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A New Approach to Altissimo Trumpet Playing - Lynch

Some of the topics considered are: 
PRESSURE - minimization techniques. 
EMBOUCHURE - physics and design. 
AIR FLOW - larynx relaxation and Zen technique. 
LEFT HAND GRIP - designed to minimize pressure. 
HORN ANGLE - effects of pivot. 
PRACTICE AND WARM-UP - and optimized approach. 
EQUIPMENT - mouthpieces, bore size and other equipment effects. 
PSYCHOLOGY OF HIGH PLAYING - effect of attitude. 
PHYSICS OF THE TRUMPET - pressure losses and energy distribution. 
SPECIALLY DESIGNED EXERCISE PROGRAM - includes partial valve techniques and use of external pressure nodes beyond the bell.