Per Ivarsson - Trumpet Tip Tuesday: Slow and Focused Practice - Ep. 8 

Per is a monster player!!

Practice does not make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect. Play no thoughtless notes whenever I pick up the horn. My mind’s ear plays every note first, determining how I will sound before I even breathe. From first to last note of every warm-up, practice, rehearsal and performance, first know in my mind’s ear how I intend to sound. Then focus to play only with that intention. I compel energetic air to pass through my vibrating lips so those vibrations resonate (match the frequency) of the horn’s vibrating metal. Tension anywhere in my body - and most especially in my face and neck and chest - is unnecessary and even detrimental. When I practice intentionally by harnessing my mind’s ear, I can improve more in an hour than I ever imagined was possible.

Thank you, very helpful

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Hi man,can i ask what c trumpet you use ?