Open vs Closed Aperture

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  • Introduction

Not everybody likes to talk about aperture – and with good reason – it can be confusing and thinking about it while performing often leaves you dead in the water. However, having a basic understanding of the aperture is useful in interpreting the sensations we feel while playing the trumpet.

  • Aperture 101

In brass playing, the aperture is …