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This article is about Anchor Tonguing (also known as K-Tongue Modified) for trumpet playing.
What Anchor Tonguing / KTM is, what it’s supposedly good for, and a few suggestions for incorporating Anchor Tonguing / K-Tongue Modified into your own playing.
The author Anchor-Tongues. …
Anchor Tonguing & K-Tongue Modified for Trumpet Playing: What It Is and How to Learn ItRead More »
I recently received an e-mail from a BTB subscriber named Scott. Scott said he liked reading about the “updates and adventures in learning.”
Well, Scott. Thanks for the title.
Here’s what’s up lately: …
November 2017 Updates and Adventures (Mouthpiece Safari)Read More »
Click Image to Download Full Transcription. It’s one heck of a solo!
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Hank Mobley’s “Crazeology” (Rhythm Changes) Solo TranscriptionRead More »
If you are interested in trying Pops’ pencil exercise program for yourself, be sure to read the full article. As I progressed, along with tracking the specifics of what and when I did each “workout,” I also logged and vented mainly the negative consequences of adding the exercise to my normal playing schedule. Skimming this article may give you the wrong idea.
What you spend your time on is up to you. When it comes to the pencil exercise; not all people need to do it, not all people want to do it, and some people think it’s complete and total bullshit. That’s fine. My experience with isometrics is that while there can be a definite, initial downside, in the long-term, supplemental isometrics continue to be have a positive effect on my embouchure and trumpet playing.
One more thing. This article is really long. Too long. Way too long. So If you’re not seriously curious about some dude’s rationale, training experience and the horrible, horrible mistakes he made working the muscles of his mouth with a pencil, just move along.
Along with the whys, whats and future plans, I’ve also included some suggestions at the end of the article for how you might work isometrics into your routine if you feel like.
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As some of you know, BTB ‘s humble beginnings were as a forum to get some ideas about playing out on paper, during, and after, a self-prescribed embouchure change.
I recently received questions about said embouchure change, and decided to write a deeply personal and moving account of the general process, why I chose specific directions in my playing, and what I currently commit to. …
Hey everybody – Just launched a new “FreeTB” course on learning to better control the aperture. This is a topic that’s gathered a lot of interest and has really helped to level-up my playing game. I think you’ll find a lot in the series if that’s what you’re into.
Here’s a screenshot of one of the videos.
The nine-part series dives head-first into the following aspects of aperture control: …
*NEW* “FreeTB” Aperture Control Course Available!Read More »
Here’s a fabulous interview by Michael Davis feat. the great NYC lead trumpet player Nick Marchione. Nick’s work with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra has been largely influential to me, and this interview covers a lot of great information including his work with and how he became the lead trumpet player for the Vanguard band, how to develop a great musical concept, his top five influences as a lead trumpet player (the list might surprise you), what he looks for in a section player, a hilarious anecdote about his experiences as a young working player, and his views on the differences between New York and Los Angeles (I completely agree with his observations on time).
Check it out, it’s super hip….bone……..music. …
Michael Davis Interviews Vanguard Jazz Orchestra’s Lead Trumpeter, Nick MarchioneRead More »
I recently finished reading Jeremy Dean’s, “Making Habits, Breaking Habits: Why We Do Things, Why We Don’t, and How to Make Any Change Stick,” and there is so much good info in this book that can be easily applied to trumpet playing that I had to share. Here’s a comedic review of some of the more practically applicable concepts from the book. Enjoy! …
Making and Breaking Trumpet Habits (My most POPULAR Video OF ALL TIME)Read More »
Here is an excellent interview with the great Chris Martin, by the great Jens Lindemann. I know this site is mostly jazz/lead trumpet related, but this is too good not to share. For those of you who may not know, Chris was (is?) the principal trumpet player for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and recently accepted the position of principal trumpet for the New York Philharmonic. He’s an awesome player with lot’s of great sh*t to say. Enjoy! …
For those of you who know me, you probably know me as a lead trumpet player.
However, learning to improvise in a jazz style is something that’s becoming increasingly more important to me as a musician. Here’s a video me practicing along with Carmen Mcrea’s rendition of Rogers and Hart’s, “Falling in Love with Love.” Nothing too fancy, just a fair take on where I’m currently at with my jazz playing. …
Gettin’ My Jazz On with Rogers and Hart’s “Falling in Love with Love”Read More »