OMEA Trumpet Video #1
Summary
TLDRIn this instructional video, Alison Denemy guides beginners on starting their trumpet journey. She emphasizes the importance of proper case handling and instrument placement. The video covers posture, suggesting sitting on the edge of a chair with feet planted and back straight for optimal sound production. Alison then instructs on lip positioning for sound, starting with buzzing without the mouthpiece and progressing to incorporating it. She advises experimenting with different mouth pressures and articulations for a clear sound. The tutorial concludes with a teaser for the next video, which will cover holding the trumpet and advanced sound techniques.
Takeaways
- 🎼 **Proper Case Handling**: Always place the trumpet case on a flat surface right side up, with the label on top and the handle on the bottom half.
- 📍 **Instrument Placement**: Ensure the trumpet is stored in the case in the exact same position each time for easy retrieval.
- 🗄️ **Case Contents Organization**: Keep the mouthpiece, valve oil, and cleaning cloth in their designated places within the case.
- 💺 **Sitting Posture**: Use a solid chair, sit on the front edge, plant feet on the ground, and maintain a straight back for optimal trumpet playing posture.
- 🤚 **Hand Positioning**: Position elbows comfortably away from knees to facilitate a good trumpet sound.
- 👄 **Lip Preparation**: Form lips in an 'm' position and practice buzzing without the mouthpiece to prepare for sound production.
- 🎷 **Mouthpiece Placement**: Place the mouthpiece on the lips using the 'm' position, ensuring a good seal and centered alignment.
- 💨 **Breathing Technique**: Breathe through the corners of the mouth and push air through closed lips while playing.
- 🎵 **Sound Articulation**: Practice articulating sounds using 'tah', 'taw', 'toe', or 'do', choosing the most comfortable sound.
- 🔄 **Regular Practice**: Consistently practice with just the mouthpiece, even when playing the trumpet for extended periods, to maintain technique.
Q & A
How should you position the trumpet case before opening it?
-Before opening the trumpet case, ensure it is on a flat surface with the label on top and the case handle on the bottom half.
What is the correct way to store the trumpet in its case?
-The trumpet should be placed back in the case in the exact same position as it was removed.
Where are the mouthpiece and valve oil typically stored in the trumpet case?
-The mouthpiece is stored in a designated hole, and the valve oil is kept in a long area within the case.
What is the recommended posture for playing the trumpet?
-Sit on the front edge of a solid chair with feet planted on the ground, sit as if standing, and keep elbows in a comfortable position away from knees with a straight back.
How can you practice producing sound without the trumpet?
-Practice buzzing by pushing air through closed lips in an 'm' position without the mouthpiece.
What is the 'm' position for the lips when playing the trumpet?
-The 'm' position involves placing the lips together as if to pronounce the letter 'm'.
How should the mouthpiece be positioned on the lips?
-The mouthpiece should be placed fairly centered on the lips, with a good seal against them.
What technique can you use to create different sounds with the mouthpiece?
-Try tightening and loosening the corners of your mouth to make siren sounds.
What sounds should you practice articulating with the mouthpiece?
-Practice articulating sounds like 'tah', 'toe', 'da', or 'do', choosing the one that feels most comfortable.
Why is it important to maintain good posture even when just using the mouthpiece?
-Maintaining good posture helps in developing proper muscle memory and breath control, which are essential for playing the trumpet.
What is the significance of practicing with just the mouthpiece?
-Practicing with just the mouthpiece helps in developing embouchure and lip control, which are crucial for producing a good trumpet sound.
