Explanations and exercises on trumpet articulation and triple staccato
Mark David, guest professor
Óscar Julián Tapie Ibarra, student
This video includes a series of recommendations and explanations regarding articulation. The professor mentions the important trumpeter Adolph “Bud” Herseth and what he said about articulation: it is 95% vowel and 5% consonant, and it is not necessary to use the tongue more than in normal speech. It is advisable for the student to articulate with less “consonant” and using the tongue less. Then, David asks him to play with triple staccato articulation as fast as possible, and if he can achieve that speed with the tongue, when playing slower he does not have to reduce that speed. Additionally, David proposes an exercise for the student to practice triple staccato. He instructs him to perform it with less rigidity in the tongue, as if it were a snake.
The student asks him how he practices to achieve such incredible speed, and David shows him a video that served as a model when he was young. For the student, he recommends not making the first “ta” strong and seeking a balance between sound quality and execution speed. He also suggests some exercises, practicing them both slowly and quickly. In this way, the student can achieve balance in the use of the tongue according to different dynamics to avoid rigidity.
Language: English
