point of relaxation. He discusses his approach to warming up, proper breathing, building control in the upper register, the role of the embouchure, how to play with smoothness and flow, and how to avoid a downward spiral by over-practicing.
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