WindWorks Trumpet Academy by Mystery to Mastery | fmaziers | Activity https://mysterytomastery.com/member-profile/fmaziers/activity/ Activity feed for fmaziers. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:24:01 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-AU 30 hourly 2 6766fa8b4f83eb6406fa966ec8173201 fmaziers replied to the topic Another view for range in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/another-view-for-range/#post-68458 Sat, 12 Dec 2020 22:15:12 +1100 Hi all trumpeters,
I think that obviously it is not more air but more pressure that permits to play higher.
But how do you make higher pressure? The response is that you have to change shape and tension of the lips (higher resistance) and to compress more or less the air by the expiratory muscles (the sound volume).
But for me it is by thinking…[Read more]

]]> 1bc68ae0332cdf9b9713fe79043b1041 fmaziers replied to the topic Another view for range in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/another-view-for-range/#post-67278 Sat, 28 Nov 2020 20:56:16 +1100 Hi DBK,
Yes you’re right. It is a right way changing shape for each note.
But I think that this shape is found by letting the lips respond to the pressure (not the volume obviously). I think that it is the sensation of each pressure for each note that is important to memorize. The lips will find the way to vibrate sympathetically in the tube…[Read more]

]]> 7b7542d9bb9242df350823c572fa4aa0 fmaziers replied to the topic Balanced Embouchure and TCE in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/balanced-embouchure-and-tce/#post-66434 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 06:02:22 +1100 Hi Alistair,
Thanks for this great reply.
Greg’s method for me is great to understand not to blow too hard (passive release).
And Jeff’s method to understand how to change shape.
Best regards.
Francis.

]]> ac6c5c1b746f4a2131e26498273fd9e1 fmaziers replied to the topic Passive reduction!? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/passive-reduction/#post-65696 Sun, 08 Nov 2020 05:59:50 +1100 Hi Ronald,
Thank you very much for this long reply.
But, if all parts of the embouchure are working with synergy, it is at last the opening of the lips that determine the flow of air.
I’ve just share an article on shape that is very interesting to read.
Best regards.
Francis.

]]> f4f9249bd32b5e45397d43b97f24287b fmaziers started the topic About shape! in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/about-shape/ Sun, 08 Nov 2020 05:46:14 +1100 Hi all members,
I wanted to share this article on the brass embouchure. It is interesting to see how shape is important!
Best regards.
Francis.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5k1im02kplzlgvf/Fundamentals%20of%20Embouchure%20in%20Brass%20Players.pdf?dl=0

]]> a075d59952ef05892e3c82c4543d652a fmaziers replied to the topic Louis Dowdeswell talking aperture shape for note production in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/louis-dowdeswell-talking-aperture-shape-for-note-production/#post-65664 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 19:48:08 +1100 hi Louis and all trumpeters,
There’s a very interesting article to read.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5k1im02kplzlgvf/Fundamentals%20of%20Embouchure%20in%20Brass%20Players.pdf?dl=0
Best regards.
Francis.

]]> 140c4d1ce4a87dd523e727dda5dcf647 fmaziers replied to the topic why "chest-up"? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/why-chest-up/#post-65625 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 07:46:17 +1100 Hi all,
For me chest up allow me to control the flow of air with “passive” (it will be more correct to say no active concentric = active eccentric contraction) reduction.
For example I do that when i want to play pp. I don’t let go my chest like the ballon!
best regards.
Francis.

]]> a0c147ad5f36d9a20c31ce0ca4248318 fmaziers replied to the topic Passive reduction!? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/passive-reduction/#post-65558 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:59:08 +1100 Thank you for your reply. But sorry i don’t understand that.
Because if i have a correlative wider aperture than it must, logically i do have a lower pitch (passively obviously).
It isn’t the case, it is the same pitch but louder and again passively with no exertion (just with my internal pression).
I’m wondering if i wait longer on the first note…[Read more]

]]> fa2d194c4edc537717a8d327f74d9012 fmaziers started the topic Another view for range in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/another-view-for-range/ Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:22:02 +1100 Hi Greg and all trumpeters,
Can i have a comment of this video?
Is it another way to say the same thing?
Best regards.
Francis.
Here is the link https://youtu.be/ujrTDbnvDpU

]]> 5e0cf7decead30bb8c1214ffc51f0330 fmaziers started the topic Passive reduction!? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/passive-reduction/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:01:13 +1100 Hi Greg and all members,
With passive reduction my notes seem to speak louder than you.
However my lung capacity is about 1 liter lower than you (4,5 l).
I’am sure that I do not push the air with my abdominal muscles, so I don’t understand why? Is the elasticity or the weight of my thoracic cage different?
Thanks for your advice.
Best regards.
Francis.

