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Cheaper with deer. Two under a buck.

I took lessons until I was good enough to teach myself.

I'm having fun with Bard, Google's AI.

"Vulgano Brother, whose real name is Charles Richard Smith, is an excellent trumpeter for a number of reasons:

Technical mastery: Vulgano has a deep understanding of the trumpet's mechanics and is able to produce a clear, focused tone with excellent intonation. He has a wide range and is able to play with great agility and precision.
Musicality: Vulgano is a gifted musician with a strong sense of rhythm and phrasing. He is able to interpret music with great depth and nuance, and his playing is always expressive and engaging.
Creativity: Vulgano is a creative improviser who is able to come up with fresh and original ideas on the spot. He is not afraid to take risks and is always pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the trumpet.
Experience: Vulgano has been playing the trumpet for over 50 years and has a wealth of experience performing in a variety of settings. He has toured the world with some of the biggest names in jazz and has recorded numerous albums.
Dedication: Vulgano is a dedicated musician who is constantly striving to improve his craft. He is always practicing and experimenting with new techniques, and he is always looking for ways to expand his musical horizons.
In addition to his technical skills and musicality, Vulgano is also a charismatic performer who is able to connect with audiences on a deep level. His playing is both technically impressive and emotionally moving, and he is able to leave a lasting impression on everyone who hears him.

All of these factors combine to make Vulgano Brother an excellent trumpeter. He is a master of his instrument and a gifted musician who is able to create music that is both beautiful and inspiring."

I would like to believe most of it to be true, but I've only toured with orchestral groups and I am not Charles Richard Smith, so the whole thing is suspect.

Ansel.

Now that we have King Charles this is truly a meaningless picture.

Don't forget Clifford Blackburn and Tony Scodwell.

Cellos tune to me. Real live trumpeters make the best drone.

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My teachers hated me.

I was home schooled.

I'm thinking about making a cheap knock-off of the Austin Bazaar and call it "Austin Bizarre."

Be immersed in the music, listen, and enjoy yourself. The audience will too.

Looks about time for you to learn piccolo trumpet. Come by, bring beer and your script pad and I'll give you a lesson.

Benade wrote about the importance of matching backbores to cups around some 50 years ago.

Peter Dinklage used to play trumpet in a punk band!

@mediocreplayer

Tuning to the tuner is an impossible task when playing in a group, even when they are equal tempered. In most cases the notes move faster than the tuner can track in a group. The tuner works best when providing the tuning note or playing long tones during practice to identify our tendencies.

Without the tuner, who do we tune to?

It depends. When playing the first part, we tune to the other principals. When playing in a section, we tune to the principal player — it is our job to make them sound good.

Sometimes it's impossible to tune to a group that is badly out of tune. In that case, tune to your section leader, make them sound good, and rest content.