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WildWilly Regular Member
Joined: 05 Jul 2020 Posts: 62 Location: Iowa next to the Mississippi
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Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2020 1:28 pm Post subject: It's been a long, long, long time |
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Hi, my name is Bill and the trumpet was my first instrument. Back in grade school. Back in the 1950s. I currently play alto saxophone and the Native American style wood flute. On a lark I just ordered a student trumpet and how-to-play book from Woodwind & Brasswind. Over the years I always wondered if I could get a note out of a trumpet today. Was it like riding a bike. In 6 to 10 days, I'll be able to answer that question. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions for the collective wisdom of this group. |
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theslawdawg Heavyweight Member
Joined: 13 Oct 2008 Posts: 843 Location: Waikiki, Hawaii
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Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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Go get 'em Bill aka Wildwilly! _________________ My go-to Trumpet and Flugel: Thane.
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Ed Kennedy Heavyweight Member
Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Posts: 3187
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Dayton Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Mar 2013 Posts: 1990 Location: USA
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:23 am Post subject: |
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Welcome back to trumpet playing! Have fun. |
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Bill_Bumps Veteran Member
Joined: 07 May 2019 Posts: 157
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:50 am Post subject: Re: It's been a long, long, long time |
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WildWilly wrote: | Hi, my name is Bill and the trumpet was my first instrument. Back in grade school. Back in the 1950s. I currently play alto saxophone and the Native American style wood flute. On a lark I just ordered a student trumpet and how-to-play book from Woodwind & Brasswind. Over the years I always wondered if I could get a note out of a trumpet today. Was it like riding a bike. In 6 to 10 days, I'll be able to answer that question. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions for the collective wisdom of this group. |
Well, when I started on trumpet two years ago, it was as a beginner. So, having played one as a a kid, you're one up on me already. |
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WildWilly Regular Member
Joined: 05 Jul 2020 Posts: 62 Location: Iowa next to the Mississippi
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:42 am Post subject: |
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Thank you one and all. My horn shipped today and should be here by Friday. That's the easy part |
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jondrowjf@gmail.com Heavyweight Member
Joined: 15 Jul 2016 Posts: 652
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:50 am Post subject: Student trumpet |
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What student trumpet did you buy? _________________ No musical instrument at this time. |
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cheiden Heavyweight Member
Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 8910 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:03 pm Post subject: Re: Student trumpet |
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jondrowjf@gmail.com wrote: | What student trumpet did you buy? |
Just don't ask him about mouthpieces. I wouldn't want to scare him away. _________________ "I'm an engineer, which means I think I know a whole bunch of stuff I really don't."
Charles J Heiden/So Cal
Bach Strad 180ML43*/43 Bb/Yamaha 731 Flugel/Benge 1X C/Kanstul 920 Picc/Conn 80A Cornet
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WildWilly Regular Member
Joined: 05 Jul 2020 Posts: 62 Location: Iowa next to the Mississippi
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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Étude ETR 100. I still remember mouthpieces from grade school and have no fear. I play the saxophone and mouthpieces are scary. |
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Turkle Heavyweight Member
Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 2450 Location: New York City
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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Just remember not to believe a single word anyone posts on this site, for any reason whatsoever. _________________ Yamaha 8310Z trumpet
Yamaha 8310Z flugel
Curry 3. |
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tptptp Heavyweight Member
Joined: 25 Oct 2001 Posts: 1408 Location: Georgia
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 1:44 am Post subject: |
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Turkle wrote: | Just remember not to believe a single word anyone posts on this site, for any reason whatsoever. |
But, we're all very certain that what we say is completely correct! _________________ Craig Mitchell |
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GeorgeB Heavyweight Member
Joined: 20 Apr 2016 Posts: 1063 Location: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 2:53 am Post subject: |
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I gave up playing for 12 years in the 50s/60s and came back in 2016, 51 years after I quit. I was 79, so age made some differences, but I had a solid foundation in learning from a great pro teacher back when I started and I just never forgot those things. In my first month back, C on the staff was a challenge, but 6 months later I was playing an E over high C above the staff and had joined a Horizons band playing first trumpet.
So you may surprise yourself. Good luck, WildWilly. _________________ GeorgeB
1960s King Super 20 Silversonic
2016 Manchester Brass Custom
1938-39 Olds Recording
1942 Buescher 400 Bb trumpet
1952 Selmer Paris 21 B
1999 Conn Vintage One B flat trumpet
2020 Getzen 490 Bb
1962 Conn Victor 5A cornet |
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cbtj51 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Nov 2015 Posts: 722 Location: SE US
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:54 am Post subject: |
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Welcome back WildWilly! Keep yours ears and mind open! Comeback is an adventure!
