i just started playing today, i used to play tuba so im getting used to this small mouthpiece but, when im playing the C scale, i cant really get past a G without sounding terrible. i can hit the middle C but it feels like my head is going to explode. this normal?

also, i wear braces and my teeth are digging into my lips. will i develop a calus soon?

also, i noticed that when i play high notes, i tend to put pressure on my bottom lip with my bottom teeth. is this normal??

If you`re using pressure, you`re probably trying to play notes that are higher than you should be attempting, especially if you are just starting out.

When you play trumpet, try to keep the mouthpiece on your lips just enough to allow the vibration to occur and the tone to happen, as opposed to mashing it into your teeth, top OR bottom. when you can do this, for higher notes, the trick is tight corners in the lips, and fast air, not pressure. Pressure allows you to get faster air (you generate a much smaller hole without having to use your muscles as much) but can be damaging in the long run, again especially for a beginniner. Best of luck

You should never use extra pressure, even when attempting the super high stuff. The pressure on the lips should ALWAYS remain the same. The key to high notes is extra air, and i mean FAST air. You mus also keep practicing, things will not happen overnight. About the braces, talk to your orthidontist, you should have gotten some wax to put on them.

Funny, I have braces too. And, sometimes, I have trouble with high notes. I usually put more pressure on my bottom teeth (my braces are on the top only. I hope I have helped you.