We played our first gig today. It was at a farmers market, with these venues operating as essential services, albeit with some restrictions. We performed as a piano/bass duo. The market was pretty well attended, considering it was the day after the 4th of July. Masks and social distancing were in place. Everybody was friendly, happy to be out, and happy to be hearing some live music. We jokingly called our band The Social Dissonance.

Mike

@Dale-Proctor said in Seeking input on Rules:

Keep it simple - no profanity, no name calling, nothing unrelated to trumpets/cornets/flugelhorns/etc. and musical topics in general. That gives topics a pretty wide latitude without excessive rules. Be civil to your fellow members if there’s a disagreement on some point, and keep things PG in case younger people are looking in.

I like this reply. Building on it, first and foremost, I'm looking for "community", for an opportunity to talk to like-minded people. And although I may have questions from time-to-time, I'm not here looking for answers.

So I agree with @Dale-Proctor. Keep it focused on the trumpet and related topics, with wide latitude. But above all else, keep it friendly.

Mike

@Bob-Pixley said in The One:

I have a 1976 Bach Strad, ML 43 that is a terrific trumpet. I've owned it since the early 1980s, and although I've bought (and sold) many other trumpets since then, the Bach has always been my "go to" trumpet. Great sound and intonation, even scale, plays easily.

I'm also partial to my 1974 Bach 43*, which I purchased back in the mid-70s.

When I started playing again (about 10 years ago after a 20-year layoff), I started looking for a new horn. My 43* took a lot of abuse over the years. I went on an extended safari for 2-3 years, looking for a new trumpet. In the end, there were none that I liked better than my 43*. So I sent it off to Kanstul to erase years of wear and rebuild the valves. There are many good horns out there, of course. But the 43* is the one I'm most used to playing, and thus, it's "the one" for me.

Mike

I find this to be a very unfortunate thread. And to the moderators/administrator I ask ... Is this site is better off having this thread?

Much of what we do when playing the trumpet is indiscernible, and as such, is open to interpretation. And much of the physics and physiology we reference is often anecdotal and unscientific. Because of this, there's very little value when some posts a link and declares it to be dogma.

We all dig in our heels from time to time, as was very evident in this thread. This is human nature, and is understandable. But this site needs moderators who know how to respectfully put out these fires, and not fan the flames. In addition this site needs an administrator who knows when to delete self-destructive threads that may cause irreparable harm.

Mike

@Kehaulani said in The New Reality:

I can't hear Bolero without thinking of Bo Derick.

When I saw that movie in my late teens, it was all about Bo Derick. Then I saw it again in my 40s, and I realized it was really all about Dudley Moore's midlife crisis.

Mike

@neal085 said in TM Refugee - Late to the Party.:

A few quick questions: How can I improve my range in 3 easy steps, but only practicing 5 minutes a day? Is double high C the one below the staff? Miles Davis or Freddie Hubbard? Is there balm in Gilead? Where does Rowuk hide his secret collection of P.E.T.E.s? Here's a video of me playing a song I've never practiced before, can you please critique? Is Kenny G still considered the best jazz artist of all time? Oh, and where's the Argument Clinic?

A few quick answers ...
Prayer.
No.
Chet.
Who cares.
It's a secret.
Again, "prayer".
No.
On Facebook.

Mike

@administrator said in Structure of the Trumpet by Yamaha:

Also, I can see the news headlines now...

Disturbing Yamaha Thread Brings TrumpetBoards to its Knees!

I hope not. Disagreements are human nature. What sets us apart is how we resolve them.

Mike

@ROWUK said in Valve oils:

I successfully use LaTromba T2 (new bottle), Ultra Pure, Hetmans (various thicknesses) and Monster (various thicknesses). LaTromba T2 is the cheapest (in Europe). I buy it by the case.

They are all "equal" on my horns if applied properly.

I agree that most any of these oils would be adequate. Personally, I use Hetman, not because I think it's the best. I use it because it gets the job done, it's the oil my tech uses, and it's easy to obtain in various in various formulations.

Regarding use, once a week, I wipe down my valves and casings with a lint-free cloth, wipe out the vents and caps with a tissue, and then reoil and lube. No problems. No buildup. No need to oil daily.

