The Method

     If you are the kind of player that most of us are, you probably think that people with an extreme high register are freaks of nature and were put on this earth just to amaze us. This is just simply not true.

     Anyone of us can learn to do what they do so well.  You first must understand the basic principals of this new concept of embouchure development. Even if you are a professional trumpet player, this system can be learned in the privacy of your practice room without interfering with your existing embouchure.  As you start developing this new system, you can gradually incorporate it into your daily routine.  Once you discover the benefits of this method, you will no longer have a desire to play using your previous embouchure.

    This method will teach you how to utilize your air stream more efficiently and create the proper compression needed to play all registers.   The bi-product of playing correctly is increased range, better endurance,  projected power and overall strength.  We at SCREAMIN refer to this as building your R.E.P.S.

Range - You will learn to develop a continuous, connected range between the pedal-tones and all the way up to the extreme high register.

Endurance - Because of the way you will learn to buzz, you will play for hours at a time without getting tired and sounding fatigued.

Power - You will learn that the only difference between a crystal-clear pianissimo and powerful double-forte is a minor change in the air stream.

Sound - In some aspects, Sound and Power go together, thus the expression "a powerful sound". But Sound is really more than just loud or powerful notes. It is the fullness of the tone and its clarity. Especially when playing pianissimo because that is when your tone is exposed the most.

      Once you develop your embouchure using this system, you will improve your ability to play all types of music, thus increasing your skills as a musician. You will no longer need or pace yourself to play a particular demanding phrase of music. Nor will you need to stop playing to "save up" for the double-forte, last-note fermata.

          It's important to understand that this method is not a gimmick. There is no shortcut to learning to play in the upper register. Quite often, a player is expecting to find a simple solution to a complex problem. This method will require diligence and patience.  Learning may be frustrating but it is very learnable. Trumpet playing will be seemingly effortless and enjoyable. You will learn to play in such a manner that every time you pick up your horn, you will do so knowing that you are about to play with a full, clear sound.  You, the trumpet player, will be in command and not your limitations.