The biggest thing I learned from my first chamber music experience wasn't intonation or listening, but appropriately listening to and responding to constructive criticism and other points of view.
That is what brings us from players to musicians.
I have the feeling Dr. M was more of a trumpet player than musician.
Sorry for your loss, Butch! I've been an orphan since 2013, so I kinda know how you feel. My mother stipulated that no in-laws be involved when sharing her stuff. Went smoothly, and all were agreeable.
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The "ugliest" exercise I know comes from John Glasel for reducing pressure. Play, say a g in the staff and reduce the pressure until it sounds bad. Using that pressure do whatever it takes to make it sound "better."
This builds the ring muscles quite nicely.
@Kehaulani said in Monetization of/for TrumpetBoards:
Guys, no offense intended, but I think this forum has to elevate itself a little bit above just jokes and pretty pictures before it would be taken seriously enough to justify outside financial support.
I dunno. It has been a smooth and peaceful start, with no trolls or jerks that I've seen here so far, and I think we are building a strong community, albeit slowly.
Myself, Ive got moor then too trumpet's.
Bill Chase used to use long-tones to increase range.
The answer, once again, is long-tones!
@Kehaulani My nephew used to drive Maybach's from point A to point B as a summer job.
They weren't allowed to go through the McDonald's drive-through.
I was all set to learn drums in band, and then heard "Tijuana Taxi" on the car radio. I have been a trumpet enthusiast ever since.
VB: “Dr GO, you have to help me, I think I can see into the future!”
Dr GO: “When did it start?”
VB: “Next Friday.”
You need the right bubble solution, but you can dip a piccolo bell in it, play, and produce a bubble.
FREE MUTES TOMORROW!
