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 trumpetgeek53
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7/20/2005 | posted: 6/24/2006 at 8:52:40 AM ET
Is there a proper position for the mouthpiece for trumpets. I have read articles saying that it should be 3/4 bottom lip and 1/4 top lip. In another article I read that it should be 1/2 and 1/2. I'm trying to hit high note now such as high C two octaves higher then middle C. For me I place 3/4 top lip and 1/4 bottom lip. It makes all the high note easy and at the same time I can still hit the low notes with ease. Is this the wrong position for the mouthpiece or is it just in the persons style. Please help me....
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 maintube
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5/26/2004 | posted: 7/6/2006 at 4:29:29 PM ET
The general rule is slightly higher on the upper lip. Since peoples lips are all diferent,there are MANY variations.
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turtldove
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7/14/2006 | posted: 7/15/2006 at 12:20:11 AM ET
Hi trumpetgeek, You might want to check out this link -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trumpet
about halfway down the page, under "techniques" click on the word "EMBOUCHURE" and it will decsribe several different styles used by some of the greatest trumpet players. Hope this helps?!
Peace!
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