Posts made by tmd

@Dr-GO said in Frustrated:

To me Rowuk was the role model of moderators. Tough love is the best!

Tough love, and always willing to help.

Mike

@Dr-GO said in Reasons to NOT Collect Trumpets:

Ah Mike, my wife already knows my ashes go into my original Olds Recording.

Not a bad idea.

Mike

@Comeback said in Reasons to NOT Collect Trumpets:

Niner, your thought about letting next of kin figure out what to do with one’s stuff after death is something I frequently consider.

My jazz trio was hired to play a "life celebration" for a local trumpet player who passed away. Among his horns was his treasured CG Benge Trumpet. That trumpet never left his side. Towards the end of life, when he needed surgery, the horn when with him into the OR. The family mentioned it was being buried with him. Since that gig, my wife jokes that I'm taking my horns with me.

Mike

@Dr-GO said in Reasons to NOT Collect Trumpets:

Not so sure my cash is better invested in cars and I can make more on the instruments as they have increased in value as compared to my cars that have significantly decreased

My son collects/restores cars. Takes a lot more space than my trumpets.

That being said, I suspect this will be an interesting thread.

Mike

@OldSchoolEuph said in Frustrated:

No argument that the owner of the site has every right to do as he pleases, but if the goal is to create a place for exchange of ideas and sharing of information with those seeking it, it then becomes a challenge for the host to moderate in moderation. The owner of a site can use it like Getty used his newspapers, as a King-maker (or in that example, destroyer), if that is his goal. I have not had the impression that that was remotely the case here.

There is a difference between maintaining civility and suppression of ideas/information. I started this thread with an observation that was nothing more than. As I learned of the thread that triggered the particular notice, I came to understand the moderator's action. I intended this thread more as a conceptual discussion than a protest of any specific.

Well said.

Mike

@OldSchoolEuph said in Frustrated:

He who controls the press controls the truth ....

I take time and effort to post content that might be of use to others ....

Censorship is transforming in an Orwellian manner more and more these days into a "defense" of free speech. Surely a community of musicians can find a better way.

I agree with OldSchoolEuph, that it can be frustrating when content is deleted. But I acknowledge that the admins (both here and on TH) have a tough job. I also think OldSchoolEuph's example about Kanstul is valid. Kastul was a common whipping boy on TH, where defamatory remarks often went unchallenged. But after Kanstul shut down, TH took the opposite approach, and began deleting these remarks. However, TH sill allows rude and defamatory remarks about other common targets.

But in the end, while I don't always agree with the admins' choices, I respect their efforts. And while I don't know which thread is in question here, let me add a couple comments, that reflect my view about deleting content.

This is not the "press". This are no the first-amendment issues here. There is no censorship here. We are in TB's house (so to speak), and we live by TB's rules. The same would be true, if you visited my home.

In social medial, the users create free content, which within certain guidelines, the forum exploits as it sees fit. In other words, the forum doesn't exist to serve us, we exist to serve the forum.

Mike

@Bob-Pixley said in Reasons to collect trumpets?:

My regular trumpet is a 1976 Bach 43 ML. My C trumpet is a 1982 Bach 239 CML. My flugel is a 1970 Olds L-12. I also have a Bach Strad cornet, a Besson cornet, and a Kanstul field trumpet. Strange parallels...I guess great minds think alike...

Absolutely.

Mike

@Dr-GO said in Reasons to collect trumpets?:

Why do golfers have 9 irons and 3 woods in their bags? "

Still playing golf, Gary? BTW, was this you? The poor guy ended up at my hospital. So if it's you, I'm happy to stop by and bring you a towel or something.

Man Hurt in Golf Cart Crash at Maryland Nudist Resort ...
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Man-Hurt-in-Golf-Cart-Crash-at-Maryland-Nudist-Resort-563970311.html

Some of my horns have a practical role. But for the most part, I collect horns, because I can.

My current collection. I mostly use my Bach 43 Trumpet and Olds L-12 Flugel. And I occasionally use my Bach C, Getzen Field Trumpet, and CarolBrass Pocket Trumpet.

• Bach 1974 Stradivariuis lightweight 43 Bb Trumpet
• Bach 1980 Stradivariuis 239 CML Trumpet
• Bach 1965 Stradivarius 37 Bb Trumpet
• Bach 1947 Stradivariuis NY 67 Bb Cornet
• Olds 1957 Ambassador Bb Trumpet
• Olds 1957 Ambassador Bb Cornet
• Olds 1969 L-12 Flugelhorn
• Carol CPT-300LR Pocket Trumpet
• Getzen 1974 Eterna 896 Flugelhorn
• Getzen Eterna 940 Piccolo Trumpet
• Getzen M2003ES Bb/G Field Trumpet
• Besson BE1020 Cornet
• King H.N. White 1969 Eb/F Alto Horn

Mike

@J-Jericho said in 557 Jazz Standards:

@tmd said in 557 Jazz Standards:

Along these lines, I also use Bob's Fake Book, which is provided by Bob Roetker. It comes in C, Bb, and Eb versions, and has about 700 jazz standards.

http://bobroetkerjazzguitar.yolasite.com/free-stuff.php

Mike

My security software blocked this website as dangerous.

I don't get any security messages from following the link, although I do get the notification next to the URL that it's an unsecured site (http vs https). Does your software prevent access to unsecured (http) sites? Anyone else having a problem?

If you can't get to the site, here's his email address, which you can use to request a download link to the "New Bob Book" ... bob@roetker.com.

Mike

Thanks for sharing. While the Hal Leonard Real Book series is probably the best known fake book, it's nice to have options ... including free options.

