Taught by renowned trumpet player
David Krauss
Principal of the MET Opera David Krauss answers the question: "how do we make a nice sound on the trumpet?" From his time studying with Wynton, and his over two decades on the job, David shares the principles with which we can create a centered, resonant sound in all musical contexts.
A Beautiful Sound
David Krauss explains how we can find our way to a beautiful sound through creating resistance with the tongue. He talks about breathing, how to engage the chops without overthinking, and shares a bending exercise that can help you find the center of your sound.
Flow Studies
Using the Cichowicz Flow Studies and diminished arpeggios, David explains how to practice for a consistent, singing, resonant sound when moving up and down the instrument.
Legato Studies (Arban)
David uses slurring studies from Arban to illustrate flow, legato, and basic flexibility over wider intervals.
Flexibility
If you struggle with lip trilling, you're in the right place. Using examples from Arban, David explains how the tongue, the vital mechanism behind a centered, resonant tone, is also behind lip trills. He discusses common obstacles to flexibility that even the advanced learner will resonate with.
Art of Phrasing
David started practicing the Art of Phrasing studies from the Arban book after his first lesson with Wynton Marsalis. He shares what Wynton taught him about the importance of playing a beautiful, vocal melody with support from our air and tongue.
Advanced Lyrical Etudes
Using Etude VI from Phil Snedecor, David expands upon the concepts he's illustrated earlier in the course. He explains how we can make a challenging etude sound relaxed while maintaining support and engagement in the body.
Click here to download the course workbook PDF and see the full syllabus →David Krauss has been principal trumpet of the The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York since 2001, and is a double graduate of the Juilliard School.
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