Posts made by Curlydoc

I am ok. I appreciate your input regarding military bands. Thank you.

What is required to qualify for one of the US military bands? My grandson has bachelor and master’s performance degrees in percussion from Rice University.

Can bots make a mashup?

Did better today. Practiced Rowuk’s Circle of Breath and Little’s lower range lip slurs.

@barliman2001 I have trouble holding up a trumpet!,!

Had a few falls over the last year. Broke 5 ribs. Today is the first time I have tried to play in a year. Started with long quiet notes then moved to playing songs. Had no trouble playing G above the staff, but could not play D below the staff or anything lower. Was able to play for an hour before the chops gave out. Any suggestions for reclaiming the low notes?

@stephanurus Does water run through it?

@jolter The quality of the leather on my Great Leather cases has to be felt to be truly appreciated. Very soft and luxuriant. I also like having my name on them. Avoids mixups. I think you will be very happy.

@jolter search on this site for mouthpiece case. I bought 2 cases from greatleather and was very pleased.

@dale-proctor What is second from bottom middle column?

Re: Differences between Olds models

I had an Olds Fullerton Super from 1962 to 1989. When I began playing again, a few years ago, I got another Olds Super. Then I bought a brand new Jaeger Studio. I generally prefer the Jaeger, but occasionally I switch back to the super when I want the music to soar. Good for opera arias!

Does Marsalis use the same trumpet for classical and jazz?

@ssmith1226 Who did the painting?

@barliman2001 The trumpet bomb must be a good story.

@bigdub Here are some paintings I have done this year.

Gouache painting of Curly-Coated Retriever. 6 by 8 inches.

@dr-go Thursday, I had a 9 by 30 mm stone removed by ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy. Stents were left in the ureter. Post-op has been painful with frequent bladder spasms as I pass gravel. Trumpet playing aggravates the spasms. Any recommendations?

@dr-go Can trumpet playing aid the passage of stones?

@smokey7722 Austin Custom Brass has a number of good used Olds for sale. Good people to deal with!

@bigdub Get checked for cataracts. They typically filter out some blue. I see blues and greens much more vividly since I had my cataract surgery last year. Also I see distance perfectly. Need variety of half frames for reading, computer, painting, and music. I really like how I see now.