@Tobylou8 said in Should I buy this rare, vintage Conn? I think I know the answer already...:
@administrator said in Should I buy this rare, vintage Conn? I think I know the answer already...:
Well duh!! It's a 2B and they're scarce anyway. The guy next to me plays his and it sounds great. He's 93 and the original owner! Give yourself a Christmas present for doing such a great job with TB!!!
Ha! Thanks. I think I will go for it.
Nice playing. I still can't wrap my mind around why anybody would voluntarily listen to "Gonna Fly Now." I really dislike that song.
Ha. Perhaps! It's clever, though. Since you're a doctor, I'll let it slide.
Haven't done any Christmas concerts in probably 3 years. Last one I remember was playing Piccolo for "Hallelujah Chorus." I miss playing regularly, that's for sure.
@ACB said in Brick & Mortar Music Stores:
There are many reasons Rayburn's folded.
Brick and Mortar shops (like mine) can survive. It's probably just a lot more challenging in this Amazon world. We are gonna keep fightin' at it!
Yes, I suspect there are. It seems that stores who can adapt, can survive!
@Kehaulani said in Trumpet playing and dentures/implants:
Viola (got'cha again.
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did you mean, "Viola" or "Voila" 
When I learned of Rayburn's music in Boston (across the street from Symphony Hall) shutting its doors, that was the moment I realized that brick-and-mortar music stores were done for. I'm not sure how it is in the rest of the world, but in the USA, brick-and-mortar stores of all kinds are struggling. Same with bicycle shops.
I think the fact that a cornet bell is closer to the ear makes a big, big difference in the way the player approaches the instrument.
Yes, but trilling with your middle and pinky creates character!
I have no idea how I found this, but I really enjoyed it.
Anybody master the 1-3, 2-4 trill on a piccolo trumpet? This seems like the ultimate fingering challenge, although a complete waste because there are easier & better-sounding alternatives!
All I know is you got one heck of a deal. Nakariakov plays Courtois. Doesn't seem to hold him back any, either.
I don't love every Getzen I have ever played / owned, but they are very consistent. I especially enjoy their cornets.
@Trumpetsplus said in Structure of the Trumpet by Yamaha:
@tmd Agreed!
You might find what Denis Wick said quite interesting
First of all, the teacher does what he does; he then tells the student what he thinks he does. The student then does what he thinks the teacher said.
This definitely seems to be the case.
Also, I can see the news headlines now...
Disturbing Yamaha Thread Brings TrumpetBoards to its Knees!
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