Posts made by Dr GO

@rapier232 said in On Line Theory:

@tjcombo

Yes. My problem was I started playing in a Brass Band. I gradually learned what key signatures were, but was never required to know the names of the scales. Just what notes to # or b. So all my playing is just from sheet music, with no theory knowledge whatsoever. I get by, but would like a bit more knowledge.

What I found help me a lot with this use of "theory" was to go over rudimentary books covering all keys and really learning all the phrases that are presented in sections depending on the phrasing concept being addressed (triplets, sixteenth runs, trills, double/triple tonguing). Once you get these phrases "under the finger" and they are committed to muscle memory, inserting new phrases becomes much easier. Perhaps giving that a try may be what you need.

For the extra $247 I say: Go for the Credit! Who knows, with my BS, MS, PhD and MD, maybe with that extra credit, I can actually do something with my life!

Wow... John Williams AND the Presidents Own. This MUST BE FABULOUS!

@georgeb said in keeping your first Trumpet:

@dr-go

Yes, Doc, I realize I am fortunate to have a reasonably good memory at my age. In fact, when I started playing again after 50 years I was surprised at how many of the valve fingerings I remembered. Some eluded me but after a few weeks of playing all the major scales I pretty much had them down pat. I still do those scales on a regular basis, along with chromatic scales just to keep the old brain nimble.

You sir have my total admiration and complete respect!

@georgeb said in keeping your first Trumpet:

When I stopped playing in 1965 I had no plans of ever playing again and sold my beautiful Gold plated Conn Constellation 28B. Then I started playing again at the ripe old age of 79 in 2016 and that's when the regrets began. Bigtime regrets.

Understood, but as a physician, I am amazingly pleased that at your current age, you remember the Conn Constellation 28B you played in 1965! Lets celebrate our mental status, firing at peak performance!

My first trumpet was an Olds Ambassador. I kept it in the best of condition, even though it also took on duty as my marching band horn. I loaned it out to my kid brother (4 years younger) and he beat the crap out of it. I got it back many years later with bent bells warped slides and frozen valves. I sent it off to Tom Green to work his magic on it and man did he. I asked he not only repair the bends and dings, but also had him gold bead the horn and put a permanent ring on the third valve slide. After I got it back, I was blown away about how well the horn looked and played. It has become by travel horn now and one of my 3 regular trumpets as I cycle between my Harrelson Summit, Martin Committee and Olds Ambassador. This is most amazing since I also own an Olds Recording and Super Recording, but that Ambassador is my favorite!

What I most loved about high school band... is dating clarinet players. That's what REALLY developed my embouchure.

@grune said in Brands used by Famous Players:

..most famous players started on what they could afford, then switched ...the objective of marketing policies when a brand sponsored the performer... We are now, arguably, in a golden era for trumpets, when we have a very extensive and confusing array of trumpets available, the majority of high quality... For students, the choice is usually between old or new, and then limited by price.

100% accurate assessment. Well stated and concisely.

@kehaulani said in Is WWBW on the ropes?:

I don't know how X = Z, but I ordered a horn mouthpiece over a month ago, and what usually takes a couple o days has yet to appear.

If X = A and Z = A, then X = Z QED

@grune said in Favorite Music:

@dr-go
If you are American, undoubtedly you have not been educated in the true goals of Marx's theory.. You may be surprised to learn Marx did not advocate the destruction of capital nor of capitalism...

Not at all, once again, I will hold up my political science education over yours any day. Marx's theory was truly ahead of it's time, and as you said and it is true is was the bastardizaiton of his theory by the politburo that took the theory to the wrong place. So once again, don't you dare come after me insulting my education. You assume too much, and in so doing you are reflecting you own ignorance,

By the way, Groucho was my favorite Marx brother anyway!

@grune said in Favorite Music:

@dr-go
Well, not exactly. WW1 and WW2 were fought because of greed. Economics is more than greed. ... If you are American, undoubtedly you have not been educated in the true goals of

I learned that the US entered war with Germany over tariff disputes. That is economy. I learned it at the University of Cincinnati in a 300 level political science course for which I received an A+... as a chemistry major no less. So how the hell do you get off on disputing my education as an American?

@kehaulani said in Favorite Music:

Anybody want to talk music?

The music was about politics, and our perspectives were called out by the OP ...It would be interesting to hear what our Australian members think of the song and performance, as well as their perspective on the history.

so I believe the discussion is relevant. Anybody want to talk about the OP's request?

I have yet to taiwan out.

@grune said in Favorite Music:

@dr-go uh, then why did America invade Korea and Vietnam? Korea was not a combatant in WW2, and Vietnam never threatened USA in any way, and neither had much economic value to the USA.

The global wars has for the most part been about economics. The little ones, perhaps not so much, at least on the surface. Curb siding Communism has been at play in the ones you reference... but isn't Communism a government based on economic theory? So we come full circle, right?

I believe war is more about economics than it is about politics.

I heard this driving home listening to Real Jazz on Sirius XM. It was the only time I had to pull over to the side of the street and stop the car. Chick Corea was bigger then life. To me there was never an end to his time on earth. I heard he had a rare cancer that finally claimed him to go the the plane, that has taking all of our greats to gather. Maybe, just maybe he returns in the soul of a new prodigy. Who knows, maybe Joey Alexander is the soul of one of the previous greats taken away from us in this spiritual plane. If so, I am looking for one kick ass pianist to be born real soon that will take over where Chick Corea left off.

So what a great addition to your grooming regimen. Truly the best amazing hair dryer ever when going 0-60.

@bigdub said in A little humour:

We have all heard the scientific fact that 90% of your body's heat is lost through the top of your head. At least that’s what I thought I heard.
Well, I’m here to tell you, when I went outside to try it in this morning’s 13° air with a pair of gym shorts and a good warm hat, I did not feel 90% warm. I would say I didn’t even feel 10% warm. Just so you know:
Fair warning. Do not attempt.

My head is so big I have to wear a jock strap and condom to stay warm!

What did zero say to eight?

Nice Belt!