Mike _________________ '71 LA Benge 5X Bb
'72 LA Benge D/Eb
'76 Bach CL 229/25A C
‘92 Bach 37 Bb
'98 Getzen 895S Flugelhorn
'00 Bach 184 Cornet
'02 Yamaha 8335RGS
'16 Bach NY 7
'16 XO 1700RS Piccolo
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WildWilly Regular Member
Joined: 05 Jul 2020 Posts: 62 Location: Iowa next to the Mississippi
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:17 am Post subject: |
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Turkle wrote: | Just remember not to believe a single word anyone posts on this site, for any reason whatsoever. |
As Abraham Lincoln said "Don't believe everything you read on the internet" |
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WildWilly Regular Member
Joined: 05 Jul 2020 Posts: 62 Location: Iowa next to the Mississippi
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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My horn arrived today and I'm pleased with the sounds coming out. Got a how-to play DVD and CD and my notes dang near match the CD. I think I'm going to look for a teacher to speed up the learning process. So far, so good. As a side note, after playing the saxophone for years, the trumpet feels light as a feather. |
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cgaiii Heavyweight Member
Joined: 26 Jun 2017 Posts: 1541 Location: Virginia USA
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome back to trumpet playing WildWilly or Bill. Have fun. _________________ Bb: Schilke X3L AS SP, Yamaha YTR-6335S
C: Schilke CXL, Kanstul 1510-2
Picc: Kanstul 920
Bb Bugle: Kanstul
Bb Pocket: Manchester Brass
Flugel: Taylor Standard
Bass Trumpet: BAC Custom
Natural Tr: Custom Haas replica by Nikolai Mänttäri Morales |
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WildWilly Regular Member
Joined: 05 Jul 2020 Posts: 62 Location: Iowa next to the Mississippi
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2020 8:36 am Post subject: |
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3rd day back on the horse and I actually recognize a few notes. Tough part is embouchure. Play the sax and it's much different. It's starting to come back to me. Played Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and I'm sure a few people would recognize it. |
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GeorgeB Heavyweight Member
Joined: 20 Apr 2016 Posts: 1063 Location: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
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Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 3:27 am Post subject: |
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Ed Kennedy wrote: | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYvONFHI2xw |
Thanks for that, Ed. Harry was, still is and always will be my favorite trumpet player. His, and bands like his were all from my era and, musically speaking, I often wish those days were back again. _________________ GeorgeB
1960s King Super 20 Silversonic
2016 Manchester Brass Custom
1938-39 Olds Recording
1942 Buescher 400 Bb trumpet
1952 Selmer Paris 21 B
1999 Conn Vintage One B flat trumpet
2020 Getzen 490 Bb
1962 Conn Victor 5A cornet |
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WildWilly Regular Member
Joined: 05 Jul 2020 Posts: 62 Location: Iowa next to the Mississippi
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Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:56 am Post subject: |
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Another thank you to Ed for an inspiring YouTube look at greatness. A one month update on my journey back: I found a great teacher and we're doing weekly lessons via FaceTime. Whoda thunk? First lesson was a little awkward but it now feels natural. Found a can't-resist deal on a new Cannonball 727-B so I'm now a 2 trumpet owner. That will soon change as I have a Gretsch Pathfinder on the way. My first instrument, in 1955, was a Pathfinder and I bought it for sentimental value. Plan to display it in my music room. Scored it on FleaBay for $80.00, including shipping. That's the last trumpet I'm going to buy . . . But I digress. The low notes are a breeze and the hight notes are a challenge. Can hit high C and working on holding it. My teacher is a tremendous help and I look forward to mastering Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. _________________ Not a 2nd childhood, still in the 1st
Adams A9
Étude ETR-100
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GeorgeB Heavyweight Member
Joined: 20 Apr 2016 Posts: 1063 Location: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
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Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 7:42 am Post subject: |
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Hey, WildWilly, did you mean you can hit middle C ( 3rd space on the staff ) ?
Because high C is actually two lines above the staff.
Once you can play a true high C you will be well on your way. In my come back I believe it was two or three months before I could play a high C comfortably. These days different exercises that include high C above the staff are part of my daily routine.
Sounds like you are well on your way. All the best.
George _________________ GeorgeB
1960s King Super 20 Silversonic
2016 Manchester Brass Custom
1938-39 Olds Recording
1942 Buescher 400 Bb trumpet
1952 Selmer Paris 21 B
1999 Conn Vintage One B flat trumpet
2020 Getzen 490 Bb
1962 Conn Victor 5A cornet |
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