10 Indications That You Are Too Old To Play Trumpet

written by Bruce Chidester on November 16, 2024

10 Indications That You Are Too Old To Play Trumpet. 1. People compliment you on your vibrato when you’re playing a straight tone. 2. Your mutes are green and fuzzy. 3. Your blood pressure is higher than your upper range. 4. You now use your gig bag to carry your medications. 5. Your wife is checking for a double indemnity clause for brain hemorrhages. 6. You find your dog burying your horn in the back yard. 7. You find your horn listed on EBay with your next door neighbors number listed. 8. When you play a loud note, the…

How to Play in Tune

written by Bruce Chidester

Before we get to the “How Do I’s”, I need to address a few questions which are seldom asked but are equally important: Why is it important to play in tune? Playing “out of tune hurts”. It doesn’t hurt the player but it certainly hurts the listener. If you watch…

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Are You A Professional or An Amateur?

written by Bruce Chidester

Due to the fact that this post primarily contains information related to the more limited topic of music, the original question could be restated more accurately as “Are You A Professional or An Amateur Musician”? According to the latest AI (Artificial Intelligence) source: A professional musician is someone who earns…

Features to Consider when Buying a Trumpet

written by Bruce Chidester

When deciding on which trumpet/cornet to buy, there are a few guidelines that need to be addressed. The bottom line cost is one of the most obvious questions for most people. Unless you are interested in the ultimate, hand fitted, custom made, work of art, one of a kind horn,…

See What Your Tonguing Looks Like

written by Bruce Chidester

Often we are told to listen to our sounds and evaluate our progress. As I demonstrated on an earlier post we were able to see what our tone looks like through recording software. The same is true when trying to improve other areas of our playing, and in this case…

Show Me the Light of Gods’ Great Glory

written by Bruce Chidester

Free Brass Choir Arrangement of “Why Me Lord?”

written by Bruce Chidester

This arrangement was done to recognize a true Miracle in our families’ lives. My wife was diagnosed with cancer and our family has struggled for the past year with this shocking news. After undergoing two different sessions of immune therapy, radiation and endless visits with countless physicians, our best hope…

Arban Characteristic Study #1- Trumpet Duet

written by Bruce Chidester

Sometimes I like to visit old projects from the past as in this case. Etude playing alone is not an activity I enjoy but coupling the same etude with a second part can add much more excitement and enthusiasm to the activity. This arrangement of Arban Characteristic Study #1- Trumpet…

Fast and Simple Relief from Cold Sores, Canker Sores and Sore Throats

written by Bruce Chidester

Earlier in my life I was constantly plagues with multiple canker sores which interfered with my trumpet playing. For some reason, they always seem to locate in the most inopportune places on my lip and at the worst times; most often before a concert or solo/ensemble contest. These dastardly villains…

Inspiration or Complete Humiliation?

written by Bruce Chidester

Each day I practice my Clarke Technical Studies and slur up and down on my Advanced Lip Flexibilities exercises. Every day I play my long tones and range exercises. Then… I view a video of the “Good Guys” and I throw up my hands in despair. Yes, in the morning,…

Free- Foundation To Cornet Playing

written by Bruce Chidester

Foundation To Cornet Playing An Elementary Method printed in 1914 by Edwin Franko Goldman. If nothing else, reading this document will give you some idea as to how far we have progressed in brass literature…….. Edwin Franko Goldman (January 1, 1878 – February 21, 1956) was an American composer and…

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My Visit to the Eiffel Tower in Paris (Texas)

written by Bruce Chidester

This past weekend was spent with our family at Broken Bow, Oklahoma. To say it was a wonderful time would be grossly understated for quality time with family is what life is all about. Now to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Texas. While returning from our wonderful time in Broken…

Just Got An Update From Our Friends at the Villages Trumpet Ensemble in Florida.

written by Bruce Chidester

This was sent to us from our good friend Corky Maschinot The pictures below show the way we were several years ago, and how we are today. Most, but not all members are pictured here. We total 26 when all are present. To learn more about this talented ensemble, check…

Sleep apnea – What they don’t tell you! (Part 7)

written by Bruce Chidester

Short but helpful suggestions: Handling the hose- To keep from being strangled to death with your hose, run it from your machine over the back of the headboard and down to your pillow. In this way it is controlled and you will not fight it all night as you move…