tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347730622011-11-27T16:07:24.686-08:00This trumpet blog examines different schools of study, demystifies equipment (trumpets, trumpet mouthpieces, and accessories), provides artist information, and examines performance careers.Captain Chipmunknoreply@blogger.comBlogger181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34773062.post-47179416897750507452009-10-07T08:54:00.001-07:002009-10-07T09:04:09.954-07:00

This week's video is from an old broadcast of Rafael Mendez effortlessly playing Flight of the Bumblebee and Mexican Hat Dance.Notice how relaxed he is. Mendez taught that the air use needed for trumpet playing should be no more than that used in normal conversation. Watching how long he goes between breathes and the size of his sound makes me believe that this is true for him, unless he has a

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In the section last night for the 80th Oscar Awards were:Wayne BergeronWarren LueningRick BaptistBob FindleyExcellent playing throughout the night, with a great trumpet solo during the end credits on the Mission Impossible Theme.

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Just got note that trumpet legend Roger Voisin passed away this morning, apparently in his sleep. He was one of the most accomplished musicians of the 20th century.Here is some information from Wikipedia:Performing CareerArguably one of the most influential trumpet performers and teachers of the twentieth century, Voisin joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra as assistant principal trumpet in 1935

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In a previous 2008 Grammy post it was mentioned that Dave Trigg and Harry Kim were the trumpet players for the pre-records. Video of them playing in the section with Alicia Keys and Frank Sinatra can be seen by clicking here.For the sake of thoroughness, it should be mentioned that there was some live orchestra work on Rhapsody in Blue featuring Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang, and on Alicia Keys'

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This is an excellent documentary of virtuoso trumpeter Hakan Hardenberger. His approach to playing is so logical and musical at the same time. Enjoy!

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This year's Grammy Awards show features the amazing talents of trumpeters Dave Trigg and Harry Kim. You may recognize this brass duo from the American Idol horn section.Dave Trigg, TrumpetWhile they will only be visible early on in the show during a Sinatra tribute, they were in the studio all week doing pre-records for the rest of the show.Harry Kim, TrumpetOther horn players on the the Grammy's

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The Internet is full of great, free resources. One of my favorites is www.JazzTrumpetSolos.com.They have some great solos transcribed, and the best part is you can listen to audio clips of the solo right from the web site.Trumpet players of all styles are featured, from Clifford Brown's Sandu to Lew Soloff's solo on Spinning Wheel.While this web site is a great learning tool, it should not be

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The trumpet world lost another hero recently. Pete Candoli passed away January 11, 2008.From latimes.com:"Candoli, whose brother Conte was also an acclaimed trumpeter, died Friday of prostate cancer at his home in Studio City, according to Sheryl Deauville, his life partner of 22 years.From a childhood in Mishawaka, Ind., Candoli forged a six-decade career and was featured in bands led by Tommy

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While this is not an exhaustive audition excerpt list by any means, it does provide trumpet players with a strong start down the orchestral audition path.1. Stavinsky, Petroushka 2. Mussorgsky, Pictures at an Exibition3. Beethoven, Leonore 34. Strauss, Ein Heldenleben5. Rimsky-Korsakov, Scheherazade6. Beethoven, Leonore 27. Debussy, Fetes8. Strauss, Don Juan9. Mahler, Symphony no.510. Ravel,

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There is nothing to it. You only have to hit the right notes at the right time and the instrument plays itself.Johann Sebastian Bach

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An amazing version of the trumpet classic The Carnival of Venice.

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"Playing the trumpet is hard because it is so easy." Charles Schleuter

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From master high note artist Jim Manley. In 10 minutes he changed my playing world upside down, or more appropriately, right side up.

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It has been two days of posting and I have yet to discuss and real exercise for the trumpet. I want to make one more point before we even begin. Besides my two golden rules, there is one other thing to always keep in mind during your trumpet studies: remember that your goal is to make music. Trumpet pedagogy, maybe more than any other instrument, tends to revolve more on the physical aspects than

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“Life is something like a trumpet. If you don't put anything in, you won't get anything out.”William Christopher Handy

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There are two rules that are fundamental to trumpet playing: The Low Breath - Stick your finger about an inch below your belly button (if you have one). Push your finger outward with your belly, perpendicular to your body. You should feel your guts shift. Combine this with dropping your jaw (thus opening your mouth) and for a while this will be the only way you must breathe.High Notes = Fast

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"A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence."Leopold Stokowski

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My first post will have less to do with actual trumpet playing, but more about playing the trumpet for a living. As someone who has been playing professionally for 15 years and who's father has been playing for 40 years, I give you this advice: practice, and have a backup plan.As a trumpet teacher I am part trumpet pedagogue, part Tony Robbins. I have many students who want to make a career out

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