I just read this comment from one of our readers and was not sure how to answer it. “The two parts of my valve have broken apart !! The part where the wind passes through and the key . what do I do”?? Most valves are constructed in the same…
These posts are written by: Bruce Chidester
The Many Faces of Phil Driscoll
It was Phil Driscoll’s trumpet playing that brought me to Jesus and for that I will always be indebted to this great musician. During a short period in my life I dedicated myself to play along with Mr. Driscoll’s records; knowing full well that I would never be able to…
Some of My Favorite Trumpet Players
Today I wish to indulge myself. Through my life, many trumpet players have impressed me and for that reason I would like to share a few of my favorites with you. Today we will just sit back and enjoy history as written by a few gifted players. Because of the…
“Kimigayo” (The National Anthem of Japan)- What Secret Does It Hold?
I recently decided to start including National Anthems from around the world in my trumpetensemblemusic.com site. My most recent arrangement was a wonderful composition from Mexico and I am very pleased at how it turned out. Due to the fact that I have had a fascination with Japan for several…
Product Review- Portable USB-Powered Speakers by Insignia
Portable USB-Powered Speakers by Insignia When I find something that improves my life, I like to share it and this is the case with a pair of stereo speakers I purchased last week. For the past few months I have been looking for speakers which I could use on my…
Pick Up The Pieces- by Average White Band
Sometimes you just have to stretch the boundaries.
History Was Made In Cuba
When two great trumpet players get together, something will definitely happen, and it did when Dizzy performed a concert in Cuba with a very young Arturo many years ago. Equally talented on this concert was the baritone sax player who I do not know. If anyone can help me out…
Christmas is for sharing
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Famous Solos for Young and Comeback Players
Many times we would like to practice famous solos or duets which we knew at one time or would like to learn but because of limited strength and upper range, they are beyond our current ability. If you have the desire to play some of these beautiful solos/duets, you are…
Famous Solos for Young and Comeback Players
One of the most difficult trumpet solos in print is J.S.Bach’s Second Brandenburg Concerto. Most of us own a copy but few have the courage or ability to actually perform it. Now you can be the first kid on your block to say that you have actually play through all…