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GordonH Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 2894 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 8:23 am Post subject: |
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I just put the word out that I was a mafia drug dealer.
It actually worked.
None of my neighbours speak to me and they cross to the other side of the road when they are walking past. _________________ Bb - Scherzer 8218W, Schilke S22, Bach 43, Selmer 19A Balanced
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Arpeggio Veteran Member
Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Posts: 153
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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Tough question for those of us without personal studios
The practice mute option is always there but is so-so at best. I've used the Silent Brass system, Trumcor Lyric Stealth mute, and the ssssshhhhhMute. All create noticeable back-pressure, in my opinion. I would guess that the back-pressure problem will never be solved with any conventional practice mute since they work by stuffing up your horn. I believe the many varieties of practice mutes available have been discussed on several earlier TH threads.
One simple technique that seems to help me a lot is to play into a closet full of hanging clothing. I open the door, stand or draw up a chair, and play away into the shirts, pants, coats, etc. If you have a walk-in closet (I don't), I would guess it would be more convenient. It's kind of like having your own personal acoustically-insulated sound chamber. Seems to work pretty well at deadening the sound -- all in all, at least as well as the practice mutes and possibly better. I haven't seen the neighborhood dogs and cats scampering for cover since I began using this . . . but maybe that's just because they all ran away earlier. |
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dershem Heavyweight Member
Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 1893 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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chapahi wrote: | To keep neighbors happier I practice melodic things and keep scales, long tones, and "out" jazz stuff to a minimum. It's challanging enough.
I think of Bud Herseth's saying, "...never practice. Always PERFORM". |
Precisely. When I practice (in a tiny apartment) I make an effort to make *everything* I play music. Even long tones and scales and flexibilities. And I always finish with actually playing tunes and melodies.
I have, in 19 years in this apartment, never had a complaint, and have had several compliments and several gigs come out of my sessions.
Of course, even in summer I close the doors and windows. _________________ BKA! Mic Gillette was my mentor and friend.
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Bach Baby Regular Member
Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Port Allen, La
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:35 pm Post subject: Hey There World |
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We have a 9pm ordinace in my hood...I am lucky, because my garage is the Shed hall...I did however, live in an apartment complex, and many years later as I was leaving, I was told about songs I played....I so want to re-record April In Paris, so I played that song everyday, 100 diffirent ways, and as I left the building, they all sang it to me....It was a good thing....We all know when we are intruding on others space, so just know when and where to shed....I like no one around when I figure out new stuff.......I save it for the audience..... _________________ Bach Megatone 3c & Standard 7c, when I feel chopless....
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rockford Heavyweight Member
Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 2477 Location: Northern VA
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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We live on a public street so I just threaten to park my old cars in front of their house if they get out of line. |
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Drizzt Veteran Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 256 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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I always have the windows closed, and I dont play late... much. Theres always the occaisional midnight trumpet urge. _________________ Bach Stradivarius 180S-37 ML
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pipedope Veteran Member
Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 191 Location: Alaska
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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Neighbors?
My closest neighbors are a quarter mile away.
If they don't have a problem with the bulldozer or chainsaw I doubt there will be any problem with trumpet. |
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Eggtracy Heavyweight Member
Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 637 Location: Galesburg, IL
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Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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Drizzt wrote: | Theres always the occaisional midnight trumpet urge. | That's every night for me. My biggest challenge is complaints from my family, or keeping them up. I'm glad I have a practice mute, but I try not to play with it too much. _________________ Lucas Tracy
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Airport Bum Veteran Member
Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Posts: 229 Location: Southeast Texas
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 3:12 am Post subject: |
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Arpeggio wrote: | Tough question for those of us without personal studios
The practice mute option is always there but is so-so at best. I've used the Silent Brass system, Trumcor Lyric Stealth mute, and the ssssshhhhhMute. All create noticeable back-pressure, in my opinion. I would guess that the back-pressure problem will never be solved with any conventional practice mute since they work by stuffing up your horn. I believe the many varieties of practice mutes available have been discussed on several earlier TH threads.