]]> 3b11a97705153c1e576bc5e286d905f7 fmaziers started the topic Balanced Embouchure and TCE in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/balanced-embouchure-and-tce/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:14:53 +1100 Hi Greg,

I think you know about the approach of Jeff Smiley in his book the balanced embouchure. What are the similitudes et differences with WindWorks.
And have you ever tried the technique described in TCE (Tongue Controlled Embouchure by Bahb Civiletti)? It seems to me that it is a little like tongue arch but with the tongue between the…[Read more]

]]> 08a7df6b0bc850e00a688bfe0cdf7cdb fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-33784 Sun, 20 Oct 2019 07:16:00 +1100 Hello John,
Thank you for your great explanations. I’am going to try all these things patiently and see again the Greg’s videos that you advised me. I’ll tell you the results ASAP. Kind regards, Francis.

]]> b4452c97ef76ed88de65db2b302ffa9e fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-33749 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 18:48:46 +1100 Good evening,
Thanks for your comments and encouragements.
Yes, i think that i have to improved the mechanism.
On my range, it is easier than before but i cannot play, with ease for instance, an A above the staff! I think i have to work “harder”, but i haven’t unfortunately too much time.
I will send a video later with me slurring C to E. You’l…[Read more]

]]> 3bead702f03417df26b015e9afb374fc fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-33721 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 10:18:23 +1100 Hello every members and particularly to John,
Firstly warm thanks for your help and your kindness.
There is a video where I’am slurring something easy to show the results of my understanding of the Greg education.
Thanks for your comments. Cheers, Francis.

]]> 85fee3aa87718d5bd0895702a0840fc9 fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-33720 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 09:51:14 +1100 And just another important thing. I feel that my tongue helps me in order to make the slur. But again it is not consciously, it is just an observation!

]]> 99d3c49a77de084911c54a3c42dc6f5b fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-33719 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 09:42:49 +1100 Just to say that it is a little more puckering when I do this movement but its a consequence not a pucker that I do consciously.
I look forward to your comments as it helps me a lot in my search for efficiency. Cheers, Francis.

]]> bcca56e4dd2b33569e4ff1ec9c85d84d fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-33718 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 09:33:04 +1100

]]> 94c64ed2d529c4516283ee0b11cd359d fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-33717 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 09:29:00 +1100 I feel that when I am slurring quickly, the chin is moving synchronously with the corners that are moving in. But not by puckering more, it is for me like my mouth works like a zipper on each side of my mouth to reduce the aperture and that the chin helps this movement in order to reduce the aperture without pinching the center.…[Read more]

]]> 29f6d5074d8cb51595ca33b18a2841f9 fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-33715 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 08:42:45 +1100 Hello John and all the members,
I try to make your advices working.
I am not sure it is yet the best way.
So there is my new video on this subject.
Thanks for your comments. Cheers, Francis.

]]> 25c9d15669f9c07fa6ce6f03092c45ff fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-32940 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 14:55:29 +1000 I will make another video this WE to show you what i am doing. Good work too!

]]> 5fafaf9235f1e9f7f390c5907e9ebbf5 fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-32938 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:56:04 +1000 Hello Peter,
Thanks for this precision. I think that i was doing that. Thinking to change pith by firming or relaxing the corners in a inward or outward movement. Finally i think that it is a simple movement of the corners moving toward the mouthpiece (like saying toooo) and letting the center of the lips free to vibrate. I have the feeling that…[Read more]

]]> 3e8880be1d0e5f687562af4947cc59c7 fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-32820 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:56:29 +1000 Awesome, superb explanations! And yes this forum is very interesting, powered by people with the same passion! good night.

]]> e24e0ae621e651ca644dda0c2aeed4cc fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-32816 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 14:13:56 +1000 Hello Peter,
Thanks for your excellent video! Yes it helps me very well. And i’am going to try the leadpipe buzzing with this technique. I will show you in a video asap. Kind regards! Francis.

]]> c713efddbeb2e344c43835e3eb3e2130 fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-32809 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:28:30 +1000 Hi John, Peter and all the members,
There is my video to exhibit my understanding of the corners in.
But i think sadly that, despite its trivial appearance, it is not yet the right movement!

Thanks for your comments.
Cheers, Francis.

]]> 8cf6949924a3049092b16d6c8e8b4b29 fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-32733 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 22:37:05 +1000 Yes of course it will be with pleasure! I will make one ASAP. Good night John.

]]> 5f21ca68c9615443de5720815758266d fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-32729 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 21:11:24 +1000 Hey John,
You’re right. There’s something wrong with my approach. I feel that it is not the right way because i can’t play above G in the staff easily. I’am going to try your advice. Thanks very much for that🤜 Kind regards, Francis.

