Taught by renowned trumpet player
Caleb Hudson
Articulation is one of the most personal elements of trumpet playing. It gives us our sound and defines the style of the music we play. In this course, virtuoso Caleb Hudson gives you the tools to drill the fundamentals at the heart of articulation!
Articulation Philosophy
To kick things off, Caleb addresses what articulation is and what the tongue's purpose is when articulating. As he reminds us, airflow is the basis for all sound production!
Practicing Articulation
Caleb starts by addressing the value of practicing without articulation. He then goes through a variety of structured ways we can work on tongue attacks, flow, multiple tonguing, and more.
Common Pitfalls in Articulation
The trumpet is not an easy instrument. Students and professionals alike run into various roadblocks throughout their careers. In this lesson, Caleb Hudson shares some of his strategies for working through scooping, strain, sagging in the low register, hesitation, and throat involvement. Additionally, he discusses how to implement these new exercises into practice sessions successfully.
Click here to download the course workbook PDF and see the full syllabus →Soloist, arranger, composer, and professor at the Butler School of Music in Austin, Caleb Hudson is widely known for his decade with the Canadian Brass, but his subsequent solo career is turning heads.
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