Outlines
🎺 Introduction to Trumpet Playing
Alison Denemy introduces the basics of starting to play the trumpet. She emphasizes the importance of opening the trumpet case on a flat surface with the label on top and the handle on the bottom. The case contains specific compartments for the trumpet body, mouthpiece, valve oil, and a cleaning cloth, and Alison advises putting the trumpet back in the same position to ensure it fits properly. She also discusses the importance of proper posture, suggesting sitting on the front edge of a chair with feet planted on the ground and maintaining a straight back and comfortable elbow position for optimal sound production. Alison then guides viewers on how to produce sound, starting with the 'm' lip position and practicing buzzing without the mouthpiece before adding it and continuing the buzzing technique. She explains how to achieve a good seal with the mouthpiece and how to experiment with tightening and loosening the corners of the mouth to produce different sounds. Finally, Alison suggests practicing articulation with 'tah,' 'toe,' and 'do' sounds, keeping good posture even when just using the mouthpiece, and encourages regular practice with the mouthpiece alone.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Trumpet
💡Case
💡Posture
💡Mouthpiece
💡Valve Oil
💡Sound Production
💡Articulation
💡Tongue Position
💡Practice
💡Seal
💡Siren Sounds
Highlights
Introduction to the trumpet case and its proper orientation.
Inspection of the trumpet case's interior for instrument parts storage.
Emphasis on the correct placement of the trumpet in its case for safekeeping.
Importance of the mouthpiece's designated spot in the case.
Proper storage of valve oil and cleaning cloth and their significance.
Guidelines for achieving proper posture while playing the trumpet.
Suggestion to sit on the front edge of a chair for optimal trumpet playing posture.
Instructions on how to position feet and back for comfortable trumpet playing.
Explanation of the role of elbow positioning in trumpet playing.
Importance of good posture for producing a beautiful trumpet sound.
Introduction to sound production techniques for the trumpet.
Technique for creating an 'm' position with the lips for sound production.
Practice method for buzzing lips without the mouthpiece.
Instructions on how to properly place the mouthpiece on the lips.
Technique for sealing the mouthpiece against the lips while playing.
Advice on adjusting the corners of the mouth for sound variation.
Method for articulating sound using 'tah', 'taw', 'toe', and 'do'.
Importance of keeping good posture even while practicing with just the mouthpiece.
Recommendation to practice with the mouthpiece regularly for improvement.
Anticipation for the next video on holding the trumpet and producing sound.
Transcripts
hi my name is alison denemy and i'm
going to start you off on your adventure
of starting to play the trumpet
first let's look at the case that houses
the trumpet before you open it make sure
it's on a flat surface not on your lap
you'll know it's right side up because
you're going to see the label on the top
and the case handle on the bottom half
good now let's have a look inside to see
where the parts are located
inside the case
there is a place for the body of the
instrument make sure the trumpet goes
back in exactly the same position
there's a hole for the mouthpiece
and a long area for valve oil and a
cleaning cloth
make sure you put it back in the right
position or it will not fit
let's talk about proper posture you want
to make sure that you have a solid chair
you want to sit on the front edge of the
chair with your feet planted on the
ground
sit as if you are standing and make sure
that your elbows are in a comfortable
position away from your knees
with your back straight doing all of
these things
will enable you to have a beautiful
trumpet sound
now let's talk about sound production
place the lips together in an m position
practice pushing air through the lips in
the closed m position without the
mouthpiece
and once the lips are familiar with the
buzzing without the mouthpiece
add the mouthpiece
place the mouthpiece on the lips using
the same closed
m position breathe through the corners
of your mouth
push the air through the closed lips
while making sure there's a good seal
with the mouthpiece against the lips the
mouthpiece should fit
fairly centered on the lips
and while making sound try tightening
and loosening the corners of your mouth
to make siren sounds
[Music]
once you have a good sound attempt to
articulate the sound by starting the air
with taw
toe da or do sound choose the sound that
feels most comfortable
the tongue still touches the roof of the
mouth exactly where you say tah
[Music]
remember to keep good posture even while
you're just using the mouthpiece
practice using only the mouthpiece often
even when you're playing trumpet for a
long time
you should still practice playing just
on the mouthpiece
good luck and we'll see you in the next
video where we put the mouthpiece
on the trumpet learn to hold the trumpet
and make great sound
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