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Basically Buzzed Veteran Member
Joined: 22 Jun 2003 Posts: 443 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2022 8:10 am Post subject: “Mini Etudes” by Phil Collins |
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https://youtu.be/LkDHckMoTvA
Collins “Mini Etudes” #1
If you’ve been following, you know that I began recording etudes as a way to stay in shape while the San Diego Symphony was off of work for over 15 months in 2020-2021.
Well, back in June 2021, the San Diego Symphony returned to regular work weeks. Though thrilled to return to performing with my colleagues and to live audiences, having spent several thousands of dollars on recording equipment, I wasn’t sure I wanted to just put it all into a drawer never to be used again.
After some thought, and recognizing that I would have limited time and even more limited chop availability - I decided to challenge myself to record all 169 of Phil Collins’ “Mini Etudes”.
These Mini Etudes are exactly as the title implies - mini - as in 3-6 lines of music. Though these may be short, there is no shortage of challenges in these etudes. Phil covers myriad styles, key signatures and tempi throughout this book.
These etudes were all recorded on my Royer R-122 MKII ribbon microphone between 7am and 9am immediately following my warmup routine and prior to our 10am morning rehearsals. These are presented - as always - without edits.
If you are interested in purchasing this book and following along - or better yet learning these and playing along - or if you’re interested in any of Phil Collins’ other books, you can contact him via email at collinsnotes@earthlink.net or via Facebook Messenger. He accepts PayPal at collinsnotes@earthlink.net. $20 per hard copy - $15 for pDF.
As always - if you have any questions or comments about equipment, or recording or trumpet playing in general - or how to negotiate your way through these etudes - I’m always happy to engage.
Thank you for following along and for taking the time to listen.
- Chris _________________ Christopher Smith
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Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2022 7:38 am Post subject: |
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Collins “Mini Etudes” #2 _________________ Christopher Smith
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Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2022 11:03 am Post subject: |
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I'm a big fan of his 100 Trumpetuds book, I might have to check this out! _________________ Bb: Yamaha 9335NY Gen3
Bb: Yamaha 8310Z
C: Shires 4S/W1B
Piccolo: Yamaha 9830
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Basically Buzzed Veteran Member
Joined: 22 Jun 2003 Posts: 443 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2022 11:21 am Post subject: |
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jhahntpt wrote: | I'm a big fan of his 100 Trumpetuds book, I might have to check this out! |
I’ve found these “Mini Etudes” to be an invaluable addition to my collection of etudes I enjoy playing! _________________ Christopher Smith
Principal Trumpet
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JonathanM Heavyweight Member
Joined: 25 Aug 2007 Posts: 2018 Location: Charleston, SC
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Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2022 11:59 am Post subject: |
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Chris, I’ve enjoyed these Etudes at your Facebook and YouTube pages. I just ordered them from Mr. Collins.
I’m considering adding them to my YouTube vids as I review different horns. I’m only pausing because I don’t want to showcase my skill and intimidate you. Ok, that was an attempt at humor.
I admire the ease you play these with; it’s motivating me to improve my general health and trumpet skills as well.
Really, in all seriousness, thanks for sharing your time here at TH. Both you and Jim show a very giving side of yourselves by posting and addressing posts here. Thank you both, and I wish you a happy and prosperous new year! _________________ Jonathan Milam
Trumpets: 18043B, 18043*, 18043 Sterling Silver +, 18037 SterlingSilver+, Benge 4x, Olds: '34 Symphony, '47 Super, '52 Recording
Flugle: Strad 182
Puje: American Belle
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Joined: 22 Jun 2003 Posts: 443 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2022 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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JonathanM wrote: | Chris, I’ve enjoyed these Etudes at your Facebook and YouTube pages. I just ordered them from Mr. Collins.
I’m considering adding them to my YouTube vids as I review different horns. I’m only pausing because I don’t want to showcase my skill and intimidate you. Ok, that was an attempt at humor.
I admire the ease you play these with; it’s motivating me to improve my general health and trumpet skills as well.
Really, in all seriousness, thanks for sharing your time here at TH. Both you and Jim show a very giving side of yourselves by posting and addressing posts here. Thank you both, and I wish you a happy and prosperous new year! |
Hi Jonathon - thank you for your kind words. There are so many great trumpet players out there - I wish more pros would post themselves playing alone as I think it’s important for people to know that there isn’t ONE acceptable sound to be a successful trumpet player.
Nonetheless - I look forward to your videos! _________________ Christopher Smith
Principal Trumpet
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Kumara999 Veteran Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2022 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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Chris. That was beautiful. Thank you for sharing. |
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Basically Buzzed Veteran Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2022 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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Kumara999 wrote: | Chris. That was beautiful. Thank you for sharing. |
Thank you, Kumara999. I appreciate you taking a listen and commenting. I hope you’ll continue following along as I record through these over the next 12 months! _________________ Christopher Smith
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Jon Arnold Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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Collins “Mini Etudes” #3
https://youtu.be/H8NU_L7IUZs _________________ Christopher Smith
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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2022 7:16 am Post subject: |
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Collins “Mini Etudes” #4
https://youtu.be/ttLcXOmX2o4 _________________ Christopher Smith
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Dayton Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2022 11:40 am Post subject: |
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Wonderful playing of some fun and challenging etudes! Thanks for sharing the videos. |
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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2022 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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Dayton wrote: | Wonderful playing of some fun and challenging etudes! Thanks for sharing the videos. |
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, Dayton. I appreciate it. _________________ Christopher Smith
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Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:34 am Post subject: |
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Collins “Mini Etudes” #5
https://youtu.be/m5GPKO1cVXY _________________ Christopher Smith
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Collins “Mini Etudes” #6
https://youtu.be/dLDfVu7YQyk _________________ Christopher Smith
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Collins “Mini Etudes” #7
https://youtu.be/olnqvs5MfhA _________________ Christopher Smith
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Collins “Mini Etudes” #8
https://youtu.be/JeRvu3IIoHE _________________ Christopher Smith
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Collins “Mini Etudes” #9
https://youtu.be/12mbveooJh4 _________________ Christopher Smith
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Collins “Mini Etudes” #10
https://youtu.be/NYWjfm55sUc _________________ Christopher Smith
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Collins “Mini Etudes” #11
https://youtu.be/kYcV5LvIuaM _________________ Christopher Smith
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