Trumpet Based “News” Article

[SSmith1226]

I came across an “interesting” article. I’ll share a screen shot of the article, as well as a link to it. It reads as if it has been written by AI. The first paragraph reads “Trumpet players, often referred to as trumpeters, are instrumentalists who specialize in playing the trumpet, a brass instrument known for its bright, clear sound and versatile range. They play a vital role in various musical genres, including classical, jazz, pop, rock, and marching band, and their contributions to music are celebrated for their virtuosity, expressiveness, and powerful performances.”

I would also speculate that the initial photograph between the title and the beginning of the article is likely the choice of a Bot as well. In case you wanted to know, the photograph is of Stephen Schulz, a Bass Trombonist of the Berliner Philharmoniker. A link is also included below.

https://singersroom.com/w42/best-trumpet-players-of-all-time/

https://musica.fondazionemilano.eu/docenti/stephan-schulz

[J. Jericho]

Well, featuring the reversed image of trombone player Stefan Schulz, however accomplished he is, doesn't fit the subject of this article, although substituting a video of Terry Clark in place of something featuring Clark Terry lends a certain continuity to the veracity of the author. Besides, if SSmith1226 isn't on the list, something's not right!

[barliman2001]

@J-Jericho You are d-n right with your last sentence!

[SSmith1226]

I wholeheartedly agree with both of our esteemed Global Moderator’s observations and opinions. I was actually thinking of putting those two points in my initial post, but modesty kept me from doing so, especially since Rick Martin (J Jericho) and Double E (Barliman) were not on the list either.

[administrator]

Most articles you read these days are going to be--at least partially--written by a bot. The goal is to drive traffic to the site, and thus to the advertisers, making money. If I added advertising to this site I could probably make more than $500 a month off it. Unfortunately, that's the reality of the web these days.

[J. Jericho]

I found a better picture for the article:

reddit.com

[barliman2001]

@J-Jericho Nice Bach C...

[Trumpetb]

I note that the most fundamental question remains yet unanswered

Do we blow or do we suck when we play

The Oxford dictionary defines the sucked trumpet as

"Trumpet-like instrument played by sucking rather than blowing air through the player’s lips to cause them to vibrate."

We are encouraged to blow when starting out to make the fundamental sound into the mouthpiece, but I have issues now with knowing if I should be blowing or sucking.

I have to confess that right now I blow big time, but I am confused if instead I should be trying to suck if I want to improve.

Can any member help me out on this.

Should I suck or should I blow, or does it even matter

Any help and advice from other members who suck and other members who blow, would be greatly appreciated.

[SSmith1226]

@Trumpetb said in “Trumpet Based” News Article:

I have to confess that right now I blow big time, but I am confused if instead I should be trying to suck if I want to improve.

Can any member help me out on this.

Should I suck or should I blow, or does it even matter

Any help and advice from other members who suck and other members who blow, would be greatly appreciated.

The short answer, FWIW, in my opinion, is continue to “blow big time”.
In my eight years of comeback, I have been a firm proponent of blowing . According to a summary of a discussion on Physicsforums.com, “blowing and sucking are very different processes with different physical mechanisms at play. While blowing involves directing and maintaining the momentum of air in one direction, sucking requires reducing pressure and drawing air in from all directions. This difference can also be seen in the design and functionality of mechanical devices. Additionally, human anatomy plays a role in the strength and ease of blowing and sucking, with the diaphragm being a key factor.”
In the case of Trumpet playing, both processes initiate the action in question with the stimulation from the Phrenic Nerve to actuate movement of the Diaphragm, in a downward motion to suck, and an upward motion to blow. In order to suck efficiently the abdominal, chest wall, and back muscle groups must relax, thus reducing external compressive forces on the Diaphragm and Lungs. However, in the case of Blowing, these same muscle groups contract in an organized fashion to create compression that augments the Blow and makes it far more efficient and effective than the Suck.
Therefore my opinion, as a comeback amateur trumpet player, for a Trumpet Player to do one’s job, continue to Blow, otherwise, you will Suck for sure.

[J. Jericho]

@barliman2001 said in Trumpet Based “News” Article:

@J-Jericho Nice Bach C...

I noticed.

[J. Jericho]

@Trumpetb I am living proof that a trumpet player can both suck and blow when they blow. Hope this helps.

[Dr GO]

@J-Jericho said in Trumpet Based “News” Article:

@Trumpetb I am living proof that a trumpet player can both suck and blow when they blow. Hope this helps.

As a physician, I was always confused on advising my patients when donating to a sperm bank. Would it be a deposit... or a withdrawal?

[barliman2001]

@Trumpetb If you don't blow, it sucks.