The Shofar Blower: A Maestro Prepares for Rosh Hashanah
World renowned trombonist, Haim Avitsur, demonstrates his technique for sounding the ram's horn instrument known as a shofar.
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Any "brass" instrument and I include the shofar since it requires buzzing the lips, is not a casual thing. It takes regular practice over years. Regular. Practice. Over. Years. Practice while watching your TV show. Practice before bed. Practice whenever works out for you but regular practice is the most powerful thing in the Universe. You may find it easier to obtain a vuvuzela, or make a Hosaphone(tm) from plans online, or buy a student trumpet and learn to play some simple tunes. BTW this guy as a trombone player is .... amazing. A master. I play trumpet myself but I love low brass. I love the trombone, but my arms are not long enough to manipulate it well nor are my lungs large enough to supply the air needed. Trumpet chose me. Oh, and if you're going to ease yourself into playing shofar, get one of those long Yemenite ones, they're a lot more beginner friendly.