Will playing trombone mess up your trumpet embouchure?

Yes, playing trombone can interfere with your trumpet embouchure due to the differences in mouthpiece size, shape, and playing techniques. The trombone has a larger mouthpiece compared to the trumpet, requiring you to adapt your embouchure to produce a different tone quality and pitch. Additionally, the trombone uses different airflow and embouchure positioning techniques. Switching between instruments may cause confusion and adjustments in your embouchure, potentially leading to embouchure fatigue or inconsistency when switching back to the trumpet. Therefore, it is advisable to practice embouchure exercises separately for each instrument to maintain a consistent and efficient embouchure for both trumpet and trombone. Consulting with your music teacher or a professional musician can provide personalized guidance on managing embouchure techniques for multiple instruments.