Doc Reinhardt Pivot System interview with Glenn Libman
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- Glenn Libman graciously gave Bobby and I an interview about the teachings of Doc Reinhardt. Glenn studied with Doc for ten years and cleared up a number of misconceptions about the 'Pivot System" something Glenn tells us Doc himself felt he should have named differently. I hope you all find this interview as interesting and informative as we did. Grab your paper and pencil because if you're like we are, there's a lot of valuable info. Please enjoy and let us know your thoughts. .
This is great stuff! Thank you for this posting. Very helpful in understanding the art of trumpet playing.
This was a great interview, thanks for sharing! Just to follow up on the comments on Lin Biviano as a Type I and being able to move his mouthpiece and still play lead... As amazing as it sounds, Lin got a good laugh when I shared it with him. He’s actually a IIIB and the legend is not true, but cool nonetheless 😅
Some player type examples:
Type IV (Upstream)--Cat Anderson, Bud Brisbois, Jon Faddis, Larry Meregillano, Wynton Marsalis, Doc Severinsen
Type IIIA (Downstream)-Al Porcino, Harry James, Chris Botti, Dave Stahl, Greg Gisbert
Type IIIB (Downstream)-Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Maynard Ferguson, Chuck Findley, Bill Chase, Johnny Madrid, Bud Herseth, Clark Terry
Type III (Downstream)-Conrad Gozzo, Herb Alpert
This was fantastic guys, thanks so much. I am a big follower of the Reinhardt school of thought and it's great to hear from a student of his.
Great interview!!
Thanks.. 🙏
Thank you very much, this interview brings more clarity on the subject. I would really like, if possible, to have another 2nd part. I totally agree when he says “…. Perhaps, the word Pivot is not the right word…” that is why there are so many misconceptions and misunderstandings about the Reinhardt System. Another element that I think is missing here (to complete and “close” the subject) is about the direction of the air (upstream or downstream) and the relationships of the Types of Mouthpiece.
There are many approaches and they always diverge (almost the opposite) and at the same time, they are so close, touching similar elements of the Embouchure that when we really "understand" light shines on each one of us. Keep building and sharing knowledge. Cheers 🔝
Forgot another aspect that I think should be develop. Look at 48:00 minute. Cheeks, Pockets, Lips and corners Alignment. Should be a great treat. Again, this Chanel are unique, awesome. Thank you very much.
Thanks for your post Nuno. Yes we'll need to bring Glenn back for more!
A very open minded and tolerant analyze..
We must remain open minded if we want to move forward with our playing
Thanks for this!
You bet! Great to have you here with us Jon-Erik. Love your playing man!
Thank you so much for all this videos!
I have a question dry libs or wet libs?
Thx for your question Oscar. I don't think there's a rule about this but I play wet. I also believe the vast majority of people play wet. Thanks for being here with us. Please be sure to share this channel with all your trumpet playing friends!
Thank you for your response
I will share this channel
@@oscarcoronadoo Thank you for being here, Oscar!!
Amazing video, my question is how do you know if you should play upstream or downstream. I have been playing upstream for a while now but recently I have been messing with playing downstream (because I am going through a big rut in my playing) and I don't notice a big difference in anything: range, articulation, or endurance. So I wonder if maybe I would be more consistent if I switched to playing downstream or if I should continue playing upstream. I would love to know how you tell what you should be doing
My understanding is that Doc R. didn't like the misconception of the title "pivot system" but lamented that he should have called it tracking system. If you can feel which direction your air stream is directed from low to high range and "track" the air so the vibration stays in the middle of the mouthpiece that will determine which way the bell tilts, up or down. What's enlightening to me is that I track upstream when playing higher, which means (according to Doc) that my lips move up on my teeth as I ascend. My bell tilts a little down but that makes me an upstream player. It's a little counterintuitive, at least till I understood this. Do some 3rd then fifth slurred intervals and see which way your chops want to move against your teeth. Knowing this can really help with the whole tracking concept and keep the pressure even from top to bottom and side-to-side.