Voldyne 5000-does it work update

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Here is my update from my original article, dated 12/25/2018. It works! “After one month of using this simple device, my vital capacity (amount of forces inhalation) increased from 2,500 ml to 4,000 ml. Read this first- Would you like to increase your air intake? So would I. – Trumpet Blog (thetrumpetblog.com) Voldyne 5000 how does it work The Voldyne 5000 Spirometer Volumetric Exerciser from Hudson RCI is a spirometer used for breathing therapy. It has a clever low-work-of-breathing filter and a high volume measurement. A built-in grip and a compact ergonomic design are included in this spirometer. The Voldyne…

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Trumpet Valve Tightness and Compression Issues (Reprinted from Feb. 7, 2013)

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Many times trumpet players will discuss a topic which can be confusing to a beginning student, i.e. valve compression. The term valve compression is usually misused for there is very little compression in any section of a trumpet. Air is free to move through the instrument for there are obviously two openings, one at the mouthpiece and the other at the bell end. What most discussions are centered on are the tolerances or space between parts through the instrument. These areas usual are the gap between the valves and their corresponding valve casings, the first, second and third valve slides…

Can We Afford To Take Time Off From Our Horn and Still Feel Good About Ourselves?

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Here we are at the Springfield, Missouri airport two hours early as instructed and now we are waiting for our flight which is three hours behind schedule. Am I happy? Definitely for I and my wife are on vacation for the first time in two years. I can’t think of anyone I would like better to spend the time with. I have prepared for our stay in Fort Meyers Beach and have with me my laptop, mouthpiece, walking shoes, swim suit and all of my passwords for my sites. This seems like a good time to write about something I…

Why Are Some High Notes Hard To Get? How Can I Get Them?

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Recently I have had a difficult time getting my G above high C to speak. For several days I have warmed up as usual but when I reached the G, it was not there. After a few days, I realized that note was not on the cornet. Even though I am not required to play that high in my daily routine, I wanted to solve the problem; and I did. G above high C, although it requires more effort than it did when I was younger, was my goal and it was not happening on the cornet. I could get…

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Brush After Every Practice

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The phrase “be sure to brush after every meal” should be applied to trumpet playing. There are three reasons why this is important to all of us playing brass instruments. Reason #1- It’s healthier. The amount of food, crud and moisture that builds up in our instruments in a short amount of time is impressive. Bacteria begin to develop to a point that germs can be contracted through our many hours of blowing into the instrument. Brushing our teeth after a practice session will help eliminate the possibility of these foreign bodies getting into your system. The exposed brass inside…

Understanding the Concept of Practicing

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Why do we practice? We practice to get better at what we do. This is true of all that we attempt. If you enjoy playing cards, you need to play cards. If you are a player of baseball, you need to practice your sport and this is also true for musicians working to improve their ability on their chosen instrument. As young instrumentalists, we were encouraged to spend time practicing by our parents. Money was allocated for private lessons and for that reason, our guardians expected a reasonable return for their investments. Most aspiring young performers were required to belligerently…

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How To Improve Your “Sloppy Slurs” (Part 1- Speed)

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Connecting slurred notes can be a struggle but once you understand what is involved, correcting this problem will be easier than you might think. The most important adjustments are as follows- Part 1. Speed Clean slurs require an instantaneous change from one note to the next. This rapid adjustment is complicated through the use of tonguing in 95% ( I’m just guessing) of our playing. The study of tonging is required at the higher level of trumpet lessons (private lessons, Colleges, Universities) as illustrated by the number of books focusing on this topic in our personal collections of practice material.…

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