I’ve found that lots of experience reading unfamiliar music, the ability to look ahead a few bars while playing, familiarity with common rhythms, having scales under your fingers as second nature, and tunnel vision levels of concentration are very helpful traits for sight reading. As far as left brain vs right brain attributes, I have no idea.
Today, the main difference between a lot of beginner and intermediate instruments is the trim level - basically the same instrument, but with more extras. The professional model is normally a huge step up in quality and playability, but a beginner or inexperienced player will have trouble telling the difference.
When talking about vintage instruments, the beginner, intermediate, and professional models were unique instruments, different from each other and more of a step up in playing quality the higher you went up the ladder.
@dr-go said in Traits that make a great sight reader?:
Add to the challenge of sight reading that most the parts I get are for C instruments, so in addition to sight reading I am also transposing the notes as I go, and trying to remember to add two sharps to the written key signature.
That’s what C trumpets are for...lol
I plan on doing it from my front porch, with the US flag displayed. Probably won’t record it, though.
What did the duck say when he was told he needed to buy a mask before he could enter the building?
“Just put it on my bill”...
@ssmith1226 said in Difference between trumpet and cornet:
@j-jericho
Trumpet- Cylindrical Bore
Cornet- Conical Bore
The ratio of conical to cylindrical tubing is about the same in a typical cornet and typical trumpet. What makes the difference is the rate of flare in the conical parts. A good cornet should have a more pronounced flare in the conical areas.
@georgeb said in Traits that make a great sight reader?:
Well at 85 I wouldn't mind having an app that played the dang trumpet for me. I just play for the applause anyway.
I guess you could buy one of those electronic bugles that plays Taps and use it for military funerals, but there would be no applause...
@tmd said in Taps Across America:
I had an ER shift today. Stopped by a cemetery on the way home to play taps. Used my Getzen Field Trumpet.
Mike
Yet another similarity in our equipment. I used a Kanstul field trumpet today. 
@OldSchoolEuph
Well, when you knowingly torpedo a civilian passenger ship, you probably need to be seen in a negative light...
Just saw this post, so I’ll resurrect it for this cornet. 1962 Conn 9A Victor short cornet. Coprion bell and leadpipe, in really nice original condition.
@barliman2001 said in The value of scales:
Trumpet player to antiques dealer: "Can you really tell me the value of scales?" - "Of course. They are not rare - though rarer as they should be. They are usually not in perfect condition - and nobody really, really wants them. No value at all."
They are of great value to fish, though...
@Pinstriper said in German Band:
Do the suspenders still fit ?
I’d guess they do. I weigh about 20 lbs. less now than I did in that picture...
@J-Jericho
Sometimes, it seems like I can barely play one at once…lol
Here’s another one, different cornet and tree...
@Kehaulani said in What happened to Jazz programming?:
I just moved, changing my cable T.V. provider in the process. It has a bazillion music listening stations. Even FIVE country-type channels. But, dig, it has a "Classic Jazz" channel, which plays mainly music of the 50s and 60s and a "Soft Jazz" channel. That's it. There was no Jazz played and recorded between the 60s and now? What's that all about?
Well, there’s been plenty of jazz recorded since the 60s for sure. Problem is, a lot of it isn’t worth listening to...lol
I ran across this picture of my collection as it sat about 10 years ago. Not counting the bugles, I still have 7 of the ones pictured.
It’s pretty easy to keep straight - Dr. Mark used to be on “go” all the time, but now he’s gone. Dr GO is the board’s comedian.
