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Vibrato

written by Bruce Chidester on October 10, 2026

Download exercise sheet Trumpet Vibrato Basics I mentioned in my previous post that I feel the best vibrato for trumpet playing is the hand vibrato. Some of the reasons I feel strongly about this form of vibrato over other techniques are- 1.      It does not interfere with the basic sound of the note. 2.      It is easier to control. 3.      It can be turned on and off much easier than other methods. 4.      Even though it might not be the best technique for other brass instruments, in my opinion, it is the best technique for the trumpet.…

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September 9, 2026

What You Should Know Before Buying A Flugelhorn

written by Bruce Chidester

To many people, the flugelhorn is a unique and interesting instrument. It looks bigger than a trumpet and in some ways it is bigger. It is heavier and has a larger bell. But when stretched out to its full length, a Bb flugelhorn is exactly the same length as a…

September 3, 2026
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Many Thanks to Our Readers

written by Bruce Chidester

We, at thetrumpetblog.com wish to thank our readers for their patients during the past three month. Due to the decline in my wife’s (Karen) health, I have been slow at posting new material on our site. Now that all the issues dealing with her death have been completed and I…

August 21, 2026
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Why Do I Sound Like Me, And You Sound Like You?- Part 4 “Individual Note Dynamics”

written by Bruce Chidester

Welcome back and today we will discuss another major element in ones technique that may improve your musical performance. This post covers the importance of the correct use of individual note dynamics in your music. Read this sentence out loud- “I want that car” Notice how the intent of the…

August 7, 2020
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Why Do I Sound Like Me, And You Sound Like You?- Part 3 “Phrase Dynamics”

written by Bruce Chidester

Welcome back and today we will discuss another major element in ones technique that may improve your musical performance. This post covers the importance of the correct use of phrase dynamics in your music. Most written music offers some indication of dynamics but additional changes in your volume can give…

August 5, 2020
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Why Do I Sound Like Me, And You Sound Like You? Part 2 “Articulation”

written by Bruce Chidester

Welcome back and today we will discuss a major element in ones technique that may improve your musical performance. This post covers the importance of the correct use of articulation in your music. Articulation- noun a: the act of giving utterance or expression b: the act or manner of articulating sounds c: an articulated utterance or sound The…

August 3, 2020
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We Have Lost Another Great Trumpet Educator This Morning

written by Bruce Chidester

Many may not know the name Keith Johnson but to trumpet players who have attended the University of Northern Iowa and the University of North Texas this name is well known. Our good friend Prof. Keith Johnson past away this morning and when more information is available, I will share…

July 31, 2020
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Why Do I Sound Like Me, And You Sound Like You?

written by Bruce Chidester

At first reading most would consider that statement as a boasting, self centered comment made by a pompous egotist. And you might be correct in your opinion but do remember, all trumpet players are usually a little “big headed” about their art form. Today as I worked on my sites,…

July 30, 2020
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A New Toy Gets A Look-Over

written by Bruce Chidester

On an earlier post I showed what was used decades ago to alter your sound and octaves with the old Vox Octavoice. Now it’s time to see how things have improved in the digital world. Check out this video and learn what is possible to use today to improve or…

July 25, 2020
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I Think We All Can Use An Escape- Let’s hear it for the “Mnozil Brass”

written by Bruce Chidester

Mnozil Brass is an Austrian brass septet. They play classical, jazz and other styles of music using traditional brass instruments and more unusual instruments such as the customized rotary valved trumpet and bass trumpet. Music is presented with a typical Austrian style of humour, which can be approximately characterized as “jet black” and…

July 19, 2020
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Aerosol Studies on Spreading the Virus

written by Bruce Chidester

Thanks to our good friend (Corky Maschinot) from The Villages in Florida for sharing this with us. NHIMA New Horizons International Music Association Aerosol Studies Preliminary Results, July 2020 Below you will find 2 links to very important studies to provide information about aerosol distribution for wind instruments. The first…

July 17, 2020
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“Free Arrangement Contest”- Winners

written by Bruce Chidester

The results of our “Free Arrangement Contest” are in and the winning entries will be sent out in the next few weeks. I would like to thank all of you that participate in this exercise and we will offer this option again next year. The benefit of the contest has…

July 17, 2020
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“Free Arrangement Contest”

written by Bruce Chidester

Due to the fact that I have been regularly posting arrangements on our site for the past 13 years (ugh) I, from time to time, run out of ideas to work on. I am offering a contest to my friends which should both generate inspirations for me as well as…

July 5, 2020
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