Mike

@Dr-GO said in What's in your mute bag?:

By the way Mike, here is what is in the bag behind the mute bag:

Both of which are the bags of the healing Arts!

Nice. I don't use a medical bag any more. I don't need much in the Emergency Department. Here's a pic of what is actually in my pockets at work ... along with a description of what other people think is in my pockets.

@ROWUK said in PLEASE KEEP CIVIL!:

The discussion here in this thread is exemplary of something far different. No one asked why escalation occured - “Keep it Civil” is just a bandaid - a lame attempt to keep an infection from spreading. I would insist that a band aid on top of a festering wound is not the best solution - although for a while, out of sight is out of mind. We may need some time until a diagnosis is possible, but I do not see the questions even being asked.

I don't think we need a diagnosis. The lack of civility was due to one person, and assisted at times by one other person. I don't think the reason for their bad behavior had anything to do with the other members here. They are both gone/banned.

This thread also evolved into "where do we go from here". That's a good thing. But I think it's independent of the bad behavior of a former member.

Mike

@dr-go said in Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) /Auld Lang Syne:

Beautiful, and Happy New Year to you my friend, from the Moderna wuss!

Happy New Year Gary!

Now that I think about it, I pfeel that Moderna was a pfabulous choice pfor you. I've had trouble pforming words since I went with Pfizer.

Mike

The holidays just past. But FYI, a couple years ago, I transcribed the following and uploaded it into the MuseScore library.

"Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) /Auld Lang Syne", as performed by Yo-Yo Ma and Chris Botti,

https://musescore.com/user/4720896/scores/4873573

Mike

Same here. I use progressive, and my vision stinks without glasses. Measured distance to stand, and had my ophthalmologist make a prescription for me. Opted for single vision instead of bifocals. They work great.

Mike

Thanks for the update. Very sorry to hear about this. Praying for a full recovery.

Mike

@Dale-Proctor said in Hello! Welcome to TB, who are you?:

I ran across this screen shot of me playing Eb cornet in the movie. That’s me on the end by the stair.

Very cool.

@ROWUK said in Valve oils:

I successfully use LaTromba T2 (new bottle), Ultra Pure, Hetmans (various thicknesses) and Monster (various thicknesses). LaTromba T2 is the cheapest (in Europe). I buy it by the case.

They are all "equal" on my horns if applied properly.

I agree that most any of these oils would be adequate. Personally, I use Hetman, not because I think it's the best. I use it because it gets the job done, it's the oil my tech uses, and it's easy to obtain in various in various formulations.

Regarding use, once a week, I wipe down my valves and casings with a lint-free cloth, wipe out the vents and caps with a tissue, and then reoil and lube. No problems. No buildup. No need to oil daily.

Mike

@ROWUK said in a new way to learn scales (and a bunch of other stuff in the process):

Scales, modes and triads are a great way to build patterns - although not new, most of us will admit that we do not practice them enough. Certainly worthy of a post in pedagogy.

I wish someone would write all these patterns down.

Jerry Coker's Patterns For Jazz, pattern #79. The book contains many patterns that anyone (not just jazz musicians) can use to learn their way around their instrument.

Mike

@Newell-Post said in I'm desperate and at a lost with reactions to metal mouthpieces.:

@tmd He didn't say he's not allergic to silver or brass. (Sorry for the double negative.)

Very true. But it would be unusual if the allergist didn't test him for these two additional metals. I very easily could be misunderstanding something here, and I hope the OP finds a good solution for all of this. But assuming he is not allergic to anything, we are left with a person with not-the-best practice/playing habits, and who is looking for a mouthpiece as a solution.

Mike

@replacedflea said in I'm desperate and at a lost with reactions to metal mouthpieces.:

Over this summer I managed to see an allergist and they did a patch test.  Turns out I AM NOT allergic to gold, cobalt, or nickle.

Just to clarify, he initially thought this was an allergy. He went to an allergist and found that was NOT allergic to these metals.

Mike

Very sorry to hear this. You talk about bad practice habits, playing in pain, and having no allergies. Have you considered this is not a mouthpiece problem? Have you considered getting a basic Bach 3c, 5c, or 7c, or the Yamaha equivalent, and starting a healthy practice and playing routine?

Mike