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    • RE: Bots are getting scary

      @jolter
      I agree that the “free public version” that I have access to has limited abilities in certain areas, but imagine what the capabilities will be in 5, 10, or 25 years. In the mean while consider what a human writer can do with this. Here are some extreme examples:

      StevenP
      Put the following text into the style of Chaucer. ***“And so we see yet again how Chatgpt is all style and little substance.

      You gave it some clever prompts, and the results are fun to read, but nobody could read that and actually gain any understanding of how Adams’ teachings were different from Chicowitz’s.

      I’m not saying that AI will never threaten real writers, perhaps it will improve, but in this current implementation I think the only writers who need to fear for their jobs are middling copywriters and corporate PR drones who are already churning out meaningless molasses for the masses. Good riddance to such jobs, I say.”***

      Lo and behold, good sirs and ladies, doth Chatgpt showeth us once more its mastery o'er style, yet lacketh substance in its words. Ye gave it clever prompts, and the results doth entertain, yet none may gain true understanding of how Adams' teachings doth differ from Chicowitz's.

      I doth not say that AI shall ne'er threaten true scribes, perchance it shall improve, but in this current form, I doth believe that only those writers who pen mediocre words and speaketh nought but empty sweet nothings for the masses need fear for their livelihoods. Farewell and good riddance to such tasks, I sayeth.

      StevenP
      Put the same text into the style of JR Tolkien

      Behold, the deeds of ChatGPT yet again reveals its skill in the art of words, yet the depth of its meaning is found wanting. Ye gave it clever prompts, and the results are pleasing to the ear, but none shall find true understanding of the distinctions betwixt the teachings of Adams and Chicowitz therein.

      I do not say that this device of Men shall ever pose a true threat to the craft of true scribes, for perchance it shall improve. But in this present form, let only those who pen mediocre words and speak naught but empty promises to the multitude fear for their livelihood. Farewell and good riddance to such works I say.

      posted in Pedagogy
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    • RE: Bots are getting scary

      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.

      posted in Pedagogy
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    • RE: Bots are getting scary

      An article today from the New York Post:
      “ChatGPT could make these jobs obsolete: ‘The wolf is at the door’”. The link is below.
      One of the more interesting facts mentioned was that the chat bot scored higher than many humans on the MBA Exam administered by the Wharton School Of Business. A link corroborating this also is included.

      https://nypost.com/2023/01/25/chat-gpt-could-make-these-jobs-obsolete/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=mail_app

      https://nypost.com/2023/01/23/chatgpt-outperforms-humans-on-wharton-mba-exam-professor/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=mail_app

      posted in Pedagogy
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    • RE: Starting over after a year

      @j-jericho said in Starting over after a year:

      @curlydoc said in Starting over after a year:
      Any suggestions for reclaiming the low notes?

      Yeah; patience and time. Glad you're getting back into playing!

      I agree with J Jericho. Practice and time will get you there. This video might help illustrate this point.

      posted in Comeback Players
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    • RE: Bots are getting scary

      @j-jericho said in Bots are getting scary:

      Are we at the point at which we have conversations with programs designed to replicate the presence of humans? How profoundly does the development of this technology affect the nature of communication? Are there aspects of this path that will reveal a less than desirable journey and or destination? Will asking programs such as http://chat.openai.com/ these questions reveal reliable answers? Who's running the show, anyway? And what are their intentions? Bots are getting scary, indeed.

      posted in Pedagogy
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    • RE: A little humour

      GRANDMA, WHAT DID YOU DO WITH THE MONEY YOU GOT FROM SELLING GRANDPA’S TRUMPET COLLECTION?
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      posted in Lounge
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    • RE: What are you listening to?

      @kehaulani said in What are you listening to?:

      Well. somebody went to a lot of trouble putting that together, but I wonder - what criteria? No:
      Carol King
      James Taylor:
      BS&T and Chicago
      Barry Manilow (sorry)
      Ray Charles
      Aretha Franklin?

      The list could go on.

      This is the compiler’s personal opinion, and only includes one song per year. As a result, many songs that you, I, or others would pick are left out. Below is the “Description” the compiler posted with the video on YouTube.

      A9570C00-9F16-4437-B2ED-E6A5DB0FDF5B.jpeg

      posted in Miscellaneous
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    • RE: Bots are getting scary

      @jolter
      The following if from the “horse’s mouth”. Below is a query that I presented to chat.openai.com, the chat bot that was cited in the first post of this discussion.

      StevenP
      Explain how a large language model bot works

      A large language model bot, such as ChatGPT, is a type of artificial intelligence that uses machine learning to understand and generate natural language. It is trained on a massive dataset of text, such as books, articles, and websites, and uses this training data to learn the patterns and structures of human language. When given a prompt, such as a question or statement, the model uses this knowledge to generate a response that is relevant and grammatically correct. The model uses a neural network architecture called a transformer, which allows it to handle large amounts of input data and generate output text that is more human-like than previous language models.

