Product Reviews – Page 6

Sbode Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless Sports Earphones w/ Mic IPX7 Waterproof HD Stereo Sweatproof Earbuds with Siri Activated, Noise Cancelling Headsets for Gym Running Workout

written by Bruce Chidester on January 4, 2018

Now how was that for a title? For those not familiar with Bluetooth technology, welcome to my world. I’m in the same situation. But, we need to catchup with the technology in the world around us no matter how old or illiterate one may be. Even yours truly. What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances (using short-wavelength UHF radio waves in the ISM band from 2.4 to 2.485 GHz) from fixed and mobile devices, and building personal area networks (PANs). Invented by telecom vendor Ericsson in 1994, it was originally conceived as a wireless alternative to RS-232 data cables. Bluetooth is managed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), which…

Additional Information on the Wind Wynder Product

written by Bruce Chidester on October 21, 2017

After discovering and testing the Wind Wynder product, it is now time to give you some additional information on its origin, design, manufacturing and distribution. The Wind Wynder concept and creation was the brain child of Mary Tolokan and her fellow inventor Rajean. Mary’s musical background includes thirty years of performing on violin with extensive work inside as well as outside the concert halls in all types of conditions. Three years ago Mary was performing an outside concert at Deer Valley with the Utah Symphony when she finally decided to develop the Wind Wynder product. She first started working on…

Product Report- Wind Wynder

written by Bruce Chidester on October 8, 2017

Our last post introduced many of you to something I ran across on the web a couple weeks ago and wanted more information about. Once mine arrived, I decided to immediately attach it to my music stand and begin using it every day. I will describe the unit itself a little later in this post but testing under fire was my first thought. It went with me to Church that next Sunday and worked as advertised. Each page turn was positive without any hang-ups. Its size makes it very easy to hide from the audience which was important. My accompanist…

The Best $19.97 You Will Ever Spend!

written by Bruce Chidester on August 1, 2017

With all of the advertising on the Internet and television it is hard to believe that such a small amount of money could make such a difference in your trumpet playing. For $19.97 you can send for vacuum cleaners, power drills, combat flash lights and a dozen other miraculous products which will totally change your life. So why is this $19.97 product so different? The answer to that question is defined below. TRUMPET LESSONS ON LINE “Improve Your Trumpet Playing Today” Testimonials “I am an 80 year old come back player after a long layoff. Your videos and information is…

The Definitive Guide to Flugel Horn Mouthpieces- Part 2 “Amazon’s Best Selling Flugelhorn Mouthpieces”

written by Bruce Chidester on July 21, 2017

Best Sellers in Flugelhorn Mouthpieces (Listed from most popular to less popular) 1. Bach Flugelhorn Mouthpiece Silver 3C- $56.00 2. Bach Flugelhorn Mouthpiece Silver 10 1/2 C- $56.00 3. Blessing MPC3FL 3FL Flugelhorn Mouthpiece- $26.09 4. Bach Flugelhorn Mouthpiece Silver 1 1/4 C- $56.00 5. Bach 3423D Silver Plated 3D Cup Flugelhorn- $56.00 6. Yamaha Standard Series Flugelhorn Mouthpiece- $36.95 7. Bach 3423 Silver Plated 3 Cup Flugelhorn Mouthpiece, Deep- $56.00 8. Bach Flugelhorn Mouthpiece Silver 1 1/2 C- $56.00 9. Yamaha YAC SHEWFLUGEL Bobby- $48.99 10. Bach 3421 Silver Plated 1 Cup Flugelhorn Mouthpiece, Deep- $56.00 11. Bach 34210HDW…

Way To Go “The All Hands On Deck Show”

written by Bruce Chidester on July 6, 2017

The last show I was playing before moving to Texas was “The All Hands On Deck Show”. Of all the shows I have played, this is the one that I enjoyed the most. The cast, musicians and even the stage crew were a blast to work with and I still miss playing with them. If you are planning to visit Branson, Missouri, by all means be sure to go to this show. The music, singing, dancing, comedy are all top rate and you will never see a more patriotic show. This is a top rated New York level entertaiment at…

Trumpet Stand Shoot Out!

written by Bruce Chidester on May 20, 2017

Product Reviews

As sometimes happens to musicians, I recently left my trumpet stand at my last job and soon relocated in Texas. The thought of driving back eight hours to pick it up was not something I would have enjoyed and decided to replace the one I lost. I have always purchased the K&M 5-Leg In-Bell Trumpet Stands- $23.99 for they have served me well through many years of playing but when I ran a search for other stands on line, one new product caught my eye……“Correction” the price of this product caught my eye. Titan In-Bell Trumpet Stand – $9.95. I…

Starting Over…..again. Part 5

written by Bruce Chidester on April 23, 2017

“VB70G. Sound Blankets Producers Choice* did as advertised”. After a simple installation of 5 heavy duty hooks, all I had to do was hang the blanket over the window. After checking the sound level at the curb, in front of our home, we decided that the amount of transferred trumpet sound had been reduced by 90% which I feel is adequate for my taste as well as my neighbors. This sound blanket comes with one side white in color and the other black which worked for me very well. The Texas Summer sun will be warming the front of our…

Starting Over…..again. Part 4

written by Bruce Chidester on April 21, 2017

While still continuing to find a workable solution to my noise problem in our new house, it dawned on me to search the internet for remedies. Within seconds I had many suggestions as to how to deaden the sound transfer traveling through my large front windows. These choices ranged from foam to cotton, from fiberglass to cardboard and as I deciphered each claim, I narrowed my choices down to one constant fact; cotton seemed to be the best at deadening my sound. Before I shelled out an exorbitant amount of currency, I first had to be convinced that a cotton…

Which Comes First, Technique or Musicality?

written by Bruce Chidester on February 2, 2017

This question is much like the chicken or the egg issue. Which should be taught first? One camp believes that without technique, nothing can be played and the other camp asks the question “what good is technique if it isn’t musical”. Both have their cases and in this post I will try to bring the two sides to a happy mid point. Most of my early teaching was geared to the technical approach but as I increase candles on my birthday cake I must admit, all technique can have its disadvantages. One student who stands out as the most gifted…