Many times trumpet players will discuss a topic which can be confusing to a beginning student, i.e. valve compression. The term valve compression is usually misused for there is very little compression in any section of a trumpet. Air is free to move through the instrument for there are obviously…
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“Two Minute Trumpet Tricks”
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Jack Sheldon- “We Miss You”
Master of the trumpet and master of the microphone… Birth name Beryl Cyril Sheldon Jr.[1] Born November 30, 1931 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. Died December 27, 2019 (aged 88) Los Angeles, California Genres Jazz Occupation(s) Musician, singer, comedian, actor Instruments Trumpet, vocals Associated acts Merv Griffin
Can We Afford To Take Time Off From Our Horn and Still Feel Good About Ourselves?
Here we are at the Springfield, Missouri airport two hours early as instructed and now we are waiting for our flight which is three hours behind schedule. Am I happy? Definitely for I and my wife are on vacation for the first time in two years. I can’t think of…
I’m Finally Satisfied After Several Decades!
One of my all-time goals was to make a brass ensemble arrangement/transcription sound as impressive as a string ensemble. In my opinion, it was accomplished with this work by G.F. Handel. We all would (should) admit that there is nothing as rich and warm as a string ensemble and to…
Why Are Some High Notes Hard To Get? How Can I Get Them?
Recently I have had a difficult time getting my G above high C to speak. For several days I have warmed up as usual but when I reached the G, it was not there. After a few days, I realized that note was not on the cornet. Even though I…
Yamaha Trumpet Factory Tour with Jens Lindemann
Watch a Yamaha trumpet being built… as well as listening to some great trumpet playing. Host Jens Lindemann
It’s Time for America to Decide What’s Best for Our Country
Political issues are things you should not address in a Blog such as ours, and I agree with this notion. But when it comes to financial stability, slave labor practices and out-right theft of intellectual property, I cannot stand by without expressing my feelings. In America, we are free to…
The Perfect Birthday
When you reach the ripe old age of eighty years, nothing seems to impress you when it comes to birthday celebrations. Not until you experience what I recently enjoyed. It began with the usual birthday wishes on the net, in the mail and along the street. My wonderful wife blessed…
Brush After Every Practice
The phrase “be sure to brush after every meal” should be applied to trumpet playing. There are three reasons why this is important to all of us playing brass instruments. Reason #1- It’s healthier. The amount of food, crud and moisture that builds up in our instruments in a short…