]]> 9abf31fd8752741efb0672fe0322f444 fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-32721 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 18:29:19 +1000 Thanks very much Peter for your advice! I’am going to try that. See you later! Cheers, Francis

]]> f139b2ecc4595d5422b3ee1a190bb457 fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-32703 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 11:10:50 +1000 Hey Peter,
If understand well, i have to contract the muscles of my face to make a concentric movement of the corners so they are moving inwards reducing the aperture? I am going to try that. I’ll let you know. Thanks very much!

]]> fc022c0e429467691dcd9f0fabd43574 fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-32686 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 06:05:49 +1000 Hey guys,
There is the link to my video on YouTube.
Could you make a comment?
Thanks a lot.

]]> c566d52ddbed85d4c7d5e1f8f0bc4e02 fmaziers replied to the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/#post-32659 Sun, 29 Sep 2019 23:38:12 +1000 Hey guys,
Thanks very much for your answers. But my question is about the best way to put the corners in, without pinching the center of the lips, when slurring:
1) raising only the lower jaw or
2) making a movement of the lips inward or
3) both of these.
Could you tell me how i can put my video on the forum?
Cheers, Francis

]]> 4fbc83cd5bf1a4a23c16c995e5b2f7b1 fmaziers started the topic How to get corners in? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/how-to-get-corners-in/ Sat, 28 Sep 2019 12:53:38 +1000 Hey Greg and all trumpeters,
I’am still confused how to slur with efficiency. Because it was ok on WIHSC until I struggled to slur from G to C on the staff easily!
So there is my question in a video on Facebook. Thanks for watching and to make some comments to help me! Cheers, Francis Maziers.

]]> f4a2fbb10332d3b680fa2ae2617beb2d fmaziers replied to the topic Air behind the lips in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/air-behind-the-lips/#post-29199 Tue, 13 Aug 2019 17:30:54 +1000 Hi Eric,
It is the same for me.
I feel that it’s because the lips are more relax and vibrate freely. And then the sound is much more resonant.
So for me it is better to play with a pocket of air in the upper lip, it is an indirect sign that my lips are not too tensed.
Kind regards.
Francis.

]]> 375af57b57f0425d345d27bb8bd18af6 fmaziers replied to the topic Shape of the aperture in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/shape-of-the-aperture/#post-26756 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 21:23:51 +1000 Hi Daniel,
Thank you for your help, it’s very kind of you.
I’m going to watch these videos and try not to hurry up and try to apply the 1% rule effectively.
In any case since I’m on WindWorks, I think that I have progressed and that I am more advised to play the trumpet with ease.
Cheers, Francis.

]]> b2f5c0b4d037100c16583dbecad63ae0 fmaziers replied to the topic Shape of the aperture in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/shape-of-the-aperture/#post-26641 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 04:55:36 +1000 Hi Greg,
It is not the look that I am looking for but the process. Are my lips doing the right shape. As you said to me, stick to the process and do not fall into the trap of a great sound, that’s will come later.
So I am just trying different positions, how far to put my lips forwards to make the exercises more easy, more freely. Here is r…[Read more]

]]> 24b6805e6f00f8f93e7c6eba83f51eb0 fmaziers replied to the topic Inner side of the lips in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/inner-side-of-the-lips/#post-26640 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 04:42:14 +1000 Hi Woody,
Thank you for your answer.
It helps me to stick to the process of the « mmhaaou » and guides me to know how far to put my lips forward.
Kind regards.

]]> da234f7102feeb883f002603d0fa2e6b fmaziers started the topic Shape of the aperture in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/shape-of-the-aperture/ Sun, 14 Jul 2019 21:59:06 +1000 Hi Greg,
When I look at the aperture between lips, it seems to me that the shape varies with the pitch. In size of course, but even in his form. For lower notes the aperture seems more rounded than for upper notes where it appears more fusiform. Is it really the case? What is your experience with that?
Cheers, Francis.

]]> 56ce9b714e08cb2a96b1f7bec67e57db fmaziers replied to the topic Level of the p? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/level-of-the-p/#post-26323 Sat, 13 Jul 2019 06:17:41 +1000 Hi again Greg,
Sorry to insist and I hope it’s not boring you. But when I play passively in the singing C exercises, I can put my lips more or less forward and have a sound. How do I know then, without paying attention to the tone, that it is the right position, the right shape?
Cheers, Francis.

]]> d79c6b226e7388fa417405f3fcc7cf2f fmaziers started the topic Inner side of the lips in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/inner-side-of-the-lips/ Fri, 12 Jul 2019 22:50:20 +1000 Hi Greg and everybody,
I have the feeling that, when my lips are forward like the exercise with the tissue, it is the inner side of my lips that’s vibrate sympathetically.
Is it the right feeling that i have to look after and in all registers?
Cheers.
Francis.