      StevenP
      Explain in more detail

      A large language model bot, such as ChatGPT, is a type of artificial intelligence that uses machine learning to understand and generate natural language. The model is trained on a massive dataset of text, such as books, articles, and websites, and uses this training data to learn the patterns and structures of human language.

      The training process involves feeding the model a large amount of text data and adjusting the model's parameters, or "weights," to minimize the difference between the model's output and the correct output. This process is called "supervised learning" because the model is given labeled examples of input-output pairs and learns to generalize from them.

      Once the model is trained, it can be used to generate text in response to a given prompt. For example, if the prompt is a question, the model will generate a grammatically correct and relevant answer. The model uses a neural network architecture called a transformer, which allows it to handle large amounts of input data and generate output text that is more human-like than previous language models. The transformer architecture is based on self-attention mechanisms, which allows the model to weigh the importance of different words in the input when generating the output.

      Additionally, a GPT-like models are also fine-tuned on specific task, like question answering, summarization, translation, etc.

      It's worth mentioning that, despite the impressive results, the model does not have a true understanding of the meaning of the text, it just has learned to predict the next word in a sentence based on the previous words.

      FURTHER FOLLOWUP QUERY:

      StevenP
      What is the difference between you and HAL5000

      HAL 9000 is a fictional artificial intelligence character that appeared in Arthur C. Clarke's novel "2001: A Space Odyssey" and the associated film directed by Stanley Kubrick. HAL (Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer) 9000 is a sentient computer that controls the systems of the Discovery One spacecraft and interacts with the crew.

      I, ChatGPT, am a large language model created by OpenAI. I am not sentient, but I am able to understand and respond to natural language text inputs. I am trained on a massive dataset of text from the internet and can generate human-like responses to prompts.

      StevenP
      Define sentient computer

      Sentient refers to the ability to perceive or feel things. In the context of computers, sentient would refer to a computer that is able to perceive or feel things in a way that is similar to how humans do. A sentient computer would be able to understand and respond to its environment, and have some level of self-awareness. It would be able to process information, learn from experience, and make decisions based on that information. However, it's important to note that there is currently no consensus among scientists and philosophers about what it would mean for a machine to be truly sentient, and it is still a topic of research and debate.

      StevenP
      Does a sentient computer exist today, and if not, when is it predicted that it will exist

      Currently, there is no consensus among experts that any computer or machine can be considered truly sentient. While there are advanced AI systems that can perform tasks that were once thought to require human-like intelligence, such as image and speech recognition, natural language processing, and decision making, these systems are not sentient in the way that humans are. They are able to process and analyze large amounts of data, but they do not have a subjective experience of the world or a sense of self-awareness.

      There is ongoing research in the field of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and artificial superintelligence (ASI) which aims to create machines that can perform any intellectual task that a human can. But it's difficult to predict when, or if, such a machine will be developed. Some experts believe that it could happen within decades, while others believe it may never happen. The development of truly sentient computers would require a significant breakthrough in our understanding of the nature of consciousness and intelligence.

      posted in Pedagogy
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    • RE: What are you listening to?

      If you think Bots are scary, and you are old as me, you might find this even scarier as you do the math

      posted in Miscellaneous
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    • RE: Bots are getting scary

      @trumpetb said in Bots are getting scary:

      I dont see the AI taking over the somewhat illogical leaps of thought and intellect that human beings are capable of.

      In other words I see the AI just like all other areas of computer advances, taking over the mundane work, but the application of that work, the inspired and inspirational innovation remains the sole province of humans who reside in the genius area of research and development.

      An AI after all simply follows rules that humans devise, and that fundamentally limits what they can do.

      Poor, Average, and High Quality scientists and engineers follow rules, genius scientists and engineers depart from those rules and break new ground and humanity develops to new heights.

      How can an AI break the accepted rules unless it is programmed not to follow rules and that must defeat the AI right from the start.

      I dont feel threatened or at all worried.

      The following post is not meant to be argumentative or political, but explains the concern that I have that AI ultimately will be used in a counterproductive manner.
      You may not feel threatened or worried, but the computer scientists and engineers developing AI are human beings, and human beings do not always use the best judgement and reasoning. As a recent example, I would point you to the scientific and genetic engineering approach to “gain of function” research, apparently supported by top scientists of many nations, including the United States, Great Britain, China, etc.

