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PostPosted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:36 am    Post subject: Paul Baron's Trumpet Voluntarily Reply with quote

Just a shout out for Paul Baron's recent book, Trumpet Voluntarily, which is now available, either as a PDF or in print from qPress (I have no affiliation with either the publisher or Paul). Well presented and thoughtful, it's more text than specific exercises, but everything is in easy, clear and insightful prose. As a longtime professional, I learned (or re-learned) many important tips. I especially like his ideas about developing range above high G (above high C) which, until recently, has always been a sort of upper ceiling for me. Rather than the usual lip slurs or arpeggios, Paul's idea is to approach these highest notes from smaller intervals (Maj and min 3rds) and melodic exercises, ala HL. Clarke, but alternating high and low sequences. Developing familiarity with these notes, interspersing high melodies with low, and letting the ear guide you, and are key. I also love the practical advice about mouthpiece selection, warming up on gig days and non-gig days. Paul's approach is never didactic, just gentle advice from someone who has walked the walk for several years, mostly in Broadway and pit orchestras. Well worth a read.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I completely agree. The book is comprehensive, and has been getting some pretty amazing reviews.

If people want to see the book it is right here.

If people want to read endorsements from a star studded list, click here.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi everyone, I just wanted to put a note here to say that Paul has released a second book in the Trumpet Voluntarily Series.

You can find “Trumpet Voluntarily: Three Strategically Designed Warmups To Conquer The Increasing Demands Of Today’s Trumpet Player” at this link.

It is selling like hotcakes, in digital or print with free worldwide shipping.

Once you have it and start trying it out, let everyone know what you think!
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 12:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

timothyquinlan wrote:
Hi everyone, I just wanted to put a note here to say that Paul has released a second book in the Trumpet Voluntarily Series.

You can find “Trumpet Voluntarily: Three Strategically Designed Warmups To Conquer The Increasing Demands Of Today’s Trumpet Player” at this link.

It is selling like hotcakes, in digital or print with free worldwide shipping.

Once you have it and start trying it out, let everyone know what you think!


Thanks! Just bought it! I really enjoyed the first book.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Thanks! Just bought it! I really enjoyed the first book.


Awesome! I hope you dig this one, too.
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Holy cow, Paul Baron just followed on his book series again.

The Broadway Trumpeter is an insane, 349-page grand method teaching commercial players from behind the lead book on Broadway. So cool.
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