Episode 3: Tension vs. Compression in the Upper Register

Show: The Ultimate Trumpet Podcast (Presented by TrumpetStudio.com)

Hosts: Adam & Bella

Episode Summary

In this episode, Adam and Bella break down the mechanics of surviving and thriving in the upper register, centering the discussion around Michael Droste's fascinating article, Tension vs. Compression: The Make-or-Break Mechanics of the Upper Register. High notes are often treated like mystical beasts that must be wrestled into submission, leading to bad habits and blown chops. Adam and Bella explore why your body naturally defaults to tension, why that approach is fundamentally flawed, and how to har ...