Part I- Articulation Recently I have been transcribing vocal solos into trumpet solos. In doing this, one difference in presentations that I have noticed is the difference in articulation between the two mediums. Vocalists connect each note where as many less proficient trumpet players leave spaces between each note. As an example sing the well known song “Happy Birthday” and notice the smooth transition between each word and pitch change. The air is moving constantly as the singers enunciation of each word and syllable changes. Now play the same song on your instrument and notice the stop and go pattern…