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 am not required to play that high in my daily routine, I wanted to solve the problem; and I did. G above high C, although it requires more effort than it did when I was younger, was my goal and it was not happening on the cornet. I could get…
Watch a Yamaha trumpet being built… as well as listening to some great trumpet playing. Host Jens Lindemann
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 make your own decisions, but please continue reading to get a bigger picture of what a lower price will cost us. I spent this morning viewing a site online that greatly disturbed me. The heading read, “Best Trumpet China Trade,Buy China Direct From Best Once I recovered from the grammatic,…
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 me with new limbs for my re-curved bow, a Bonsai planting kit and a very cozy travel blanket; all very thoughtful gifts, and greatly appreciated. But what came next was the “perfect high note at the end of a cadenza”! That evening I was treated to a fantastic meal shared by our entire…
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 amount of time is impressive. Bacteria begin to develop to a point that germs can be contracted through our many hours of blowing into the instrument. Brushing our teeth after a practice session will help eliminate the possibility of these foreign bodies getting into your system. The exposed brass inside…
Why do we practice? We practice to get better at what we do. This is true of all that we attempt. If you enjoy playing cards, you need to play cards. If you are a player of baseball, you need to practice your sport and this is also true for musicians working to improve their ability on their chosen instrument. As young instrumentalists, we were encouraged to spend time practicing by our parents. Money was allocated for private lessons and for that reason, our guardians expected a reasonable return for their investments. Most aspiring young performers were required to belligerently…
