Trumpet Support
Play longer, play stronger – the Trumpet Support takes the weight, relieves pain, and lets you enjoy the music.
Why the ERGObrass Trumpet Support?
Well, the reason for using a playing support is actually very simple and obvious. A typical trumpet weighs about one kilo (2.2 lb).
It is like having a one litre water bottle hanging from your lifted left hand on front of you always when you play. And the arms weigh also quite bit!
Even if the trumpet does not weigh as much as many other brass instruments, it is held further away from the body, thus the torque makes the weight feel more heavy.
Always when you play you have the tension in your arms, shoulder, neck and back. It is there even if you do not feel it or think about it.
Of course, you can hold the trumpet and your arms in playing position that way. However, that really is not a natural nor a healthy way to stay for longer periods of times.
The result of this is very often that the bell descends pointing downwards and not to the audience. This reduces a part of brightness of the sound.
If you can avoid all this, is there really any sense of insisting on doing that? Would the playing be better in the long run if your arms, shoulders, neck and back could be more relaxed?
The ERGObrass helps you to keep a good posture and breathe more freely and efficiently. Would it not be better to lean, or even hang, your arms on the horn rather than keep them continually tensed up?
Yes, I’m trying to open your eyes…
If you really focus on the normal playing position, you will realize that it is really not sensible to stay for hours and hours in a static tensed position like this. I mean, really, if you could play without the “normal” static tension, why wouldn’t you?
Health issues have become important
The way the trumpet is played was developed hundreds of years ago. They did not understand anything about the ergonomics back then.
Today we do understand the ergonomic challenges involved in this. Furthermore, modern trumpets have become a lot heavier; therefore, that old irrational tradition of holding your instrument with the everlasting static tension should be questioned.
Comfort after short adjusting time
You need some time to readjust your perception about trumpet playing. You need a moment to get used to the different feeling of the nearly weightless instrument. You also need to practise how to handle the instrument when not playing, empty the water etc. Everything cannot obviously be done exactly the same way as before, but the new way is not any worse, just slightly different. After the learning period, you will enjoy playing with less tension.
Only after you have learned to play with it you can say whether it is good or not. But like always, it is a lot easier to condemn something new without even trying it out!
That is why we have the 30 days money back guarantee, so it is easy and safe way to give a try to this new and better way of playing the trumpet! Just click the Order button and get your ERGObrass trumpet support, the new playing comfort will surprise you!
What people are saying
Michael Anderson“The ERGObrass is an excellent device that is very effective in supporting the trumpet while playing. It takes the weight off the shoulders, arms and upper torso which greatly reduces tension and fatigue. I have found it to be particularly helpful in aiding those players that need relief due to injuries like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and rotator cuff tears. I have found that several aspects of my own playing improve when I use it simply as a result of reducing tension in my body. The design is classic – simple and easy to adjust and use. I highly recommend this device to all serious trumpet players.”
Oklahoma City, University
International Trumpet Guild Board of Directors
USA
Philippe Schartz“The ERGObrass for Trumpet is an incredible invention, not only does it make you pay more attention to all aspects of your posture, but more importantly it relieves unwanted tension and unnecessary tiredness. Whether sitting down or standing up the ERGObrass is easy to use and instantly helps to take the weight of the shoulders and back – practising with the ERGObrass, Trumpet playing becomes less tense which results in better dynamics, better flexibility and more freedom in all the registers.”
Section Principal, Trumpet BBC National Orchestra of Wales
United Kingdom
Michael Tunnel“I Have tried the ERGObrass for trumpet now for about one month and I feel I can write a very positive recommndation. The ERGObrass works in developing posture, breathing an maintaining relaxation in playing. The ERGObras is certainly durable, and the options for use, as well as availability for other brass instruments, are wonderful.”
Professor of trumpet, University of Louisville
USA
Wolfgang Guggenberger“I have tested it by my self and found it very helpful. I have been practicing Alexander Technique for 20 years now and I am very aware of the problem of tension in the body while playing. I found, that your system helps for being more relaxed especially in the region of the shoulders and the neck, which are very crucial. I also let students play for a short time in the lesson with ERGObrass. Most of them also found it helpful. Congratulations! Your system is as simple as it is efficient.”
Professor of trumpet, Trossingen music high school
Germany
Hiroshi Matsuura“I was looking for that system already in Japan. When using the system it is easy to find and keep a good and supportive posture when I am playing the trumpet. I can feel much more straight breath through the instrument, and that gives better sound. And I also believe that the ERGObrass is very good for children and girls!”
Hiroshima Japan
Trumpet student Lahti Conservatory
Sami Pöyhönen“When I experimented with the system for the first time, I immediately noticed that it prevents excessive pressure of the mouthpiece on my teeth. Playing felt much lighter. Practicing with the ERGObrass does not make me physically tired anymore. The saxophone has always had some neck support, so why on earth could we not use a good support if there is one available? In the beginning it may feel funny to play with it, but you get used to it very quickly. I wholeheartedly endorse the ERGObrass for every trumpeter!”
The Great Helsinki Swing Big Band, lead trumpet
Finland