This process also opens up the throat for increased resonance.which you will appreciate a bit later. This first step gets the head up and back which helps to reintroduce what many in the health world call the "arch of life" (the curving inward of the back of the neck that reduces the strain on the upper back muscles). It seems more common these days for us to lose the arch in the back of the neck (Cervical) from poor sitting habits. The first step in this process is to stand with your feet shoulder width apart and imagine that the crown of your head is attached to a string that is suspended from the ceiling. Stand Tallīefore I take my mouthpiece or horn out of the case, I do a series of exercises related to posture and breathing. I find it's not enough just to tell someone to not 's important to understand why good posture is beneficial. It seems that good posture is not only good for your long-term health but it also has great benefits for your playing. I'm not a medical expert but I have done a bit of research into the importance of good posture. This idea can be applied to all brass instruments.Įvery morning I go through this process of reminding myself of the fundamentals of sound production. For this reason, it is important to make sure that you build a solid foundation on which to base your day's work. Maurice André once said that playing the trumpet is like building a sand castle on the beach every morning the tide has washed away the previous day's work and you have to start from the beginning all over again. Articles for Student Brass Players Daily Warm Up
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