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=Welcome!=

By the end of this mini project you will...

 * Know several exercises that will help you expand your trumpet playing range
 * Know several exercises that are not particularly good for you in range expanding
 * Understand how several elements play into expanding your trumpet playing range
 * Comment and offer suggestions to other trumpet players.
 * Create a practice plan that will enable you to use the information and skills you discovered.

**Your Tasks!**
A. First, using the links posted in this wiki page, research and explore the various aspects of range expanding. Be sure to focus on the following:
 * 1) embouchure
 * 2) air support
 * 3) exercises to expand range
 * 4) the physics of how a brass instrument functions

If you find any other sites that are beneficial and offer information that you feel is relevant and accurate, please share it with the rest of the group on the Useful links discussion section.

B. After you complete your research from part A. Answer the three discussion questions. These questions are aimed at helping you put your knowledge together in a meaningful way. Comment on the posts of others and share your findings.

C. After completing the discussion questions. Create your own 15 minute practice routine that you could use, or reccomend to someone else, to expand your trumpet playing range. This routine should include the following:
 * 1) a short warm up
 * 2) 2 or 3 useful exercises for expanding range
 * 3) a short cool down
 * 4) and a mouthpiece buzzing exercise
 * 5) You should also include notes about proper embouchure and air support

Post this practice routine in the discussion section of the wiki.

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