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@Dr-GO said

Maybe so, but at one point I had a dancer sitting on my organ.

@dfcoleman

@administrator said in Vuvuzela:

Are these instruments made in Venevuvuzela?

Maracas, Venevuvuzela

@Dr-GO said in Blessing Super Artist Trumpet:

I am actually very interested in that leather couch!

It is very comfortable and has two lounge chairs built in. It is not vintage, but is well balanced. If you ever come to Florida, I will let you try it out. We can play trumpet duets utilizing both lounge chairs.

@bobmiller1969
The same invitation is open to you to try the Mt. Vernon Bach.

Bringing the discussion back to discussion of Trumpet Pedagogy, here are answers to questions posed to www. Chat.Openai.com.
Each of these were generated a few seconds after submission.

StevenP
In the style of Chaucer explain the Claude Gordon principle of trumpet playing

In days of old, when knights were bold
And trumpets loud did sound,
A man named Claude, with skill and care,
A trumpet method found.

He taught the art of breath control,
And proper lip vibration,
To play with power, yet with grace,
A true inspiration.

His principle, known far and wide,
Is still taught to this day,
For those who seek to master trumpets
In Chaucer's time or today.

So if thou doth desire to play
A trumpet fair and true,
Remember Claude and his teachings,
And success shall come to you.

StevenP
In a biblical style explain the principles of the Adam school of trumpet pedagogy

And it came to pass, in the days of Adam, a man of great wisdom and skill, that he didst set forth the principles of trumpet playing. And he didst teach the children of music the ways of breath control and proper lip vibration. And he didst say, "Let your sound be like the thunder of the Lord, but with the softness of the morning dew."

And the people didst listen and didst practice, and they didst become mighty players of the trumpet. And their sound didst fill the land, and all who heard didst marvel at the beauty and power.

And Adam didst also teach them the importance of discipline and dedication, saying, "As ye tend to the garden of the Lord, so too must ye tend to your instrument, for it is a gift from the Lord."

And the people didst take these principles to heart, and they didst become true masters of the trumpet. And their music didst bring joy to the hearts of all who heard.

And it is written, "Blessed are the players of the trumpet, for they shall bring forth sweet melodies unto the Lord."

StevenP
In the style of William Shakespeare discuss the similarities and differences of the trumpet pedagogy of Claude Gordon, William Adam, Vincent Cichowicx, and Maynard Furgoson.

With Claude Gordon, William Adam, Vincent Cichowicz, and Maynard Ferguson, four trumpet players of great renown,
Whose pedagogy didst shape the art of trumpet playing, both similarities and differences can be found.

Claude Gordon didst teach breath control,
As did Adam, with discipline and dedication.
Cichowicz didst focus on sound and phrasing,
While Maynard Ferguson's approach was one of improvisation.

All four didst share a love for the trumpet
And a desire to teach others the way.
But in their methods, subtle differences didst emerge,
As each had their own unique way to play.

Gordon's approach was strict and traditional,
Adam's was one of discipline and care,
Cichowicz's was more modern and experimental,
While Ferguson's was wild and rare.

In conclusion, each trumpet pedagogue
Had a unique approach to teaching the art,
But all shared a love for the trumpet
And a desire to impart their heart.

StevenP
In the style of jean shepherd, discuss the trumpet strengths and weaknesses of Maurice Andre and Arturo Sandoval and discuss their similarities and differences

Ah, Maurice Andre and Arturo Sandoval, two of the most legendary trumpet players of our time. Let me tell ya, these guys are the real deal, each with their own unique style and approach to the instrument.

Maurice Andre, now he's a real master of the trumpet, a virtuoso in the truest sense of the word. The guy's technique is second to none, and he can hit notes that most folks would think were impossible. But, ya know, sometimes I think that all that technique can get in the way of the music. It's like he's so focused on hitting the right notes that he forgets to let the emotion come through.

Arturo Sandoval, on the other hand, he's all about the emotion. When that man plays, you can feel it in your bones. He's got a real fire in his playing, and it's impossible not to get caught up in it. But, and this is just my personal opinion, I don't think he's quite as polished as Andre. He's a little rough around the edges, if you know what I mean.

