I have played trombone for over 6 years. But I have a problem with my embouchure that prevents me from playing high into my range, and therefore i can't get first chair in either jazz band or concert band. The corners of my mouth don't close in on the mouth piece, the seal is not created. So i have to create the seal by pressing the mouth piece into my lips very hard, it can be very painful to play, especially play high. Any suggestions on how to improve?
"The corners of my mouth don't close in on the mouth piece" If this means you pinch the high notes, forego all ambition for a while and do long, low notes as an extended warm up, especially softly (playing piano is a bitch). When you notice the fatigue, concentrate on NOT pinching. Ignore the air you lose, just keep your lips stretched and pulled downward.
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