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GordonH · 05-07-2008, 04:31 AM

Hello Ed

I am doing a Verdi Requiem. Its the second trumpet part which is the lower part (first and third play the high parts, second and fourth do the low parts). I am struggling to play the low notes loud enough. So far I have tried loosening my lower jaw a bit and to some extent it helps but I still don't seem to be getting the volume thats required.

I don't know if it really is a problem as I am being asked to play very loudly.
I can't remember ever playing this loudly before in a performance.
Its a choir of 180 singers plus full orchestra plus additional four trumpets for the offstage parts and the acoustics in the hall are not good.

Any tips for playing bottom A's louder or with more impact?

(I am on the big Monette trumpet. My rotary is slightly better on the low notes but not enough of a difference to make the swap, its a technique issue rather than equipment).

Its not often people discuss techniques for low register playing!

05-07-2008, 04:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
GordonH Mezzo Piano User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scotland Brand: Monette Posts: 564	Low note problems Hello Ed I am doing a Verdi Requiem. Its the second trumpet part which is the lower part (first and third play the high parts, second and fourth do the low parts). I am struggling to play the low notes loud enough. So far I have tried loosening my lower jaw a bit and to some extent it helps but I still don't seem to be getting the volume thats required. I don't know if it really is a problem as I am being asked to play very loudly. I can't remember ever playing this loudly before in a performance. Its a choir of 180 singers plus full orchestra plus additional four trumpets for the offstage parts and the acoustics in the hall are not good. Any tips for playing bottom A's louder or with more impact? (I am on the big Monette trumpet. My rotary is slightly better on the low notes but not enough of a difference to make the swap, its a technique issue rather than equipment). Its not often people discuss techniques for low register playing!
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