      There are too many other glaring examples of human behavior, that reasonable people would agree are not following the “rules of society”, but never the less occurred in massive scale. Just do a “search”, which is a form of AI of: “List of genocides by death toll”
      I could go on and on, but I think that these illustrate my concerns.
      Unfortunately, since AI is programmed by human beings, I do feel threatened and worried. Overwhelmingly AI has been and will be used for beneficial purposes, but with human beings in charge of development and programming, it will be misused.
      Perhaps at age 74, this will not be in my lifetime, but I am very concerned for the wellbeing of my children, grandchildren etc.

      posted in Pedagogy
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    • RE: A little humour

      *** The 4 Hornsmen of the Apocolypse**

      posted in Lounge
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    • RE: Bots are getting scary

      Another example of AI, specifically published “finance articles” you may have read and relied on. It is scary!

      https://www.ntd.com/cnets-use-of-ai-to-write-articles-sparks-concern_895653.html

      posted in Pedagogy
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    • RE: Any recent experience on resuming playing after CAGS?

      @tjcombo
      Congratulations on your excellent medical, physical, as well as musical recovery. It sounds like you hit the Trifecta!!!

      CE2AA0BF-7891-4570-81E5-77EFD3D0EAD8.jpeg

      posted in Medical Concerns
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    • RE: Bots are getting scary

      The following is an article that is a natural, expected consequence of the AI BOTS.
      The headline and link are below.

      “Two professors who say they caught students cheating on essays with ChatGPT explain why AI plagiarism can be hard to prove”.

      https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/two-professors-caught-students-cheating-080000215.html

      posted in Pedagogy
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    • RE: A little humour

      I was in Stowe, Vermont last week and stopped at this store. I found the Beer and Wine options at this Natural Food, or Health Food Store humorous, but after thinking about it……..

      AC758AE1-BC03-463C-A454-567322088D0D.jpeg

      posted in Lounge
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    • RE: Dolnet mastertone Deluxe

      @captainrat
      Here are more links that speculate that Dolnet Trumpets may be stencils.

      https://www.trumpetherald.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=153994&sid=745c53888eec592d99f7586929edaeb3

      For few additional links you can do a Google search, “ Dolnet Trumpet Trumpet Herald “

      posted in Bb & C Trumpets
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    • RE: Dolnet mastertone Deluxe

      I gather that Dolnet primarily manufactured Saxophones. The following is a link to their Saxophone History.
      http://www.saxpics.com/dolnet/index.htm

      posted in Bb & C Trumpets
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    • RE: Weirdest thing happened

      I sometimes notice that Apple does not always play well with others.
      The new thing was some AirPods which are wireless headphones, but they are Apple. Still wouldn’t rule that out. I do notice that my MacBook seems to eventually “learn” better habits in time.

      Wayne,
      If I am not mistaken, Apple AirPods also have a microphone. If this is correct, perhaps installing it changed the sampling rate of your Yamaha Silent Mute temporarily. I certainly am not a computer, or audio expert, but I am sure of what Jamulous did to the audio input of my Zoom H4n Pro microphone.

      posted in Miscellaneous
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    • RE: Weirdest thing happened

      Wayne,
      I had a similar issue last January. I was using my iMac and Zoom Recorder Microphone. I was interacting (playing simultaneously) with other musicians located throughout North America using software to facilitate this called Jamulus. When we were playing together, my playing sounded through the headphones one half to one step higher to the rest of the online ensemble. Without the headphones, I was playing in tune. After I reinstalled the microphone and adjusted the parameters of Jamulous, the problem corrected. This problem also manifested itself intermittently on GarageBand as well, where the pitch recorded on GarageBand was 1 - 2 halfsteps sharp compared to what came out of the horn. The only way I found to solve this intermittent problem was to remove Jamulous from my computer.
      In your case, you were monitoring your Yamaha Silent Mute System through your headphones on your Mac. You assumed that the background tracks were modified in pitch. Is it possible that your recorded pitch from the Yamaha Silent Mute was modified and the background tracks were the correct pitch?
      Had you installed any new software on your Mac that might have created a sample rate issue and modified the pitch? If the sample rate of Your Microphone was, for example 48kHZ and your computer got reset to 44KHz, your recorded and monitored pitch would be relatively sharp compared to your background recordings. BTW, when I discussed the problem with Apple and Jamulous Tech Support, no one could explain the problem, correct the problem, and each pointed their fingers at each other.

      posted in Miscellaneous
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    • Rudolph, The Rest Of The Story

      You all know the story of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer. I for one played it at least a dozen times in the last couple of weeks. If you need to refresh your memory, here it is:

      Here is the rest of the story!!! This is an example of exhaustive investigative reporting that answers numerous previously unanswered questions. It will take about 15 minutes to read, but time well spent, especially if read between practice sessions, thus relating it to “Trumpet” and making it relevant to this site. You will never think of Rudolph in the “same light”.

      https://actioncookbook.substack.com/p/theotherreindeer

      posted in Lounge
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