Bob Findley on trumpet. A method book.

Karel

What are the opinions on this book. In the Netherlands it's highly recommended by some great players.

Mikeytrpt · Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 9:24 am Post subject:

I have it, and it is one of the most helpful books I own.

Karel · Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 9:32 am Post subject:

It seems that the text part of the book is the most interesting.

Blancolate · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 2:11 pm Post subject:

If you are looking for Text, it is a good book. The musical examples are the Caruso exercises in variuos intervals. For the money you are much better off purchasing the book :"Flexus" by Laurie Frink and John Macneil.
"Flexus" has great exercises based on Caruso and Stamp and comes with a demo CD. Alot of the great players in NYC love this book and seems to be on everyones's music stand.

Dave Converse · Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 4:38 pm Post subject:

Another "cudo" for Bob's book. Not meant to be one's only resource, it is a terrific addition to any trumpet players' library. I think of it as my "slump supressor." Re-reading sections on slotting and efficiency always seem to get my chops "tuned up" and back in "race trim" when they wander off course.