Reddit reviews Warm-ups & Studies for Trumpet and Other Brass Instruments

I was referring to James Stamp and a book of his. The first part of my warm-up routine is a modified version of one of his exercises. I have a rehearsal tonight, but if I find time tomorrow I'll try to record a demonstration video of what I do.

As for range stuff, I've seen a variety of methods that mostly have a tonic-fifth movement in them. Here is one I found that basically covers the same stuff. Doing this as a part of your daily routine is a great way to built your range over time without busting your face. Just follow the instructions and the three strikes you're out rule.

Also, if you find that you're needing the 14A4a for your gigs, just go ahead and use it full time during a show. It's usually best not to switch around throughout the night which a lot of people try. I would still suggest practicing on something like the 3C for fundamentals, but before a show, if you're gonna need a lot of stuff over C, go ahead and warm up on the Schilke so that you don't end up with slotting problems and bottoming out because you're lips are swollen from a deeper cup.

Right. And I'm not saying dont buzz, but be careful not to do hours of just buzzing. Here's the book with the routine. Its touted by a large amount of players for being the reason they play so well. It didnt work for me in college, but I've come back to it and have been enjoying it a lot more and feeling better chopwise. Its best to have a teacher take you through it to do it properly. Or read about it online.