tpter1

Hah, Miles. I had a thought: let's post your post on the entryway to the instrument showroom hallway at Amherst this year! Hah.

Trent...what was the final count of missed high G's?

Seriously now...that's a great post, Miles. I agree thoroughly. Unfortunately, some people have rather large egos and sense maybe the need to compensate for something else by showing off how high and loud they can play. Some dealers allow you to take their instrument to a practice room if you leave your license or credit/debit card with them. That's the best way, I found. Then you're away from all those people who aren't really trying horns as much as they are showing off. Best scenario is if a classroom or hall is available to "break into"; where you can have an objective ear with you, if you're serious about buying it.

I might add that you play something familiar and tuneful, that you have memorized, in several keys to get a sense of the evenness and intonation of the horn.

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trumpetmike

You mean this is wrong

You'll be saying next that if you can't play a double C immediately you pick up the instrument, you shouldn't look at it with disbelief, slam it back on the stand and proclaim how terrible the instrument is.

miles71

Yes, I know these are some radical concepts

I am working on some ideas for the Maryland Trumpet Day this year to help with this. Maybe having exhibitors in different rooms??? Having a "Safe room" for serious buyers??? Supplying socks to put over the bells filled with foam????


By the way, my programs website (with a link to a Trumpet Day Page) is belairhsband.com I will be adding to it as things get done.

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Miles,

I agree whole heartedly!

Richard

FreshBrewed

It sounds like you have been to the Frankfurt Music Messe. Great horns on display and nowhere to really hear yourself play them. I will miss going there this year for the simple reason it is a great place to pick up quintet music.

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wvtrumpet

I remember going to the 1993 ITG in Akron and having the same problem. I went with the idea of searching for a new instrument and trying some of the ones that I had never played before. It was so crazy everyone blowing high, fast and loud. A neat story actually occurred when I was trying a horn. William Vacchiano walked in and was looking around. I did not even realize he was there, and I was just blowing a few Clarkes, and some light slurs seeing how an instrument slotted. He came up behind me and made a comment about how it seemed that I was the only one truly interested in seeing how a horn plays. It was really cool, he just sorta shook his head when he heard the trumpet jock guys...