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…
These posts are written by: Bruce Chidester
Trumpet Ensemble Music Celebrates 2021 With A Total Makeover
Trumpet Ensemble Music Celebrates 2021 With A Total Makeover After nearly eight years serving the musical needs of our patrons, we have recently updated our site in order to better serve our followers. Recent improvements include- 10 easy to locate styles from Jazz to Classical Expanded instrumentation combinations Larger Free…
Using Technology to Improve Your Trumpet Playing- Using an Audio Recorder
The use of an audio recorder may seem common place for most for we all have been or have recorded ourselves at one or more times in our lives. Usually we are not happy with the playbacks but that’s life and even what we dislike can be helpful to our…
Using Technology to Improve Your Trumpet Playing- Video Recording
Some might ask why video recording is important when preparing a performance and to that I say “Your audience not only has to hear you play but also see you perform”. The video recorder can be a great tool when preparing your recital or any other solo performance for after…
Using Technology to Improve Your Trumpet Playing- Playing duets by yourself
Ensemble playing has many benefits including attention to pitch, better concept of time and a more musical environment. The problem arises when, at 10:00 PM at night, you decide to call a friend to come over and play duets with you and your only response is a loud click at…
Using Technology to Improve Your Trumpet Playing- Measuring your volume
Trumpet players are famous for loud playing and a few are capable of playing soft. But what is loud and what is soft when trying to improve your control of your instrument. If you have ever had the good fortune or misfortune of playing trumpet in a rock band, you…
Using Technology to Improve Your Trumpet Playing- Using a Tuner
Everyone knows how to use a tuner- “play a note and watch the dial”. There are more efficient ways to check your pitch and I will try to list a couple which I have found helpful through the years (decades). Download free work sheet here- Exercises for Tuning Your Instrument…
Using Technology to Improve Your Trumpet Playing
We are all familiar with the advancements made in technology, but do we take full advantage of the many devices we have? In this first offering, I will list some that I have been able to utilize which have made a difference in my playing ability and with the following…
High Range Methods- Current Approaches
This posting includes a warning! “What you are about to read and view, can be of help to playing more easily in the upper register. This material includes very reasonable and sensible methods and, if followed carefully, should improve you high notes. Also in this post are examples of extremely…
Musicians Fight Against The Wuhan Virus- Part 5
Here is one of our most recent “driveway” concerts here at the Robson Ranch in Denton, Texas.