. . . although I never was an accomplished player, more like a "Book 2" Essential Elements kinda guy. Did not see a "Beginner" section here. Anyway, after much flirtation with the saxophone and violin, I have finally made the choice to focus on one thing - the trumpet.
Flashback to roughly 8 years ago, I had a nice 6310Z that I had purchased as an "open box" item. Sold it for saxophone money and looking back, it probably wasn't the best choice for starting out. I did however find an old beat up Buescher "The 400" in a thrift store. Man, what a tank from '48.
This time, I'm doing things differently as I have an instructor. My first lesson was last Friday. Looking forward to the next one . . . .

I do hope to make a few friends here and learn some things along the way.

@administrator said in RIP Trumpet "Master":

I vote to have a "Troll / Wannabe" group, just in case.

Here's a gem. These cats can groove. I have the LP.

Thanks! Good stuff. So . . . . . . . after today's lesson, I'm back to focusing on forming the embouchure and angle of the horn. There was a kind of breakthrough today as I reached some unintentional high notes today. I may not be able to reach those notes on demand but they did feel "effortless".

Anyone like Lake Street Dive?

@administrator

Seems legit.

I am. And I just found an excellent online radio player. Click the link, check it out and let me know what you think!
https://early1900s.org/radiodismuke/

Good advice, thanks to all that have replied! I did play a little longer today with constant interruptions. My son wanted me to watch old school vs. new school muscle car 1/4 mile showdowns. He's gonna be a Ford guy, that's fine - put me on the list for a new Supra or Tesla.

. . . . anyway, I'm feeling more confident about the duet to be played on the 31st with my teacher. Just going from A(4)up to B is bit dicey yet.

@pss said in Favorite Music:

Recently found, loving it:

This is excellent, thanks for posting.

@Tobylou8

But the bokeh is better on the flapjacks.

@J-Jericho said in We're off to a good start:

That would be me. Trying not to get caught up in the gear acquisition thing. I find music theory way more interesting than gear . . . . uh, well except for vintage synths . . . . and, uh, maybe a Martin Comm. A nice drum kit would be nice though, ahh, just forget what I said about the gear.

Thanks! Good stuff. So . . . . . . . after today's lesson, I'm back to focusing on forming the embouchure and angle of the horn. There was a kind of breakthrough today as I reached some unintentional high notes today. I may not be able to reach those notes on demand but they did feel "effortless".

Ok peeps, I have the C Major scale under my fingers and I can get down to low G (sometimes). Articulation on the low notes is hit or miss.

As my username suggests, I lean toward 50's and 60's jazz as my home listening base. Been digging Woody Shaw lately.
I suppose a major scale may not be best suited for jazz, so tell me what to do!

@pss said in Favorite Music:

Recently found, loving it:

This is excellent, thanks for posting.

Anyone like Lake Street Dive?

@mafields627

Oh yeah.

@Dr-GO said in Rock, Pop, Classic 70's "Horn Bands" from back in the day?:

Here is yet another band that employed the Tower of Power brass section but combined with a band that has an amazing Hammond B3 solo. The combination is just amazing:

Oh yeah. Very good!

@N1684T said in Favorite Cornet:

My 400 is here. Original case, even some literature. Roughly a 1959 model. Lacquer is 80%. Only a very little amount of the bell flattened out. Small fall at one time. Wasn't sitting long enough to have anything stuck either. Certainly very lightly used for a 60 year old cornet. After i get it cleaned up, i will post some pics.
I bet i love it! That might not stop me from putting it on Ebay at a hefty price. We will see.

Can't keep them all......

Would have to build a bigger house;)

Looking forward to the pics.

My instructor just tells me to "get more meat in the cup" !

@N1684T

Let me know how that 400 is!

Are Ambassadors overrated? Probably, but I really like 'em! Build quality is unbelievable.