Chet Baker at His Best
Chesney Henry “Chet” Baker, Jr. (December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988) was an American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist and vocalist. Baker earned much attention and critical praise through the 1950s, particularly for albums featuring his vocals (Chet Baker Sings, It Could Happen to You). Jazz historian David Gelly described…
A New Way to Appreciate the Clarke Technical Studies Book
Every brass player should recognize the Second Study in the famous Clarke Technical Studies book but seldom are we able to perform it in public. It is with great pride that I now offer to you a concert version of this fine exercise.
How To Arrange Music For Your Trumpet Quartet
Download exercise sheet here- Hymn for trumpet ensemble arranging assignment #1 Play musical example here-Quartet Hymn arrangement Before we start, I will assume that you do play trumpet and understand the ranges, both high and low of the instrument. Because of the limited range of the trumpet, this will be the…
How Young Can They Get?
The youngest trumpet player in the world?
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW IN ORDER TO IMPROVE YOUR TONE QUALITY (PART #4) Over Adjusting When You Play
One of the most common offense to the trumpet occurs when a player over compensates when playing notes. When I speak of overcompensating I’m directing my criticism to mainly the embouchure area. When most players attempt to reach a high note, the mindset is usually “give it your all” and…
What You Should Know In Order To Improve Your Tone Quality (Part #3)
We have been very busy responding to your comments on the subject of improving tone quality and this makes me very pleased for all musicians should be concerned with their sound. In this the third installment on the subject of a focused sound, we will be addressing two related and…
Christmas Is Near So Spread Some Cheer. I’ve Got Something You Need To Hear!
I just love Christmas time and you all know that in Branson, the Christmas season begins in October. Recently a good friend shared his concern of a need in our trumpet world he thought I might be able to address. His concern was the lack of quality solo tracks which…
“Concentus Trumpet Ensemble”- Our New Friends From Portugal
Seldom do I run across an ensemble as well-rehearsed and uniform in concept as this outstanding trumpet sextet. Each member is a gifted individual and to have such a singularly thinking and performing ensemble is extremely unique. I have asked Mr. Costa to share with us some information about the…
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW IN ORDER TO IMPROVING YOUR TONE QUALITY (PART #2)
I would like to thank all of you who have sent in comments about the first post on Tone Quality. It is comforting to know that I am not the only one interested in this important subject. Now I will continue with Part #2. In the previous post I discussed…
What You Should Know In Order To Improving Your Tone Quality (Part #1)
I Never Wanted to Be An Old Trumpet Player- “And Now I Are One”! Tone is something every musician should be concerned about for it is the only product we have to offer our listeners. Some tones are small and intimate, such as Miles Davis. Some tones are intensely focused…