But, here's the thing, both Andre and Sandoval are so incredibly talented, and they both have had such a huge impact on the world of music. They've both traveled the world, playing for audiences in every corner of the globe, and they've both left a lasting legacy.

In terms of similarities, I'd say that both of them have a real passion for music and a real dedication to their craft. They're both incredibly hardworking and driven.

In terms of differences, as I mentioned earlier, Andre is a master of technique while Sandoval is all about the emotion. Andre is a classically trained trumpet player while Sandoval is a jazz trumpet player. They come from different countries and different cultural background.

All in all, both Maurice Andre and Arturo Sandoval are truly exceptional trumpet players, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. And, in a way, that's what makes them both so special. Each one has something different to offer, and they've both left an indelible mark on the world of music.

@Tobylou8 said in A little humour:

“With a little help from my friends”
This statue that I saw today in Puenta Arenas, Chile reminded me ofTobylou8’s post and
J Jericho's response

@1973-LS4 said in My New Trumpet:

@SSmith1226
Sounding great, Steve! What a cool instrument.
Next time play a little of the Liberty Bell March by Sousa.

Willy,
The Pukaea sound has somewhat of a “woody” character to it. I don’t think that is sound that Sousa was striving for, but I will give it a try. If it works out I’ll come down and rejoin the Florida Keys Concert Band on the Liberty Bell if I can play the First Pukaea Part.
Thanks for the compliment, and please say hello to the rest of the band from me!

Does anyone have any idea about what this trumpet is, what the origin is, and its potential value? It belonged to a friend of mine whose uncle passed away and left it to him. I have no idea whether it functions fully, partially, or not at all. Thanks in advance for any input!

@j-jericho said in Bots are getting scary:

@ssmith1226 Does ChatGPT provide references/footnotes with its summaries? When I want generic information, Wikipedia provides it, but usually when I do an internet search, I want to be able to screen the sources, as some have more veracity than others.

If you ask it, it will provide sources. The below is an example. Remember, Wikipedia is not necessarily accurate either.
StevenP
Discuss all manifestations of Neurosarcoidosis including central, spinal, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system manifestations. Provide footnotes citing sources

Neurosarcoidosis is a manifestation of sarcoidosis that affects the nervous system and can present in various forms.

Central nervous system (CNS) manifestations include meningitis, cranial nerve involvement, and brain lesions. CNS symptoms can range from headache, confusion, and memory loss to seizures and behavioral changes.
Spinal cord involvement can lead to a range of symptoms including pain, paresthesia, and lower extremity weakness or paralysis.
Peripheral nervous system (PNS) involvement can result in peripheral neuropathy, causing sensory symptoms like numbness, tingling, and burning, as well as motor symptoms such as muscle weakness and wasting.
Autonomic nervous system involvement can lead to symptoms such as orthostatic hypotension, cardiovascular disturbances, and bladder or bowel dysfunction.
It is important to note that the manifestation of neurosarcoidosis can vary greatly among individuals and can present as a single or multiple system involvement.

Sources:

Harbo HF, Kyvik KO. Sarcoidosis: a complex genetic and environmental disease. Genes & Immunity. 2003;4(2):63-70.
Alho AM, van der Meide PH, Visser LH. Neurological manifestations of sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis vasculitis and diffuse lung diseases. 2006;23(2):85-90.
Alsulami Z, Castro-Gago M, Calero-Linares C, et al. Clinical manifestations and therapeutic options in neurosarcoidosis: a comprehensive review. Journal of the neurological sciences. 2017;375:85-93.

@moshe said

I am stuck in Louisville, Kentucky now
because this is where I came for a job more than 25 years ago....

I have amazing bragging rights...
I need to create a porn name for myself...
Any suggestions?

