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How to Improve Your Upper Range on the Trumpet
Range on the trumpet is widely known to be a hot topic and a difficult, for most, skill to master. But why is it so elusive? Why do some new players “just know how to how to do it”? Let’s dive in and see where you may be going wrong.
How To Use A Metronome
Accidental Success in Trumpet Playing
Three Ways To Practice A Difficult Lick
How To Get Better At Sight-Reading
Why Is Sight-Reading Important
Let’s face it, developing sight-reading skills is tough and this is why most people ignore working on the skill. Most beginner and intermediate players see it as an “extra” skill that can be cast aside since they don’t really need it right at this moment. Let me tell why you should be sight-reading daily.
Most Common Trumpet Beginner Mistakes
Sometimes you’ve been doing something for so long and you’ve dug a hole so big, that you have to work 20 times harder to get out and never fall back in. But like an old teacher once told me, do something everyday for 3 weeks and you will be on the right track. Avoid these bad habits and watch your playing grow.
Playing High Notes On The Trumpet: Reality Check
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