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Nordic Trumpet · 01-23-2008, 05:35 PM

I find that as you're developing the less pressure you need for the high notes. You can not start off with a "pressure less" high C for instance if that's your top range. You need to develop over time, the note becomes easier and you don't have to use as much pressure.

I personally focus on sound. I use the amount of pressure needed to get good sound, but not much more. For me it's not a goal in itself to use "no pressure". I think of it more in terms of ease of playing. And yes, you do need to apply enough pressure to seal the lips so the term "no pressure" is simply not accurate and can be misleading.

01-23-2008, 05:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nordic Trumpet Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 162	Re: How to play higher notes with no pressure. I find that as you're developing the less pressure you need for the high notes. You can not start off with a "pressure less" high C for instance if that's your top range. You need to develop over time, the note becomes easier and you don't have to use as much pressure. I personally focus on sound. I use the amount of pressure needed to get good sound, but not much more. For me it's not a goal in itself to use "no pressure". I think of it more in terms of ease of playing. And yes, you do need to apply enough pressure to seal the lips so the term "no pressure" is simply not accurate and can be misleading. __________________ Stage 1 New York Bb trumpet Stage 1 Classic flugelhorn GR mouthpieces Last edited by Nordic Trumpet; 01-23-2008 at 06:04 PM.