<p>Ibuprofin is good. :)</p>
<p>The article on eHow was helpful. They recommend not trying to be a star with the high notes, but ask to play the lower part (3rd tpt?) so there will be less pressure on your mouth.</p>
<p>I remember one band director maintaining that you should be able to suspend your trumpet on a string, walk up to it, and play a note without putting pressure on your mouth. It sounded weird to us then, but I think it’s something you should aim for.</p>