| When I don't have a lot of time I do a mini version of the pencil exercise-without the pencil. I only do it for 10 second ontervals once or twice and this gets blood into the lips. Then I do some breath attacks to get the embouchure speaking. Then a couple of g to to two octave slurred scales. I think it's also important to keep the horn off your face for a minute or two and don't try to warm up for the full 10 minutes. You lips have to adjust to what you are doing! After this a couple of lip slurs and tounging mini-exercises and you should be ready to go. Should't take more than 6-8 minutes. Hope this helps!!!! |