As a retired guitarist, I've been learning alto sax for about 6 weeks, but I realized the sound/tone I really preferred was the trumpet in the pieces I was listening to. Instead of Coltrane, Rollins, Stitt, I kept listening to Chet Baker and Miles Davis! Amazed how they could play so emotionally soft and "perky" phrases in the same piece! I realized that what I really loved was the trumpet. I rented a new Bach BTR201 yesterday, and practiced way too long, so excited to be able to push out a C-D-E-F-G. My exuberance for learning this amazing instrument. I certainly will keep your suggestions in mind as I start my new journey as a musician on trumpet!
I took a long break (ten plus years) from playing the trumpet and now I try to practice as much as I can. I love playing now because there is no pressure to be perfect. As a bonus my kids are showing interest in playing an instrument so I call this a win win! Great video and I will definitely use these tips!
I have 71 years, learned to be a drummer and decided to learn trumpet in my retirement years. Sir your tips are spot on. Picked up a used Conn 1000 B that is in pretty good shape and both of us are working to learn Taps. As a retired vet I want to be there to give deceased Vets a respectful send off. Thank You so much for your instruction it is well received here.
Excellent advice here, Chris. I LOVE the bowling analogy! Consistency is the #1 thing that separates great players from very good ones. I also appreciate your guidance on managing the practice session and using tools (on/off the horn, fingering/singing/playing, recording practice for feedback/self-critique, developing sound concept modeling/listening to excellent recordings, play/rest etc). And making a PLAN for practice that includes fundamentals/performance prep/time management is critical. What do I want to accomplish in this practice session and why? Is this both a realistic and an urgent goal? To what degree can I improve this specific thing in THIS practice session or in this week or this month or year? I’ve adapted a tool that many companies use to grow their business capabilities; SMART = Specific - Measurable - Achievable - Relevant - Time to quantify progress/goals. Specific - example; consistent execution of a note, phrase, or piece at a specific tempo/volume/articulation/sound quality, etc. Measurable - practicing with recording/metronome/tuner provides immediate objective feedback. Achievable - set realistic goals for every practice session - and for weeks/months/years. Relevant - goal must matter to master/execute a technique/skill, piece, performance. Time-bound - deadlines for performance/audition/jury, but also my personal goals (for x period). Btw, Rex Richardson is a BEAST on this. His consistency/intensity/focus is off the charts! Again, great stuff, Chris - sharing what works (or doesn’t 😝!) helps so many of us!
@@ChrisDavisTrumpet It amazes me that when I learned trumpet us kids just sat in a room with 3 or 4 other kids and played. No instructions at all. No music theory. No techniques. You play the mouthpiece that came on your horn. We just played together and after a few years played at school functions . That was when I was in grade school. Now I am 72. Not having played for over 50 years. How things have changed.
As a retired guitarist, I've been learning alto sax for about 6 weeks, but I realized the sound/tone I really preferred was the trumpet in the pieces I was listening to. Instead of Coltrane, Rollins, Stitt, I kept listening to Chet Baker and Miles Davis! Amazed how they could play so emotionally soft and "perky" phrases in the same piece! I realized that what I really loved was the trumpet. I rented a new Bach BTR201 yesterday, and practiced way too long, so excited to be able to push out a C-D-E-F-G. My exuberance for learning this amazing instrument. I certainly will keep your suggestions in mind as I start my new journey as a musician on trumpet!
I took a long break (ten plus years) from playing the trumpet and now I try to practice as much as I can. I love playing now because there is no pressure to be perfect. As a bonus my kids are showing interest in playing an instrument so I call this a win win! Great video and I will definitely use these tips!
Welcome back to trumpet, Juan, and congratulations on your children showing interest in a musical instrument! 🎺♥
...you've got my attention. Thanks. Subscribed.
I have 71 years, learned to be a drummer and decided to learn trumpet in my retirement years. Sir your tips are spot on. Picked up a used Conn 1000 B that is in pretty good shape and both of us are working to learn Taps. As a retired vet I want to be there to give deceased Vets a respectful send off. Thank You so much for your instruction it is well received here.
listening ....... I really need to view and listen to wisdom shared here ! Thank You !
Thanks Chris, excellent advice as always!
Excellent advice here, Chris. I LOVE the bowling analogy! Consistency is the #1 thing that separates great players from very good ones.
I also appreciate your guidance on managing the practice session and using tools (on/off the horn, fingering/singing/playing, recording practice for feedback/self-critique, developing sound concept modeling/listening to excellent recordings, play/rest etc).
And making a PLAN for practice that includes fundamentals/performance prep/time management is critical. What do I want to accomplish in this practice session and why? Is this both a realistic and an urgent goal? To what degree can I improve this specific thing in THIS practice session or in this week or this month or year?
I’ve adapted a tool that many companies use to grow their business capabilities;
SMART = Specific - Measurable - Achievable - Relevant - Time to quantify progress/goals.
Specific - example; consistent execution of a note, phrase, or piece at a specific tempo/volume/articulation/sound quality, etc.
Measurable - practicing with recording/metronome/tuner provides immediate objective feedback.
Achievable - set realistic goals for every practice session - and for weeks/months/years.
Relevant - goal must matter to master/execute a technique/skill, piece, performance.
Time-bound - deadlines for performance/audition/jury, but also my personal goals (for x period).
Btw, Rex Richardson is a BEAST on this. His consistency/intensity/focus is off the charts!
Again, great stuff, Chris - sharing what works (or doesn’t 😝!) helps so many of us!
Thank you! Bless you!
good lesson Chris. I shall get my trumpet out and start !
Yes! Practice.
That was very helpful. Thanks
Sure thing, Paul! More to come.
@@ChrisDavisTrumpet It amazes me that when I learned trumpet us kids just sat in a room with 3 or 4 other kids and played. No instructions at all. No music theory. No techniques. You play the mouthpiece that came on your horn. We just played together and after a few years played at school functions .
That was when I was in grade school. Now I am 72. Not having played for over 50 years.
How things have changed.
Hello Chris, how are you doing?
Well, Chris what kind of mouthpiece do you use, l mean what size, could you tell me?
Tank you