Along these lines, I also use Bob's Fake Book, which is provided by Bob Roetker. It comes in C, Bb, and Eb versions, and has about 700 jazz standards.

http://bobroetkerjazzguitar.yolasite.com/free-stuff.php

Mike

@Dr-Mark said in ii/ V7/ I in All Twelve Keys:

@tmd said in ii/ V7/ I in All Twelve Keys:

It "scares" you? Many people are "awfully dependent" on it?

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Maybe scared is the wrong word. Maybe dissapointed is better.

As I said above, I practice most everything in 12 keys, and I memorize most everything. And although I haven't put my real books away for good, I can't remember the last time I needed one at a gig. I agree with you 100% on these topics.

But while we all mean well, sometimes our enthusiasm can appear more dogmatic than we intended. As players continue to develop, they'll eventually focus on all 12 keys, and will eventually put their real books away. But not everyone is at this level yet. Give people a chance to walk, before we insist that they have to run.

That being said, I like your efforts to add good foundational content, like the ii/V7 in all keys.

Mike

@Dr-Mark said in ii/ V7/ I in All Twelve Keys:

The Real Book kinda scares me in that I've seen more than I care to mention, musicians that seemed awfully dependent on it.

It "scares" you? Many people are "awfully dependent" on it?

Why?

Mike

@Dr-Mark said in ii/ V7/ I in All Twelve Keys:

That's probably what most will do unless they wish to play in a Friday or Saturday night blues band or wish to sit in on a jam session where the common keys are E, A, G, C and D.

"Blues"?? I thought we were talking about "Jazz". We don't play in guitar keys!

Just kidding. And I agree that learning everything in 12 keys is a good goal to have. But the vast majority of the Real Book tunes are in the keys I listed. There are a few exceptions, like Wave and Take Five.

Mike

I agree that the 2-5 progress is fundamental. For those looking for a method to work from, I used Aebersold's play-alongs, especially Vols 1, 2 and 3 (with Vol 3 focused on 2-5 patterns).

To follow up on Kehaulani's remarks, I agree with his statement about the more common keys. FWIW, I currently practice most everything in 12 keys. (I also practice most everything from memory.) However, I didn't start out that way. At first, 12 keys was just too much for me. Instead I focused on the 6 most common keys (for example, keys of C, D, Eb, F, G, Bb for trumpet players).

Mike

@flugelgirl said in Thoughts about mouthpiece placement:

I am a total believer in putting it on your face and not thinking about it - let it work where it’s naturally meant to work.

Good advice. Worth repeating. Unless you're putting the mouthpiece in your ear, then it probably doesn't matter. More seriously, for most people, unless you're doing something extreme, put it where it seems to want ago, and forget about it.

One good reason for this is that we really don't know how we use our embouchure muscles when we play. These muscles are very small, and their actions are subtle and often imperceptible. So things like upstream/downstream, one-third/two-thirds, etc., are really indirect measures of embouchure use. And while these terms may have a role, they are limited in what they convey.

Mike

Interesting thread. I participated much more on TM than I do here. And I agree that some of the content has been on the lighter side. That's not a bad thing, and there's definitely lighter stuff on TH, too.

Focusing more on trumpet pedagogy and musicianship is a great goal. But what will make this place an attractive alternative to TH (or Facebook)? My suggestion is to offer things that TH does not have.

1. Add a YouTube forum - How about a place where we can hear each other play. You can post videos of concerts, demos, or things you're learning. This practice (if I remember correctly) was discouraged on TM, and doesn't exist on TH. But it works well on other forums I belong to.

2. Add a reviews forum - There's already a repair/modification forum, which TH doesn't have. How about a section that includes reviews of equipment or trumpet modifications? It would be interesting to learn about what others have done to tweak or refurbish their horns, or about equipment they're using. For example, I posted a video review on sleeves a couple years back (google "Trumpet Mouthpiece Sleeve").

3. Add methodology-specific forums - TH already does this. Maybe there's an opportunity here.

Just some thoughts.
Mike

@Dr-Mark said in What Is A Good Practice Routine?:

What does your routine look like?

Since college, I've divided my routine into 3 sections -- working on the chops, technique, and music. I currently spend about 30 minutes in each area.

1. Embouchure - long tones, tonguing, lip slurs, etc. , mostly from "Trumpet Solfeggio", sometimes using Clarke or Arbans.

2. Technique - Scales, patterns, etc., mostly from "Patterns For Jazz".

3. Music - Memorizing and practicing jazz standards.

Mike

What about the people who post about the inconsistencies in certain light bulb makers, about so-called "cheater" light bulbs, or about LBSO's from Asia (light-bulb-shaped objects)?

Mike

@Dr-Mark

@Dr-Mark said in How Does The Theory You've Learned Apply To Improvising?:

We've heard that we must learn the theory and then forget it when we improvise.

We're speaking metaphorically, of course. I don't think you "forget it". Instead, I think it becomes second nature.

For example, when I play a C scale, I'm not thinking about the fingerings. But of course, I haven't forgotten the fingerings, either. It become second nature. (Of course, we can argue over what "second nature" means, too. )

And FWIW, theory/grammar is fundamental to any language. For example, we don't speak words "by ear" or "by intuition". If we did, it would just be meaningless noise. And while there are some illiterate people who have a reasonable command of the spoken language, these are exceptions.

The same is true with improvisation. Of course, there are exceptions. And a BigDub said, different types of people process things in different ways. But most people who think they can just play what sounds good (without understand the meaning of what they are playing) are likely working with a significant handicap. This approach might work within a constrained context, but quickly falls apart as you try get more advanced.

Mike