One simple technique that seems to help me a lot is to play into a closet full of hanging clothing. I open the door, stand or draw up a chair, and play away into the shirts, pants, coats, etc. If you have a walk-in closet (I don't), I would guess it would be more convenient. It's kind of like having your own personal acoustically-insulated sound chamber. Seems to work pretty well at deadening the sound -- all in all, at least as well as the practice mutes and possibly better. I haven't seen the neighborhood dogs and cats scampering for cover since I began using this . . . but maybe that's just because they all ran away earlier. |
I tried the closet studio thing. I put a chair and music stand in there and closed the door. Worked ok but got pretty stuffy and hot in there. So I bought a Yamaha Silent Mute. Yes, there is a little back pressure but it's worth it to keep the peace. _________________ ~ Love animals; ... Yum! ~ |
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Arpeggio Veteran Member
Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Posts: 153
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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:27 am Post subject: |
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Suggest leaving the door open when you try the closet thing! Too toasty otherwise, especially in these summer months.
My other half insists that she can't hear me beyond the next room when I play into the hanging clothes with the closet door open. The biggest problem is getting used to the fact that I'm playing for Dockers and a few Arrows No applause. No encores. Well, no pressure, either!
I enjoy this more than the various alternatives just because I'm so happy to not have to fight back-pressure of the various practice mutes I've accumulated. |
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TimTheTrumpeter Veteran Member
Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 100 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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Do you live in an apartment? If not, I don't think neighbors are really a problem... practice inside your house with your front door shut. |
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pipedope Veteran Member
Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 191 Location: Alaska
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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My nearest neighbor is more than a quarter mile away.
With lots of trees too.
Besides, trumpet music is a nice change from chainsaws and bulldozers.
The drawback is that I am on the edge of the wilderness in Alaska and finding new toys and a good teacher is not easy. |
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Lolo Veteran Member
Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Posts: 370 Location: England
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 4:16 am Post subject: |
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I've just been asked to play with my windows open so my neighbourse can hear me. Play stuff they'll like regularly and smile at them when you see them. _________________ What you recall are impressions; we have the facts. We called the tune. The secret police of your childhood were older, wiser than you, bigger. Call back the sound of their voices. Boom. Boom. Boom. |
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dershem Heavyweight Member
Joined: 14 Jun 2007 Posts: 1893 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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pipedope wrote: | My nearest neighbor is more than a quarter mile away.
With lots of trees too.
Besides, trumpet music is a nice change from chainsaws and bulldozers.
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What mouthpiece do you use on your chainsaw?
_________________ BKA! Mic Gillette was my mentor and friend.
Marcinkiewicz Mic G. trumpet, Custom Marcinkiewicz mpc. (Among others)
Marcinkiewicz Rembrandt flugel, Benge 8Z cornet, King 2B, Bach 36, Benge 190, Getzen 3062... many more. All Marc. mouthpieces. |
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Jerry48 Regular Member
Joined: 07 Sep 2007 Posts: 22 Location: Tunkhannock, PA
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Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:37 am Post subject: Practice frequency |
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We have our 22 month old granddaughter living with us, with her parents (our son and wife). I work straight third shift on regular job, with rotating days off every week. So, I have to be conscious of whether the baby is down for nap or gone to bed. Not always on a regular schedule.
Neighbors have never been a problem; can't even hear me practicing in the house.
At home I try to grab opportunities when they occur (when I know everyone is up and wide awake, and not trying to sleep. We have a really small three bedroom ranch -- no basement or attic.
I'm a comback trumpeter, having pretty much been off the horn since 1965, and only in my third week of practicing. Also looking for a local band to hoook up with. My son says I sound pretty good. What does he know? (hehe).
I am fortunate to have a job where I get assigned to a group home where I can practice to my hearts content in the basement during the middle of the night. The boys claim they never hear anything while sleeping, mostly on second floor. Lately I'm working the group home most of every week. So, I'm taking advantage of the opportunity---I look forward to getting my playing lips back, and can get past the point I was at when I quit in high school (1965).
Really looking forward to performing with a band. |
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Ed Lee Heavyweight Member
Joined: 14 Aug 2009 Posts: 2156 Location: Jackson NC 27845
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Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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GordonH wrote: | I just put the word out that I was a mafia drug dealer.
It actually worked.
None of my neighbours speak to me and they cross to the other side of the road when they are walking past. |
And I bet you drive DEA surveillance crazy! |
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etc-etc Heavyweight Member
Joined: 19 Jan 2008 Posts: 6209
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Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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GordonH wrote: | I just put the word out that I was a mafia drug dealer.
It actually worked.
None of my neighbours speak to me and they cross to the other side of the road when they are walking past. |
Is the word on the street: "This is the trumpeter who thinks he is a mafia drug dealer"? |
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