]]> 535af71242dc6eb0de4134cc1adeda25 fmaziers replied to the topic Level of the p? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/level-of-the-p/#post-26304 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 22:27:52 +1000 Hi Greg,
No it is not so loud but I have the impression that it is much louder than yours when I listen the videos.
So i’am Wondering if my shape is really right. Because I noticed that when my lips are more forward, like a kiss, then the third space C is more like yours. But then my feeling is very strange and the tone seems to me a…[Read more]

]]> 91dce6b139a05db2034326ec9266df4e fmaziers replied to the topic Level of the p? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/level-of-the-p/#post-26001 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 22:39:16 +1000 Hi Greg,
Thanks for your answer.
It helps me a lot because when I see your videos, it seems to me that your low c is very louder than the next notes even with a low c#. For me it is not like that. when I let go passively my breath, the low c is loud and the next notes also, until C on the staff. So now, with your return, I think I have understood…[Read more]

]]> fb5491ddc56909c644861bc6743a6e39 fmaziers started the topic Level of the p? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/level-of-the-p/ Thu, 04 Jul 2019 21:47:50 +1000 Hi Greg,
when one plays passively from low c to low c# and low c to G on the staff, are low c# and G have the same level of piano? How long do we have to sustain de low c before playing passively the next note? Because When I play the low c and immediately the low c# passively, the two notes have the same level!
Kind regards.

]]> fbeaee9d638053f64573a6235685d9c7 fmaziers started the topic Is it active to play ppp? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/is-it-active-to-play-ppp/ Thu, 09 May 2019 22:00:48 +1000 Hi all,
I was wondering how to play p, pp or ppp.
Is it passive? I don’t think so. Well then it is active! But how?
For me, I feel that I have to hold back, to raise my torso, keep me straight to play piano. So it seems to me that it is active because one must oppose the thorax which collapses on itself in a passive way (elasticity). This e…[Read more]

]]> 8ad560b0b8bbeac28c28fc5b15714d25 fmaziers replied to the topic My Staccato is bad! in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/my-staccato-is-bad/#post-23098 Thu, 09 May 2019 21:07:21 +1000 Hi John,
Thanks a lot for your reply.
It’s very clear and helps me a lot.
Kind regards!

]]> 42da43ad20c66b1e97500477e7156de1 fmaziers started the topic My Staccato is bad! in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/my-staccato-is-bad/ Wed, 08 May 2019 23:37:48 +1000 Hi all,
Although I play correctly slurs, legato, with a relax embouchure with the help of the aahooh shape.
When I try to play shorts notes (staccatos) I feel that my shape gets disorganized and so the sound is not very precise and I have a tongue-in-cheek sensation.
Can someone help me?

]]> a81ead46b9a90f0a7a642c55129d4976 fmaziers replied to the topic Just a little thought about changing pitch! in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/just-a-little-thought-about-changing-pitch/#post-22174 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:00:50 +1000 So if I understand you correctly it is better to change the shape first and then adjust the volume to learn to be well “placed” and not the opposite even if ultimately we arrive at the same result for pitch and intensity of the sound?

ABSOLUTELY!!! 🙂

]]> 1f31462a251fa78c2fa9eaec01861d87 fmaziers started the topic Just a little thought about changing pitch! in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/just-a-little-thought-about-changing-pitch/ Mon, 22 Apr 2019 09:29:14 +1000 Hey Greg,
For changing pitch (or speed of the air) you have two solutions:
1) you stay with the same mouth configuration thanks to the contraction of the muscles of the mask (and some other things that make it easier, in particular the use of the tongue), and you vary the compression of the air thanks to the work of the expiratory muscles.
or
2)…[Read more]

]]> 8233135e3ad393d535ec9c5fa5fe4b20 fmaziers replied to the topic Pitch? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/pitch/#post-20202 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:26:53 +1100 So why to compare lips as the tension of a guitar string if it is just the speed of the air?

]]> 1c78c20ca1405457f2d5084d3b904192 fmaziers replied to the topic MTM Book 2 in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/mtm-book-2/#post-19953 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:14:35 +1100 It’s available to download now (MTM book 1 and 2). Best regards.

]]> c3522414430dec26ef806b81c42051b6 fmaziers started the topic Impatience? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/impatience/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 12:44:45 +1100 Hello Greg,
you said in your video “the learning process” not to be impatient.
This is the case for me. In fact, I like, when I have new things to learn, quickly fly over the subject, to get an idea of ​​the journey to go, get an idea of ​​the work to provide. Then I go to the details and work chapter by chapter. This overview for me is essenti…[Read more]

]]> 4f17a3dcf5faef4ad4615db76cfa2eca fmaziers started the topic Pitch? in the forum WindWorks https://mysterytomastery.com/topic/pitch/ Thu, 07 Mar 2019 23:29:57 +1100 Hello Greg,
Could you tell me if the pitch is fixed by the air speed (air compression) or the tension of the lips or both? All the best
Francis.

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