Thanks for a very helpful vid, Deanna. Too many UA-cam trumpet vids only deal with "playing hign notes" because that's what most trumpet players want to hear - so thanks for the emphasis on tonguing and articulation. I'll be glad to buy your PDF when it comes out. I don't own the Goldmark book, and I hate the idea of buying yet another method book to put on my bulging shelf. Anyway, even without the PDF I can figure out what to do from watching the vid. Once again, thanks; best wishes to you and since it's a few days away as I write this: Merry Christmas!
Hi, thanks so much commenting here and for your kind words! I'm really glad you found the video helpful. Also, thank you for your interest in the PDF. I'm still working on it. I got waylaid by having to do website 'stuff' (migrate to a new host!) that took a bunch of time! I'll get back to it asap now that I'll have a better place to put it! Merry Christmas to you, too!
Hey Klaus! How ya doing?! I remember us getting together and working on things. Good times and you were very dedicated! And, it paid off, too. For me...it is good to be back playing again. It was time. Thanks for checking out my video and commenting!
Deanna, thanks so much for such a great little video. Yes, I often don't hit my high notes cleanly, so am really working on that, and the looping strategy, slower first, then faster, really helps. I just moved up to 2nd trumpet in one of the oldest community bands in the United States, practicing at least 5 times a week--at 78 years old!! Keep your videos coming. Oh, did you post the pdf? Tnx.
Hi, Congrats on moving up to 2nd trumpet! It sounds like it's an inspiring band to play in. It's so great to have a place and people to play with. I'm glad also that the looping idea is helpful and I really appreciate your letting me know. I'm working on the PDF today and will have it out sometime this week. Then... on to the next video! :-) Thanks so much for commenting and sharing a little about yourself. PS...way to go at 78! And why not?! I'm aiming for that myself! 🙂
Can you do a video on practice strategies for first approaching trumpet? I'm an advanced beginner but not sure how to best spend my time. I've got my BA but I'm a string player😂
Hi Charlie, Thanks for asking about that. I will definitely put my head to that. I already have a video idea in the works that's about building our foundational skills as players which is a huge part of the work for newer players, imo. But it never ends because then we want to maintain it. I am always working these skills. Until that video is ready, I wonder if you might already have some crossover from being a string player in that you have practice habits already in place. So, things like posture and being relaxed and being focused. Can you lean on your existing approach and apply some of it to trumpet, even as the actual playing skills are different? For trumpet playing specifically, add in having easy, full breathing and supporting your tone while you’re playing. I count 'how' we approach our playing AS one of the foundational skills for good playing. I hope this is a little helpful in the short term. Cheers and thanks so much for commenting with your question!
@@TrumpetBuzz Thank you for your response. I have a few brass friends who have given me tips here and there. It seems that every brass person I talk to (even amongst trumpet players) everyone has a different answer. I look forward to your future uploads!
Yes, lots of "right" ways to play. ...though, I think how they sound is a determinant for whether their approach really works. I wonder if people become somewhat partial to whatever way they were introduced to playing. I know I am but I am starting to explore other methods, too, now that I'm back to playing more regularly.
Thanks for a very helpful vid, Deanna. Too many UA-cam trumpet vids only deal with "playing hign notes" because that's what most trumpet players want to hear - so thanks for the emphasis on tonguing and articulation.
I'll be glad to buy your PDF when it comes out. I don't own the Goldmark book, and I hate the idea of buying yet another method book to put on my bulging shelf. Anyway, even without the PDF I can figure out what to do from watching the vid.
Once again, thanks; best wishes to you and since it's a few days away as I write this: Merry Christmas!
Hi, thanks so much commenting here and for your kind words! I'm really glad you found the video helpful. Also, thank you for your interest in the PDF. I'm still working on it. I got waylaid by having to do website 'stuff' (migrate to a new host!) that took a bunch of time! I'll get back to it asap now that I'll have a better place to put it! Merry Christmas to you, too!
You were one of my first teachers. This takes me back! Great to see your return to the trumpet and teaching.
Hey Klaus! How ya doing?! I remember us getting together and working on things. Good times and you were very dedicated! And, it paid off, too. For me...it is good to be back playing again. It was time. Thanks for checking out my video and commenting!
Deanna, thanks so much for such a great little video. Yes, I often don't hit my high notes cleanly, so am really working on that, and the looping strategy, slower first, then faster, really helps. I just moved up to 2nd trumpet in one of the oldest community bands in the United States, practicing at least 5 times a week--at 78 years old!! Keep your videos coming. Oh, did you post the pdf? Tnx.
Hi, Congrats on moving up to 2nd trumpet! It sounds like it's an inspiring band to play in. It's so great to have a place and people to play with. I'm glad also that the looping idea is helpful and I really appreciate your letting me know. I'm working on the PDF today and will have it out sometime this week. Then... on to the next video! :-) Thanks so much for commenting and sharing a little about yourself. PS...way to go at 78! And why not?! I'm aiming for that myself! 🙂
Hi there, somehow found your channel. Subscribing and looking forward. ❤
Wonderful! I'm glad you're here! And, thanks for commenting and subscribing. Happy playing!
Can you do a video on practice strategies for first approaching trumpet? I'm an advanced beginner but not sure how to best spend my time. I've got my BA but I'm a string player😂
Hi Charlie, Thanks for asking about that. I will definitely put my head to that. I already have a video idea in the works that's about building our foundational skills as players which is a huge part of the work for newer players, imo. But it never ends because then we want to maintain it. I am always working these skills.
Until that video is ready, I wonder if you might already have some crossover from being a string player in that you have practice habits already in place. So, things like posture and being relaxed and being focused. Can you lean on your existing approach and apply some of it to trumpet, even as the actual playing skills are different? For trumpet playing specifically, add in having easy, full breathing and supporting your tone while you’re playing. I count 'how' we approach our playing AS one of the foundational skills for good playing.
I hope this is a little helpful in the short term. Cheers and thanks so much for commenting with your question!
@@TrumpetBuzz Thank you for your response. I have a few brass friends who have given me tips here and there. It seems that every brass person I talk to (even amongst trumpet players) everyone has a different answer. I look forward to your future uploads!
Yes, lots of "right" ways to play. ...though, I think how they sound is a determinant for whether their approach really works. I wonder if people become somewhat partial to whatever way they were introduced to playing. I know I am but I am starting to explore other methods, too, now that I'm back to playing more regularly.
Working in that last breath or phrasing mark is a bear.🐻
Yeah! Me too! ...thanks for commenting! :-)