For those who have not had much music theory, I hope this may answer some of your questions. If you still have questions, feel free to leave them in the comment section and I will try to answer them. Basic Music Theory
These posts are written by: Bruce Chidester
Let Condensation Be Your Guide
I was reminded of something I observed several decades ago, but unfortunately I forgot it until this past week. “The more condensation you generate, the better you are playing”. To many of you this statement makes no sense at all. To some, this statement will generate some questions and to…
The Best 19:20 Exercise Every Written For Trumpet…..Period!
You might ask why I was so bold to make that statement and I will defend my words with this observation which began more than three decades ago in Cedar Falls, Iowa. 1. Chromatic scales are the most gradual intervals on any instrument. 2. Equal amounts of playing and resting…
And How Was Your Day?
Today I was scheduled for a nuclear stress test by my heart doctor. This is common for anyone having a heart attack but today did not go as well as I had hoped. For those who have not had the pleasure of this life changing experience, let me share with…
Mr. “Bud” Brisbois- Charles City High School Fine Arts Festival 1969
From time to time I will post recordings of live concerts which need to be shared. This is one of them. Charles City, Iowa has always been one of the very best music programs in Iowa and possibly in the country. I hope you can appreciate the level of music…
Ear Training Through Meditation Background Music- Part 1
As a Transcendental Meditation practitioner, I ran across something very helpful while trying to improve your musical ear training. Hearing, recognizing and duplicating a pitch on your instrument is what we will be demonstrating. Step 1. Bring up this YouTube site-tep 1.
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Product Review- Hawk Flugelhorn with Case
12 Best Flugelhorn Reviews and the Best Flugel horn Brands And now for my review of this instrument. Based on a 5* rating Materials- **** Workmanship- **** Finish- ***** Mechanics- *** Valves- *** Weight- *** Feel- *** Response- *** Intonation- **** Threading on Valves and Valve caps- * Original Mouthpiece-…
Product Review- Hawk Flugelhorn with Case
In order to keep our readers up to date on new products and new ideas, we try to get our hands on products for review and evaluation and this is one of those cases. A good friend and fellow musician recently purchased a new Hawk Flugelhorn and I asked to…
Susan Rider- In Her Own Words
Since 1997, I have been a member of the trumpet/cornet section of “The President’s Own'” United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. This ensemble has the distinction of being the oldest continually active professional musical organization in America (it was established by an Act of Congress in 1798). Its primary…