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Trumpetstud
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 Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:11 pm Post subject: David Goggins vs. Trumpet Playing |
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Has anyone ever heard of David Goggins? Lost over 300lbs in 3mo (couch potato), became a Navy Seal, Ultra Marathon runner etc etc. He was and IS a BEAST!!
Could you do the same thing with trumpet playing or would you kill your chops and not even be able to play?
I'm talking about going in 100%, play play play, technique, CC range, learn jazz, learn classical - just be a beast (can't even define everything going in my head) on the trumpet? Can you play so hard that you actually hurt yourself?
Does that make sense? 
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Trumpetstud
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| Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Who do you consider a BEAST on the trumpet (modern Day)?? |
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LittleRusty
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| Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:32 pm Post subject: Re: David Goggins vs. Trumpet Playing |
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| Trumpetstud wrote: | Has anyone ever heard of David Goggins? Lost over 300lbs in 3mo (couch potato), became a Navy Seal, Ultra Marathon runner etc etc. He was and IS a BEAST!!
Could you do the same thing with trumpet playing or would you kill your chops and not even be able to play?
I'm talking about going in 100%, play play play, technique, CC range, learn jazz, learn classical - just be a beast (can't even define everything going in my head) on the trumpet? Can you play so hard that you actually hurt yourself?
Does that make sense? |
| wikipedia.com wrote: | | He joined the reserves, eventually making the weight requirements to begin training as a SEAL after losing 106 lbs in three months. |
CNBC also says 106. He started at nearly 300 lbs according to that article.
It is hard to believe. The CDC says a 1-4 pounds per week weight loss is normal. So he would have needed to lose 8.3 pounds per week to achieve 106 in 3 months. 🤷♂️ |
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Trumpetstud
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| Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm guessing no help on this one?! |
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JayKosta
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| Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:01 am Post subject: Re: David Goggins vs. Trumpet Playing |
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| Trumpetstud wrote: | ...
Could you do the same thing with trumpet playing or would you kill your chops and not even be able to play?
I'm talking about going in 100%, play play play, technique, CC range, learn jazz, learn classical - just be a beast (can't even define everything going in my head) on the trumpet? Can you play so hard that you actually hurt yourself?
Does that make sense? :) |
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Does what make sense?
If you're asking whether it is possible that someone (maybe 1 in a million of those who try) would be able to accomplish that on trumpet - then sure, it's 'possible'. Just like setting a world record is possible - many try, few succeed.
Does attempting that make sense? That's a whole different question. The 'big IFs' are: physical attributes, mental ability / toughness / dedication, work ethic, lifestyle and support, etc.
About playing too hard - yes it's possible to play so hard that it causes injury or other problems. It's also 'possible' to play a lot in a controlled manner so that it doesn't cause problems and gives continual improvement - the question is whether the player finds the 'right way'.
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Man Of Constant Sorrow
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My (very well-informed) answer: NO !!
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