FN Wilson
Regular Member
Joined: 27 Sep 2002
Posts: 16
Location: Astoria, Oregon
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hello fellow trumpet players..
Just wanted to say that after 13 years Im finnaly going to buckle down and practice properly..lol..after a 4 year twenure with the Marine band and one college cd recorded. Im on a mission..to become a well rounded player. Im choosing to study Claude Gordon studies(I just bought the systematic approach,velocety studies,and tongue level excersises.) I currently have four hours a day to practice(im underway alot on a Coast guard cutter) so ill be putting in the time on my silent brass. i would like any advice on the proper approuch for studying gordon drills. Things to not do..or things to do and such..Ill keep you all posted on my endevors and hopefully get awesome advice along the way  ...thanks for your time gentlemen.(and ladies...)
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John Mohan
Heavyweight Member
Joined: 13 Nov 2001
Posts: 9830
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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I would advise you to get Claude's "Brass Playing Is No Harder Than Deep Breathing" book. It explains how to practice and develop correctly. If you read it carefully and understand what it says, you can modify the way the "Systematic Approach" book instructions are laid out and get even more benefits quicker.
Is there anyplace on that Cutter where you can play without using the Mute? If so, make use of it.
Lastly, a hint: Despite your having 4 hours a day available (and that is great!), build up slowly, don't tear down.
Sincerley,
John Mohan
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Trumpet Player, Clinician & Teacher
1st Trpt for Cats, Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Evita, Hunchback of Notre Dame,
Grease, The Producers, Addams Family, In the Heights, etc.
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