| Re: Trumpet Grip
A common way for lead players (especially) to hold the horn is with the ring finger and pinky under the third valve slide, horn resting on the ring finger, and then the middle finger working the slide. I find that this balances my horn better allowing me to grip less, not worry so much about ramming the horn into my face, and allows me greater faucility with my slides. I really think the biggest thing is to use fingertips. I always teach my students to hold as close to finger tips as possible. That way they become more relaxed holding the horn, and can move everything faster. |