Cornet1

If you are trying to get into brass playing do these four things if nothing else;

1) Establish a clear articulation habit by using the tongue to sound the rythym of 'Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang'....don't worry about the pitches at this stage just get that tonguing habit.

2) Establish a breathing habit by using the yoga breathing excercise called 'purple air'......imagine that you are watching yourself inhale purple air down into your legs and then up into your body until full of purple air,....then, time yourself to see how long you can use the air to play a tone,...don't worry if it sounds rough,...extend by a second a day if possible.

3)Get to a teacher at the first opportunity to correct any bad habits which you have unwittingly picked up.

4)Understand absolutely that brass playing is all about placing good habits while eliminating bad ones.

Good luck!