How did I miss this!!! “The Louisville Slugger- 100% Wood” or “The All Wood Louisville Slugger”

It is obvious that a number of the TB members have a great deal of knowledge and experience that they can impart to the membership. These include areas such as basic trumpet instruction, advanced pedagogy, the comeback player, musical theory, performance including Orchestral, Popular, Big Band, Jazz, Rock, etc., Conducting, Music Composition, Musical Arrangement, playing specialty instruments, instrument building, instrument repair, Instrument restoration, Vintage Instruments, Historical Instruments, the business side of music, etc. The number and variety of these presentations by volunteer experts can go on and on. Perhaps we could pick a day of the week and time that would be inclusive of members from around the world, where it be possible for a series of voluntary presenters can be scheduled weekly to give live talks and lead discussions among TB members and guests on subjects of the presenter’s choosing. Each session can be recorded and later placed in its own thread for people to view, ask questions, and comment on if they were unable to attend the live session. Any posts on theses threads should perhaps be prescreened to avoid inappropriate conflict, lack of civility, or trolling.

Alternatively, the presenter could make a home video of an educational presentation, post it on YouTube, privately or otherwise, with a link on the TB site, in order to open a similar edited discussion or even a live Zoom discussion as one would conduct a book club. There are members that have such videos already made. Perhaps they would be willing to lead discussions based on them.

Not only do we have a core of qualified active members, we have even more nonparticipating members, who might participate either to give a presentation, series of presentations, or attend a presentation. Email Invitations to all members to do this might open up more frequent participation by these individuals as well and demonstrate that we are interested in Trumpet and other musical subject matter.

“At S.E. Shires, craftspeople work hard to create horns that fit their players exactly right.

This story is part of Road Trip 2021, CNET's coverage of the Biden administration's push to grow American manufacturing and make more things in the USA.”

Below is a link to the above story about the S. E. Shires Corperation, an “American Manufacturer”, now owned by Eastman Music, who is ironically is based in China. The premise of the story is also ironic for reasons that I won’t get into, but the story itself is good. . The good news is that the parts are put together in Massachusetts, with some parts fabricated in Massachusetts. I have never played a Shires Trumpet but have only heard good things about them. I guess in a way, this situation is similar to a Chinese corporation that own the Waldorf Astoria in NYC.

https://www.cnet.com/features/horn-in-the-usa-building-better-brass-instruments-one-part-at-a-time/

@Dr-GO said in A little humour:

@SSmith1226 said in A little humour:

@Dr-GO said in A little humour:

The WORSE case of rectal prolapse I've ever seen! Hell's bells, the damn thing looks like it has fibrosis as hard a brass.

A Br-Ass Prolapsing Artisan’s Bell no less.

I’m sure that many of you saw the 2019 multiple Academy Award Film, La La Land. There was a Bar Jazz Club House Band depicted with a heavy set featured trumpet player, played by Bijon Watson. He is an outstanding lead, commercial, studio, pit orchestra, and jazz trumpet player. He has been called to fill in at the Hollywood Bowl, when the parts are too demanding range wise for the regular players.
He was more than able and overqualified to play what ever music the house band played in the context of the movie. Obviously his portrayal was extremely realistic. The irony of it all is that as he was playing the trumpet seamlessly on screen, a friend of his, Wayne Bergeron was playing In the studio what you heard on the Movie’s sound track.
By the way, he was a featured as a soloist at the 2017 ITG. Below is a performance video featuring Bijon and a second video of some scenes from the movie.

@BigDub
If you liked that one, try this one:

A friend of mine went to the local zoo. He reported back that all they had there was one dog and no other animals
He said it was a Shih Tzu

@tjveloce said in In search of “my horn.”:

I’m basically looking for a horn which in a blind sound test might make the listener think “is he playing a trumpet or a flugelhorn?”

A CURRY TF Mouthpiece might be a cost effective alternative.

@Dr-GO said in pet peeves:

@SSmith1226 said in pet peeves:

I will ruminate over that.

For that, you get my udder respect.

That is very kind of you. Your words make me feel like I am teetering on the verge of something big.

FULL YOUTH ORCHESTRA PLAYS MAHLER FROM HOME
By Norman Lebrecht
On March 27, 2020
The New York Youth Symphony had to cancel its spring date at Carnegie Hall but nothing was going to stop them playing.

Click on link below for a movement of Mahler’s first symphony, 74 young musicians playing from home, conducted by Michael Repper.

https://slippedisc.com/2020/03/unbelieee-vable-full-youth-orchestra-plays-mahler-from-home/