If you don't enjoy every one of the ones you have, you have too many.
Best posts made by J. Jericho
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RE: How many is too many?
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RE: Trumpet Based “News” Article
Well, featuring the reversed image of trombone player Stefan Schulz, however accomplished he is, doesn't fit the subject of this article, although substituting a video of Terry Clark in place of something featuring Clark Terry lends a certain continuity to the veracity of the author. Besides, if SSmith1226 isn't on the list, something's not right!
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RE: Thoughts about mouthpiece placement
The position of most resonance for me is approximately 57.5/42.5 %. I'm not being facetious about this; it's not as different as 60/40 and not as equal as 55/45. Over the years my mouthpiece position has moved toward using more upper lip.
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RE: Newbie with repair question
@jessie We need more information from you, but you might try this first:
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RE: RIP Trumpet "Master"
@Tobylou8 said in RIP Trumpet "Master":
I've looked at his post's and I think he's just not a "fan" of Rowuk. I don't think he's the owner. He boasts "major" credentials but wants to stay anonymous. Probably just an upset trollish person.
Actual photo of TH's "Gottfried Reiche"
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RE: appearances vs practice
@_mark_ said in appearances vs practice:
(W)hen I watch accomplished trumpeters on youtube videos, it's often hard to see that they are making any great changes in their embouchures even when running fast lines across octaves.That's because they're not. The changes are small, focused, and subtle. You can't see much of what's going on (if anything) from the outside. Also, it takes more than an embouchure to effect playing notes, not to mention an incredible amount of time spent on proper practice. It has been said that practice makes perfect. This concept has been corrected to "Perfect practice makes perfect." You can practice a lot, but if it's not correct, you're developing and ingraining habits that will hinder you. It's a system that incorporates your entire body (including the brain) and your instrument. Nobody said it was easy. It takes time, dedication, analysis, persistence, and a way to sustain morale during this never-ending, often frustrating process.
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RE: Community Band
@Bob-Pixley said in Community Band:
I've never understood why directors punish the musicians with rehearsals right before a performance. Surely they realize they are tiring the musicians to the point that the last rehearsal is the best performance, not the concert.
You have described perfectly a Big Band concert when I was in college. The director had us come in early so we could run through some spots he wasn't satisfied with. Then we went through the entire concert. Then we went through the entire concert again. Then a short break, followed by showtime! Everyone was a bit fatigued, and I was the featured soloist out in front of the band for one of the charts. I was not at my best, and the audience could hear it. After the number I took my bow and trotted back to the trumpet section so I could get there before the applause died down.
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RE: Yamaha Miyashiro with red rot
@flugelgirl said in Yamaha Miyashiro with red rot:
@Kehaulani sure does, unless you like green hands!
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RE: Newbie with repair question
@jessie You've found a community consisting of members willing and able to help. We are also members of the real world.
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RE: The One
@Kehaulani said in The One:
Yeah, and lose the moustache. It stiffens your upper lip.
Imagine how much better Doc Severinsen could play without his.
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RE: Valve re-fit, original or modern?
@mike-ansberry It would explain the use of copper plating the valves to mitigate any galling concerns. The reasoning could be that there wouild be little wear on the casings, and the valves could be inexpensively replated as necessary.
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RE: New Player has entered the Game
Welcome to TrumpetBoards!
Your goal of playing this piece is achievable if you keep it simple and play the high notes down an octave, staying in the same register as what is played through 0:42 in this video. Do not strain to try to achieve too much too soon. Playing high notes comes as an eventual result of playing the rest carefully and may take much longer than you expect to be able to do so. Lots of patience is required.
As for a suitable trumpet, Thomann seems to have a good reputation, and I expect that if you contact them, they can help guide you in your purchase. There are many members of TrumpetBoards who are happy to assist as well. Feel free to ask whatever questions you like.
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RE: Keying ~fingering
@georgeb said in Keying ~fingering:
... regardless of what the experts say, you have to use what works for you.Agreed. The goals are to play efficiently and comfortably and to not wear out the horn in the process.
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RE: We're off to a good start
Right now most of us have more answers than questions, as we've been around awhile, and there are fewer mysteries to solve. As newer, less experienced players find TB, we'll have more technical chat, and we all can learn from whatever comes up. Also, we'll find things we want to learn more about. It will evolve. What's that rule again?... oh, yeah... patience.
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RE: New Player has entered the Game
Ah, Ye Olde Mouthpiece Safaris. I remember them well. Glad to be done with them. In the overall scheme of things, they were a necessary part of my learning process, though.