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@Kehaulani said in Today's crazy Maynard piece:

For me, artistically, there's a point at which I quit listening to Maynard.

Pretty much the same for me. However with that said, I have never tired of John Faddis. He is probably the most relaxed high range performer I have heard. Arturo is close, but Faddis just plays up in the high range with such a sweat sound.

ABC, on the other side of the spectrum, I can be there for you. My medical practice is now using Zoom to do virtual patient visits. So I can question you, the patient, and do somewhat of an exam through your screen camera to make a rather informed medical decision.

This is a good thing as I have been using the same face mask for 3 days now due to the shortage of supplies. Gloves have been fine.

So to all, hang in there, and stay healthy and safe.

@Dr-Mark said in Lifetime quest finally paying off!:

In high school, adjudicators want all twelve major scales two octaves.

This was true of my high school audition. And while I was able to achieve that F scale for the audition, it was weak and feeble, and in a performance situation where fatigue is always a factor, that F was for me a dream note.

Fast forward to now, that when the high school band plays their alumni concerts (with the same band director still very strong and active), I play that "Star Spangled Banner" trumpet call that ends on the Bb, with the Bb just below double high C. Sends the audience into a thunderous applause every time.

@Sound-Advice said in Lifetime quest finally paying off!:

"How much range is ENOUGH"?

I see this question to have variable answers. It will mostly depend on the music demands that a musician is exposed to perform. For my small group ensemble, I would not need to play above E, and that, would be a rare event. However with one of my big bands with Thad Jones charts and Buddy Rich charts, the A just below double high C is not an uncommon event.

I was listening to the OSU jazz big band play Aja (my jazz orchestra plays this same arrangement) and I was wondering if the lead player would play the ending salvos of those high G's, and much to my dismay, he octaved down on the line. Such a shame as ending that chart on that G is just a killer way to end the song.

So again, "How much range is ENOUGH" is a moving target for a wide spectrum of trumpet players.

@Dr-Mark said in Lifetime quest finally paying off!:

Hi Sound Advice,
...Also, I use LESS AIR as I go up from there.

This concept is key. It is about relaxation as the range progresses, otherwise pushing more air becomes counter productive and can actually splint the muscle controlling the air flow, which ultimate cuts off the sound.

Find a technique that is comfortable, allows you to relay more on energy reserve of airway support, and do so with a mindset of knowing the notes you want to produce will be there.

I believe Sean and Wynton are at odds though.

@Kehaulani said in Lifetime quest finally paying off!:

...when there's a myriad of other systems out there that may have given you more immediate results? Thanks.

Like the Phwwooooooo - Right?

I got my Harrelson Summit in 2017 for (paid it off in 2013) $8,200. Same model with same finish and trim now has an "on sale" price for $12,800.

@tmd said in A Trumpet Cover I Did. Would love some tips/advice!:

How do people keep time when making videos like this? Do they use a click track?

Mike

My guess is a single chamber cardiac pacer for standard rhythms and a duel chamber biventricular for resynchronization.

@Kehaulani said in A Trumpet Cover I Did. Would love some tips/advice!:

I still would like to know about the voicing and chord choice on this.
And, no, I'm not being snarky. I genuinally would like to know.

Actually, Snarky Puppy has some excellent voicing!

Agree. Intonation needs to be improved. Also, if there is a way to sync timing, that would be vital as there is a bit of a muddy quality to the mix.

@J-Jericho said in Vintage Horn Eye Candy:

@Dr-GO said in Vintage Horn Eye Candy:

@J-Jericho said in Vintage Horn Eye Candy:

@grune said in Vintage Horn Eye Candy:

@Dr-GO said in Vintage Horn Eye Candy:

@Kehaulani said in Vintage Horn Eye Candy:

VINTAGE HORN EYE CANDY?

I don't see it.

IF you look real close, you should see a bugle.

I thought the purpose of the picture is to eye Candy. That is her name, right?

Eye?... don't know for sure.

Perhaps you're having a hard time visualizing.

To what are you referring to by hard?

@J-Jericho said in Vintage Horn Eye Candy:

@grune said in Vintage Horn Eye Candy:

@Dr-GO said in Vintage Horn Eye Candy:

@Kehaulani said in Vintage Horn Eye Candy:

VINTAGE HORN EYE CANDY?

I don't see it.

IF you look real close, you should see a bugle.

I thought the purpose of the picture is to eye Candy. That is her name, right?

Eye?... don't know for sure.

So our Governor is closing down all restaurants as of 9 pm TONIGHT. I am convincing Jazz Central to keep our gig going tonight and have a kicking closing out jazz jam from 8-9 PM tonight Here is my suggested set list:

The Party's Over;
Alone Together (limits to a group of 2);
Alright, OK, You Win;
Blues on the Corner (small street of course);
Careless Love;
Chain of Fools;
Days and Nights Waiting;
Displacement;
Do Nothin Till You Hear from Me;
Don't Blame Me;
Fever;
Full Moon and Empty Arms;
Get Out of Town;
Got a Match?;
I'll Be Seeing You;
In Case You Haven't Heard;
Is it Really True?;
It Ain't Necessarily So; I
Just You and Me (that number is still allowed);
Killer Joe (Joe's infected);
Left Alone;
Let's Call the Whole Thing Off;
Lonely Town;
Long Ago and Far Away;
Mercy Mercy Mercy;
Nice Work if You Can Get It;
Who Can I Turn To;
You Better Leave it Alone;

AND FINALLY for those attending with sniffles and a cough, free medical advice within the song:
Upper Manhattan Medical Group!

Venues Closing Down All Around; Creative Alternatives. Let' Hear Them!

No more venues in Ohio. Our Governor just closed all restaurants in Ohio after 9:00 PM tonight. Drive-troughs can remain open.

@grune said in Vintage Horn Eye Candy:

I don't see it.

IF you look real close, you should see a bugle.

Ahhh... Got it. It appears ALL THAT WARPING was hiding that twisted nugget.

@BigDub said in Artist on BOARD:

...modern day update to myGreat Grandfather’ s painting. I didn’t keep strictly to any details....BTW!

That's not what I herd!