Product Reviews – Page 6

The Battle of the Plastics

written by Bruce Chidester on December 28, 2018

From time to time new innovations crop up which, according to their inventers/designers, will revolutionize all trumpet playing. In a few cases, we are benefited by these improvements but in most cases the new ideas fall way short from their advertised benefits. Case in point is the continuing push for plastic trumpets. I have been performing on one such innovation for several years. When the PBone first came out, my wife surprised me with one for Christmas. After many Dixieland jobs and constant work to improve the less than adequate slide, I finally became satisfied with the “pretend plastic trombone”.…

Would you like to increase your air intake? So would I.

written by Bruce Chidester on December 25, 2018

As most of my readers know by now with my heart attack from two years back, one of the side effects was that I lost about half of my vital capacity (total air intake). While in physical therapy, I asked my therapist if it would ever come back and in a very encouraging fashion she assured me that it would eventually return. It didn’t. The reason I was able to recognize the actual amount of this loss was from the fact that most of my practice material is pre-recorded with click tracks. Exercises which were played in one breath now…

Changes Have Now Been Made to the University Interscholastic League Solo and Ensemble Submission Policy!

written by Bruce Chidester on September 18, 2018

As some of you may know, I have been very vocal when speaking of the Texas University Interscholastic League Solo and Ensemble Submission Policy. For more background on this subject read… http://www.thetrumpetblog.com/the-university-interscholastic-league-solo-and-ensemble-music/ also… http://www.thetrumpetblog.com/new-additions-to-uil-prescribed-solo-ensemble-music-list-for-grade-2-trumpet-quartet-numbers/ Eventually I received this response… http://www.thetrumpetblog.com/an-encouraging-response-from-the-university-interscholastic-league-solo-and-ensemble-music-department/ Today I checked their site and was very pleased to find that Mr. Musella is a man of his word for now composers and arrangers are able to submit their work for consideration to be added to the current listings of qualified solo ensemble material for contest. This is a very big change and I would like to thank the…

#1 Trumpet Blog for 2018

written by Bruce Chidester on April 16, 2018

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thetrumpetblog.com was selected as the Top Trumpet Blog and Website To Follow in 2018 I would like to thank all of our supporters who have been following our site for the past eight years. It seems only yesterday that we started and this week we were honored by being chosen “The Top Trumpet Blog and Web Site to follow in 2018″! This recognition was bestowed upon our site by Feedspot and is the content reader for reading all your favorite blogs and news websites in one place. Below is a description of how this selection is determined. “The Best Trumpet…

Sbode Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless Sports Earphones w/ Mic IPX7 Waterproof HD Stereo Sweatproof Earbuds with Siri Activated, Noise Cancelling Headsets for Gym Running Workout

written by Bruce Chidester on January 4, 2018

Now how was that for a title? For those not familiar with Bluetooth technology, welcome to my world. I’m in the same situation. But, we need to catchup with the technology in the world around us no matter how old or illiterate one may be. Even yours truly. What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances (using short-wavelength UHF radio waves in the ISM band from 2.4 to 2.485 GHz) from fixed and mobile devices, and building personal area networks (PANs). Invented by telecom vendor Ericsson in 1994, it was originally conceived as a wireless alternative to RS-232 data cables. Bluetooth is managed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), which…

Additional Information on the Wind Wynder Product

written by Bruce Chidester on October 21, 2017

After discovering and testing the Wind Wynder product, it is now time to give you some additional information on its origin, design, manufacturing and distribution. The Wind Wynder concept and creation was the brain child of Mary Tolokan and her fellow inventor Rajean. Mary’s musical background includes thirty years of performing on violin with extensive work inside as well as outside the concert halls in all types of conditions. Three years ago Mary was performing an outside concert at Deer Valley with the Utah Symphony when she finally decided to develop the Wind Wynder product. She first started working on…

Product Report- Wind Wynder

written by Bruce Chidester on October 8, 2017

Our last post introduced many of you to something I ran across on the web a couple weeks ago and wanted more information about. Once mine arrived, I decided to immediately attach it to my music stand and begin using it every day. I will describe the unit itself a little later in this post but testing under fire was my first thought. It went with me to Church that next Sunday and worked as advertised. Each page turn was positive without any hang-ups. Its size makes it very easy to hide from the audience which was important. My accompanist…

The Best $19.97 You Will Ever Spend!

written by Bruce Chidester on August 1, 2017

With all of the advertising on the Internet and television it is hard to believe that such a small amount of money could make such a difference in your trumpet playing. For $19.97 you can send for vacuum cleaners, power drills, combat flash lights and a dozen other miraculous products which will totally change your life. So why is this $19.97 product so different? The answer to that question is defined below. TRUMPET LESSONS ON LINE “Improve Your Trumpet Playing Today” Testimonials “I am an 80 year old come back player after a long layoff. Your videos and information is…

The Definitive Guide to Flugel Horn Mouthpieces- Part 2 “Amazon’s Best Selling Flugelhorn Mouthpieces”

written by Bruce Chidester on July 21, 2017

Best Sellers in Flugelhorn Mouthpieces (Listed from most popular to less popular) 1. Bach Flugelhorn Mouthpiece Silver 3C- $56.00 2. Bach Flugelhorn Mouthpiece Silver 10 1/2 C- $56.00 3. Blessing MPC3FL 3FL Flugelhorn Mouthpiece- $26.09 4. Bach Flugelhorn Mouthpiece Silver 1 1/4 C- $56.00 5. Bach 3423D Silver Plated 3D Cup Flugelhorn- $56.00 6. Yamaha Standard Series Flugelhorn Mouthpiece- $36.95 7. Bach 3423 Silver Plated 3 Cup Flugelhorn Mouthpiece, Deep- $56.00 8. Bach Flugelhorn Mouthpiece Silver 1 1/2 C- $56.00 9. Yamaha YAC SHEWFLUGEL Bobby- $48.99 10. Bach 3421 Silver Plated 1 Cup Flugelhorn Mouthpiece, Deep- $56.00 11. Bach 34210HDW…

Way To Go “The All Hands On Deck Show”

written by Bruce Chidester on July 6, 2017

The last show I was playing before moving to Texas was “The All Hands On Deck Show”. Of all the shows I have played, this is the one that I enjoyed the most. The cast, musicians and even the stage crew were a blast to work with and I still miss playing with them. If you are planning to visit Branson, Missouri, by all means be sure to go to this show. The music, singing, dancing, comedy are all top rate and you will never see a more patriotic show. This is a top rated New York level entertaiment at…