Trumpet playing tips

Air

• Air.
• Faster air.
• Relax chest up and push from diaphragm.
• Faster air, push out the wall of the classroom.
• Aim air up toward your nose for higher notes. Treat each partial like you are shifting gears.
• Air, air, air! ...
• Imitate a siren on your mouthpiece.
• Blow through the instrument while checking for firm corners.

1. Does playing trumpet damage your lips?

Does playing trumpet damage your lips?

You name it. All of these metallic elements and metal alloys are used to make mouthpieces for most trumpets. And, unsurprisingly, prolonged lip exposure to them often leads to nasty, and hurtful allergies. Symptoms include itching, small bumps, loss of sensation in the lips and mouth and even muscle issues.