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MusicApril 22, 2018June 30, 2018

Transposition

As I spend time relearning things that have gotten out of practice, I am having to write articles here so I can have quick access to them. Transposition on theContinue readingTransposition

MusicApril 12, 2018June 30, 2018

4/13/18 Clarke Studies & Long Tones

I am getting really tired of Clarke Studies. Regardless of my long hiatus, I have been on Clarke #2 and #3 and parts of #4 for a long time. TheyContinue reading4/13/18 Clarke Studies & Long Tones

MusicApril 12, 2018June 30, 2018

4/12/18 Long Tones & Arban’s

Today I took to the horn to spend some time recording long tones. I have never been the type of musician who played a single tone for as long asContinue reading4/12/18 Long Tones & Arban’s

MusicApril 11, 2018June 30, 2018

Attacks, a necessary study

Today I decided to spend some time working on my attacks on middle G in the staff and middle C. This is a very difficult skill. This along with lipContinue readingAttacks, a necessary study

MusicMarch 28, 2018June 30, 2018

Practice Mutes

Today I got a LotFancy aluminum trumpet practice mute in the mail (see attached pictures). It does a great job of stopping the sound. I can practice when my familyContinue readingPractice Mutes