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Factors Affecting Pitch-Trumpet
Factors Affecting Pitch-Trumpet
VOICING
If you are FLAT, you can raise the pitch by voicing “TEE”.
With both issues, you want to make sure to use a steady air
stream.
Slow air can cause you to play SHARP.
AIR SUPPORT
Over-playing with fast air can cause you to play FLAT.
EMBOUCHURE If your embouchure is too tight, you will play SHARP.
STRENGTH If your corners are not firm enough, then you will play FLAT.
DYNAMICS
Playing softer dynamics will cause you to play FLAT.
Brass instruments use the overtone series to produce notes on
the instrument. Certain partials are relatively in tune, while some
can cause a certain note you play to be sharp or flat.