Even More Interesting Assumptions Proved and Disproved

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It seems as if there is an endless list of miracle changes which can be made to your trumpet to make it play better and this is just another idea I wanted to test for myself. Some have criticized me for not “using more individuals and instruments” as test units or not doing “blindfold” tests. Some feel that I have not entered enough variables into my testing to make my observations conclusive. To these comments I can only say this; these are my findings and from what I have tested, I feel very confident that I have answered the questions…

Technology in Trumpet Playing- New Section Added to List

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This past week I realized that I have posted many articles dealing Technology in Trumpet Playing. Due to this enlarging area of interest, I decided to offer a new section in our index and combine these related postings into a new section called Technology in Trumpet Playing in order to make this material more readily available to our readers. Below I have included these postings and hope this will make it easier for those interested in the technology side of trumpet playing easier to access. See What Your Tonguing Looks Like What is Really Happening in Your Body When You…

Scientific Proof- “Tuning to a tuba can be hazardous to your band’s intonation”

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It takes courage to try to change the world but to some of us, it is worth it. Listening to out of tune bands could be a thing of the past if only the band world would take note. Below I will discuss the reasoning behind clarinet tuning as opposed to tuba tuning and if you have a strong opinion either way, please send me your views so that this problem can finally be exposed and hopefully corrected. Why Tuning to a Clarinet Works 1. The clarinet’s tuning note (Bb) is in the middle of the pitch range for the…

Advanced Midi Arranging- Part 2

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“Air from Water Music Suite in F” Download instructions and examples here- Midi Arranging Advanced-Pt 2 Adjust note values Midi files will write exactly what was played when the music was first entered and for that reason, many of the notes will be cut shorter than what we would like. The amount of editing will be a personal choice and in many cases you may alter the original in a way that is not historically or musically correct. Just remember, it’s your choice and if it works for you, go for it. There will always be people out there taking…

Advanced Midi Arranging – Part 1

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“Air from Water Music Suite in F” Download instructions and examples here- Midi Arranging Advanced-Pt 1 1. Original Open Finale Song Writer. Use wizard to set score for four trombone lines. Change first three lines to treble clef and keep the fourth line in bass clef. Save as “Water Music- Trumpet Score”. Open another window and paste the following Url into the “open” window. Change file type to “Midi” http://www.amclassical.com/midi/handel_waterair.mid Save this score as “Original Midi Score”. 2. Remove Horn Parts Select “Staff Tool” (second line, second button from the left, top of page). Click on box just to the…