Day 3 of My Comeback

Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “D” and repeat as you did to high “C”. Then continue back down when the recording descends to the high “D”.


You will need the following to continue with this practice routine-

First Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet
by Robert Getchell

Second Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet
by Robert Getchell

27 Groups of Exercises by Earl Irons

Arban Complete Conservitory Method

Technical Studies for the Cornet by H.L. Clarke

100 Studies by Ernest Saches

Begin with the First Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet

Start the recording and listen to the first line, then begin playing the second line and continue until you reach the middle of the book (end with exercise #35). This is a continuation of the “rest as much as you play” concept.

Slur when possible.

Bruce was a member of the faculty at the University of Northern Iowa, School of Music in Cedar Falls from 1969 until his retirement in 1999. He has performed with many well-known entertainers such as Bob Hope, Jim Nabors, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Anita Bryant, Carman Cavalara, Victor Borgie, the Four Freshman, Blackstone the Magician, Bobby Vinton and John Davidson.