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
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
@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
@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
@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
@stephanurus said in Trumpet won’t play:
Hey! I just got it to play! But I had to blow quite hard. I used to play cornet 60 years ago and don’t remember the cornet being this hard to play. It requires an almost superhuman effort to sound anything. That can’t be right.
Do you have a friend who plays the trumpet? If so, let him/her try the horn, to see if it's difficult to play. If it is, then take it to a tech.
Mike
I had an ER shift today. Stopped by a cemetery on the way home to play taps. Used my Getzen Field Trumpet.
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
@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
Yes, it has been quieter. I wish them all the best. And I realize it's human nature to dig in our heels and lose objectivity once in a while. We've all done it. I've done it. But I suspect that if these 2 bans are temporary, then the quiet will be temporary, too. And I think that TB's growth will be limited, if we continue to allow such behavior. (I hope I'm wrong.)
TH would have edited/deleted the posts in the threads in question. And if the comments continued, TH would have deleted the threads. This can appear heavy-handed, but I think it works. And while I think our Admin has done a great job, I think he should consider deleting those threads (and future threads that get out of hand).
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
@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.
@Dr-GO said in Please Help Me Understand Something (Pt 2):
@tmd said in Please Help Me Understand Something (Pt 2):
@Dr-Mark said in Please Help Me Understand Something (Pt 2):
You're welcome "Dr" Mike
Now you're getting it Mark. The strategic use of quotes is an example of passive-aggression. Just like you did in your initial post in this thread.
Mike
THANK GOD Passive-aggressive disorder is no longer listed in DMS-5. Not a medical issue at all (at least not one physicians can bill for). My theory is all the psychiatrists sitting on the DMS-5 review board were Passive-aggressive, yes?
No argument here, Gary. But you bill for it as a Cluster B personality disorder. Passive aggression, rationalization, narcissism, splitting. It's all here in this thread.
Are your clinics still closed Gary? Is telehealth working out for you? So far, we're down 4 MDs in our ER. Lots of surge shifts to cover.
Mike
Thanks for the information, and for all of your help. This action was a long time in coming.
Mike
Based on what little we know, I doubt MJ wants to sell the TrumpetMaster.com domain. The domain itself was probably worth $1,000 to $2,000, possibly more with the associated content. It's still probably worth a few hundred bucks. But the more time passes, the more its value will decline.
MJ could have cashed out, and created an orderly transfer. But this did not happen. We can only speculate why. I hope he's okay, and that nothing tragic happened. And I wish him all the best.
The domain is registered through 2023. At that point, it likely will have little value. If you do a whois lookup, you can get the phone number and email address of the domain's proxy owner. Give them a call.
Mike
@Dr-GO said in First gig today:
Did you lead off with "Fever"?
It's in our book, but we didn't play it. But on request, we played the Baby Elephant Walk, which my bass player said is proof that we'll do anything for tips.
Mike
@grune said in Clean with 'alcohol'?:
I use 75% Ethanol, as this is proven to be the most effective against germs and spores (higher % evaporates too rapidly, lower % is useless).
This gets debated from time-to-time. But any concentration between 60%-90% is considered effective, with 70% considered the most effective.
I prefer Ethanol, for a few reasons: not toxic; acts instantly against spores;
Alcohols can kill many bacteria, fungi, and viruses. But they are generally not effective against spores.
And paradoxically, high concentrations of alcohols are less effective at killing these organisms, because water is needed for them to act. High-concentration alcohols are meant to be used as solvents, not as disinfectants. This appears to be what @grune is alluding to in the last paragraph of his original post. And I agree with him, that ethanol is considered safer to use than isopropyl alcohol.
I don't regularly use them myself. But alcohol-based agents can have a role in cleaning your horn. However, much of this may be moot. Because you won't get these organisms out of your horn, unless you first get all the "pizza" out of your horn. These organisms thrive in the organic material in your trumpet. This is why the best way to clean your horn is the tried-and-true method of dish washing liquid, a snake, and lots of warm water. Remove the organic material and wash it away, and you've gotten rid of these organisms more effectively than isopropyl alcohol or ethanol.
Mike
