| Obviously, the trumpet is a very physical instrument. We all (amateur & pro alike) have "finicky chops"/good and bad days. Even when in shape, the chops sometimes just throw us a curveball. I guess as a pro, one has the "advantage" of encountering this often and figuring out what to do about it (if you can call that an advantage). I do know that relaxation (chops, mind, body) is a good place to start. The less tense we are (physically and mentally), the better chance we have of getting to the bottom of the problem.
Good luck with this.
Tony |