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Originally Posted by j4k8  UNTIL THE NEXT MARCHING SEASON! 
I was wondering if any of you had any tips to improve in both marching and trumpet playing?
I need to work on my range and playing loud.
I know I have a lot of practice ahead of me and will get lessons soon(which I'm sure will help). |
You do not need to work on "loud". You need to work on "solid" and there is a big difference.
Do a search on big, relaxed breath. Your breathing is the first step in getting solid. Your trumpet teacher should work out a daily routine (if they haven't already) that consists of 1/3 long tones and slurs, 1/3 technical studies (like Clarke or Arban) and 1/3 tunes. Dance classes would be beneficial in getting and keeping the body coordination essential to proper marching.
FORGET THAT STUPID WORD LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!!! The volume you generate is based on the condition of your body and chops. Trying to exceed that when on the field just sounds bad AND your sound actually projects LESS when going above your personal limits!