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.…
“The UNT One O’Clock Lab Band- “White & Tight”- Part 2
A good friend, after reading my last post, sent me this news clipping dated May 1984 which makes reference to the “NTS” One O’Clock Lab Band. I think you will find this very interesting.
The UNT One O’Clock Lab Band- “White & Tight”
If I have offended any of my politically correct readers, I apologize and now on with my post. I recently attended one of the most unforgettable jazz concerts of my lifetime. I have had the pleasure of being in attendance at some of the great jazz band concerts including Duke…
“Clocking” Your Mouthpiece Part #2
Some may remember my first post (How to place your mouthpiece in your horn) which was written to disprove a practice which stresses the importance of placing your mouthpiece in the proper position to benefit your consistency in playing. This practice is called “Clocking” and the reference to positioning your…
Accuracy Study
One of the more difficult requirements of trumpet players is coming in on a note with very little reference points. To become more accurate, I have found that isolating notes and playing them short tends to make the player more conscious of where the note must be played. In this…
The Evolving Vaughn Nark
The name Vaughn Nark may not be on everyone’s list as an outstanding trumpet player but he should be. Here is a short background from Wikipedia on this remarkable player; Originally from Mt. Carmel, Penn. Nark began playing the trumpet at the age of six. His father Leon, also…
My Two Worst Performances
Trumpet players seldom admit to failure mainly because of their inflated egos. It truly takes a big man to actually admit to an occasional faux pas on their instrument. So to lighten my soul and get it out in the open, I will share with the world my two…
Free Trumpet “Jazz Modes”- More Scales Than A Large Mouth Bass
If you think you know your scales, you might want to reconsider! Enjoy…. IMSLP187790-WIMA.90ef-JazzModes
So, You Want To Play A Shofar?
Now that question does not come up often but if and when it does, you need to be prepared. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia- “A shofar (pron. pronounced (Sho-far) is an ancient musical horn typically made of a rams’s horn, used for Jewish religious purposes. Like the modern bugle, the shofar lacks …
Benefits of “Comeback Players”
Definition of the term “Comeback Player”; A return by a well-known person, especially an entertainer or sports player, to the activity in which they have formerly been successful. We are all aware of the application of the term “comeback player” when speaking of sports, but are you also aware that…





