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RE: Thoughts about mouthpiece placement
Since Rowuk isn't here yet, I'll post my views.
I use a 1/3 top, 2/3 bottom approach. I believe this is probably the best approach for most people, however, lots of great players have used other placements. This is something that really comes naturally for most musicians. If I were you, unless you have serious issues in your playing that cannot be resolved with more practice, I wouldn't think much about mouthpiece placement.
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RE: Great Idea!
It's all archived, somewhere. But yes, I do believe that the site itself is more or less dead. I'll be looking at potentially purchasing the domain, eventually. Now, if anybody actually knew who the owner was...
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RE: Jazz Trumpet Family Tree - Find Your Branch
My teacher in high school was a student of Roger Voisin. Once I listened to Herseth & Voisin himself, I could hear the connection (through Georges Mager). I really like the playing of all three musicians. Very raw, not always perfect (except in the case of Herseth) but incredibly musically aware. One time, I had the opportunity to play for Tom Hooten. He was kind to me, but pointed out that my vibrato would never do in a modern-day orchestral setting. I could tell that the influence of Voisin's sound had worn off on me a bit. Interesting how that happens. I have also known players who listen to so much Chet Baker that they can't make a bright sound to save their life. I am sure there is some theory as to why this all occurs.
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RE: Kanstul -- Any News?
I have heard nothing that has not already been told. Same thing concerning prominent trumpet chairs available (Chicago 1st and NYP 2nd, to name a couple).
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RE: Jazz Trumpet Family Tree - Find Your Branch
I'm curious what that contraption is on the tuning slide of her instrument.
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RE: Jazz Trumpet Family Tree - Find Your Branch
I suspect this took a long time to develop. I once created something similar for my trumpet professor.
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BrassReview.com is Missed
I miss having this website available...so, I'm thinking of doing it again and starting my own! However, this time, I want to eventually expand it beyond brass instruments. Sound like a good idea? Any suggestions?