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Originally Posted by Newguy  Hi Morris,
I think I would have to be classified as a downstream player if I understand all that stuff correctly. I seem to be just about centered but favor a little more upper lip in the mp than lower. I also find that I tend to slightly tip the horn down for low notes and up for higher notes. Don't know how this works for others, but it seems to work for me. |
A downstream player will tend to point the trumpet *more* downward as he ascends the scale, so the degree of tilt becomes more downwward as he ascends.
An upstream player will tend to point the trumpet *more* upward as he ascends the scale, so the degree of tilt becomes more upward as he ascends.
Maynard Ferguson was downstream, Doc Severinsen was upstream.
Hold the mouthpiece to your lips and buzz while looking closely in a mirror.
Is the upper lip curling slightly under the lower lip (upstream), or is the lower lip slightly curling under the upper lip (downstream)?
Try playing (holding a note) above the staff with the trumpet tilted slightly below level, then again with the trumpet tilted slightly above level.
Which is easier and gives better tone?
- Morris