Trumpet: Study Four

   When building range on a trumpet two temptations should be addressed: pulling back on the instrument and using excessive lip tension.
   Pulling back on the instrument interferes with lip vibrations.  And this encourages the player to add more pressure in trying to reach the note.  Not good.
   Lip tension, without power in the airstream, is not sufficient in producing the vibrations necessary for a strong upper register.  And even if the note is reached (by tension) it will be weak and have a tinny sound.
   This study goes to high E.  If you cannot reach high E, remain on Study Three while increasing your range on the Daily Range Chart.