Trumpet Playing Thoughts

<body> <h2>Trumpet Playing Thoughts</h2> <p>by </p> <p>Rune Aleksandersen </p> <p>Last updated 6. October 1998 </p> <h3><img SRC="smallnew.gif" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20"><a HREF="new.htm">What's new!</a></h3> <h3>Get the newest <a HREF="http://www.real.com"><img SRC="rplayer.gif" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="28"></a></h3> <p><img SRC="smallnew.gif" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20"><a HREF="welcome.ram">Welcome to Trumpet playing thoughts!</a><img SRC="g2logo.gif" WIDTH="50" HEIGHT="17"> </p> <p>You are visitor no <img src="/cgi-bin/counter/2"> since 11. October 1997. </p> <p>November 1996, I began an embouchure change searching for a better and easier way to play. Since then, I have played many different ways and tried out many techniques. From my experiences, I have tried to write down some of my thoughts regarding trumpet playing. (I know there are many other viewpoints out there.)<br> My thoughts are based on the philosophy of making trumpet playing as <em>simple and efficient</em> as possible. </p> <p>Currently I play lead trumpet for the <a HREF="http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/3319/">Borderline Ballroom Big Band</a>. </p> <p>Some of my favorite players are : Maynard Ferguson, Bill Chase, Doc Severinsen, Jerry Hey, Gary Grant, Chuck Findley, Jim Manley, Walt Johnson, Bill Churchville. </p> <p>My trumpet is a Selmer Claude Gordon, .470 bore. Very free blowing, dark, lightweight instrument. </p> <p>I use a Marcinkiewicz Chuck Findley mouthpiece for lead playing. For classical and practising my Arban, I use a Bach 3CW. When going for that dark and mellow sound, I use a Giardinelli 1VM. </p> <p><img SRC="smallnew.gif" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20">Order the CHASE CD's from <a HREF="http://www.great-music.com/bill-chase">The Bill Chase Site.</a><br> This site is operated by Tommy Martin, Bill's manager! </p> <p><img SRC="smallnew.gif" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20">Order <a HREF="http://www.Bbtrumpet.com">The No Nonsense Trumpet From A-Z</a> by Clint McLaughlin. A very good book about trumpet playing.<br> A chapter from the book about <a HREF="http://abel.hive.no/trompet/embouchure/embouchure.html">embouchures </a>can be found here. </p> <p>I am a member of <a HREF="http://www.tpin.org">TPIN - Trumpet Players' International Network</a> </p> <p>Hear me play a well known <a HREF="midnight.ra">song! </a><img SRC="rafile.gif" WIDTH="46" HEIGHT="25"> </p> <p>New recordings from a concert with the <a HREF="http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/3319/">Borderline Ballroom big band</a> </p> <p><img SRC="smallnew.gif" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20"><a HREF="redbank.ra">Kid from Red Bank</a><img SRC="rafile.gif" WIDTH="46" HEIGHT="25"><br> <img SRC="smallnew.gif" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20"><a HREF="switch.ra">Switch in Time</a><img SRC="rafile.gif" WIDTH="46" HEIGHT="25"><br> </p> <p><img SRC="smallnew.gif" WIDTH="40" HEIGHT="20"><a HREF="http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/3319/">More sound clips</a> from the Borderline band. </p> <h2>CONTENTS</h2> <table border="0"> <tr> <td><a href="new.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="new.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="main.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="home.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="intro.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="intro.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="video.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="video.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="warmup.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="warmup.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="air.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="air.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="setup.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="setup.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="pitch.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="pitch.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="lips.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="lips.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="embouch.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="embou.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="resist.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="resist.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="mpiece.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="mpiece.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="tuning.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="tuning.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="strength.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="strength.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="endure.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="endure.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="pedal.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="pedal.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="tongue.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="tongue.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="fingers.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="fingers.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="refs.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="refs.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="links.htm" TARGET="MAIN"><img src="links.jpg" border="0" WIDTH="100" HEIGHT="20"></a></td> </tr> </table> <p>The statements on these pages are my opinions only. I am free to change my mind as often as I find appropriate.<br> </p> <p>Try everything and find out what works for you. <br> Let the sound be your guide. </p> <p>Good luck!<br> </p> <table BORDER="10" CELLPADDING="3" CELLSPACING="3" WIDTH="500"> <tr> <th><font Size="2"><a href="http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Palms/5084"><img src="rune.jpg" align="left" border="0" hspace="0" width="200"></a> This <a href="http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Palms/5084/">Official Trumpet Webring</a> site is owned by <br> <a href="mailto:ral@nera.no"><font Size="2">Rune Aleksandersen</font></a>!<br> <br> <font Size="2">Want to join the <a HREF="http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Palms/5084/join.html">The Official TrumpetWebring</a>?</font></font></th> </tr> <tr> <th><font Size="3">[<a href="http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=tpt2&id=3&sprev">Skip Prev</a>][<a href="http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=tpt2&id=3&prev">Prev</a>][<a href="http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=tpt2&id=3&next">Next</a>][<a href="http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=tpt2&id=3&skip">Skip Next</a>][<a href="http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?random&ring=tpt2">Random</a>][<a href="http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=tpt2&id=3&next5">Next 5</a>][<a href="http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=tpt2&list">List Sites</a>]</font></th> </tr> </table> <hr> <p align="center">Please e-mail me! <a HREF="mailto:trpthoughts@geocities.com"><img SRC="emailed.gif" border="0" WIDTH="45" HEIGHT="52"></a> </p> <p align="center">Copyright (c) Rune Aleksandersen 1997 1998 </p> <p align="center">Last updated 6. 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