[TPIN] The straw?

[Ole J. Utnes]

I finally found some slim straw that fit into my  trumpet mouthpiece.

Hm, I'm not sure I would use it for beginners.
Since it is so narrow it is hard to get air through it.
This I think will make the lips too tense.
When you then remove the straw no buzzing sound will happen.

It is a bit easier with a larger straw in a trombone mpc.

All in all, I think a better way is blowing air through the mpc:
While holding the mouthpiece gently between the thumb and the index finger,
blow a steady stream of air through it.
Keep blowing with a relaxed open aperture until the air stream is very steady.

Bring the index finger of the other hand below the open shank.
Gradually roll the finger over the open hole.
When the hole is covered one-half to two-third (see the picture), a
buzz should start to sound.

http://abel.hive.no/trumpet/exercise/buzz.jpg

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Then, next step would be using the leadpipe.

Any other who have tried the straw method?

Ole