OMEA Trumpet Video #2

Summary

This instructional video script guides viewers through assembling a trumpet and producing sound. It begins with a tutorial on creating a buzz with the mouthpiece, emphasizing the 'm' position and proper airflow. The script then instructs on assembling the trumpet, detailing the placement of the mouthpiece, positioning the left hand around the valve casings, and the correct finger placement for the valves. It advises against using the pinky in a hook to prevent pressure against the lips and hindering movement. The video concludes with a teaser for the next lesson on breathing techniques to enhance trumpet sound.

Takeaways

• 🎷 **Mouthpiece Buzz**: Start by mastering the buzz with the mouthpiece by forming an 'm' shape with your lips and passing air through them.
• 🧳 **Case Organization**: Open your trumpet case and organize your mouthpiece and trumpet for assembly.
• 🔩 **Mouthpiece Attachment**: Attach the mouthpiece to the trumpet by giving a gentle twist to the left.
• 🤚 **Hand Positioning**: Use your left hand to form a C-shape around the valve casings, with the ring finger on the third valve slide and thumb on the first valve slide saddle.
• 👐 **Relaxed Hand Posture**: Keep your right hand relaxed, with thumb under the lead pipe and fingers over the valves, mimicking the feel of holding a ball.
• 🙌 **Finger Placement**: Position your right hand fingers over valves one, two, and three, ensuring a relaxed grip without using the pinky in a hook.
• 💨 **Valve Operation**: Understand how to press the valves down using the pads of your fingers, avoiding excessive pressure.
• 👉 **Avoiding Pinky Hook**: Do not use the pinky in a hook as it can create pressure against the lips and hinder ring finger movement.
• 🌬️ **Breathing Technique**: Upcoming lessons will cover proper breathing techniques essential for developing a sound on the trumpet.

Q & A

How do you create a buzz with your trumpet mouthpiece?

To create a buzz, close your lips in an 'm' position, breathe through the corners of your mouth, and pass air through your closed lips.

What is the correct way to insert the mouthpiece into the trumpet?

Hold the trumpet in your left hand and give a gentle twist to the left with the mouthpiece to push it in.

Why should you avoid tapping the mouthpiece when inserting or removing it?

Tapping the mouthpiece can cause it to get stuck, so a gentle twist is recommended instead.

How should you position your left hand on the trumpet when assembling it?

Make a C-shape with your left hand and place it around the valve casings, with the left ring finger in the third valve slide ring and the left thumb in the first valve slide saddle.

What is the purpose of the lead pipe on the trumpet?

The lead pipe is the part that leads to your mouthpiece, located between valve one and two.

How should your right hand be positioned on the trumpet?

Relax the right hand and place the thumb under the lead pipe, with the index, middle, and ring fingers lining up on valves one, two, and three respectively.

Why is it important to keep your fingers relaxed when holding the trumpet?

Keeping your fingers relaxed, as if holding a ball, allows for better control and prevents unnecessary pressure against the lips.

What is the recommended fingering for the valves on the trumpet?

The pads of the fingers should press the valves down, with the index, middle, and ring fingers on valves one, two, and three.

Why should you avoid using your pinky in the hook when playing the trumpet?

Using the pinky in the hook creates too much pressure against the lips and hinders the ring finger movement.

What will be covered in the next video after assembling the trumpet?

The next video will teach how to breathe properly to develop your sound on the trumpet.