NTC Scott Belck and Stephen Campbell

[john4860]

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg-FUqnJj5g
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJw0stPSq9M

These are two excellent, informative, inspirational and very humorous sessions with these two experts.
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Staying relaxed is 90% of trumpet playing

[Dayton]

Thanks for sharing these videos!

[john4860]

One thing Scott Belck mentions in his masterclass is the importance of rest. He makes the analogy that if people worked out at a gym (lifting weights) the way many trumpet players practice people would be leaving the gym in an ambulance. I can certainly relate to that! Many times I have picked the trumpet up and just started playing pretty much non-stop for a few minutes then rest a few seconds then play indiscriminately for another few minutes then rest for a few seconds until after about 20 minutes I am absolutely spent.

He also stresses the importance of playing softly.

So...I've been taking his advice, resting more than I play, playing softly and continuing only if I feel fresh, in this manner I am able to play cleanly and accurately and I feel that I am accomplishing my goals much easier.

Try resting more than you think you should and playing softly, you might be surprised how much better you can actually play.
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Staying relaxed is 90% of trumpet playing