Opening the Case
First, make sure your case is on a stable, flat surface. With the buckles on the bottom half of the case, open the case to see all the parts of your trumpet.
Mouthpiece Buzzing
Take the mouthpiece out of the case. Hold the mouthpiece by the shank between your first two fingers and thumb. Look at where your lips will go! There is an inside and outside to the mouthpiece rim. The INSIDE of the rim will line up with the line on your LIPS where the "pink part" meet your natural skin tone.
To form the EMBOUCHURE, or the shape of your mouth and lips while playing,
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Play the video to see and hear how mouthpiece buzzing is achieved.
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