Taught by renowned trumpet player
Chris Coletti
We've all been told to raise our tongue, blow faster, or make our aperture small in order to play higher. The reality is a bit different! With brilliant analogies and first-principles reasoning, Chris Coletti explains why tautness of the lip muscles is the key. He helps us identify the right muscles in the face, shows us why mouthpiece playing can be so revealing, and advises against a few common pitfalls.
How to Play High Notes: The Physics of Range
We've all been told to raise our tongue, blow faster, or make our aperture small in order to play higher. The reality is a bit different! With brilliant analogies and first-principles reasoning, Chris Coletti explains why tautness of the lip muscles is the key. He helps us identify the right muscles in the face, shows us why mouthpiece playing can be so revealing, and advises against a few common pitfalls.
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Unlock Course →Chris Coletti's innovative playing, arranging, and singing have been heard by thousands during his time with Canadian Brass since the age of 22 – he has since launched a varied and impressive solo career while teaching at Ithaca College in New York.
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