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FreshBrewed · 01-13-2004, 09:45 AM

1. Tell us how you would improve a trumpet with a new feature or design.

I think that adding a bit of weight in another form other than sheet bracing would be a good idea. I'll explain more on that in my theme. A copper bell combined with a tapered leadpipe would contradict each other to allow the horn to really be an all purpose horn. There are those who would question a tapered leadpipe but this would be MY custom horn. I would eliminate the ability to extend the end of the third valve slide by making the third valve slide one solid piece. My next change would come in the leadpipe. I would eliminate the spit valve and adjust the lead pipe so that after the bend, the pipe would come back towards the player and bend out at the same angle as the second valve slide (parallel) and then bend back towards the front of the horn and go into the third valve at its usual spot. This extra curve would be removable for spit purposes and flush on the inside of the horn to help against resistance.This removable part would be held in place with a screw like the third valve slide only it would have no play in it like the third valve slide. The important thing is that the length of the leadpipe stay the same. It would just be manipulated to shorten the length between the receiver and the first bend in the leadpipe.

2. Give us a theme for a trumpet!
For example "THE SPIDERMAN" maybe we would then cut out braces in the shape of cobwebs? and spray the horn red and black?

The theme of this horn would be "All Tied Up". The horn would feature a series of square knots made of copper (wire?) that would replace the two main braces between the leadpipe and bell. The section of the leadpipe that is open would feature two complex knots that would start just after the receiver and end at the bend of the leadpipe. The entire horn would be silver plated with copper accents to include the "rope". There are also sections of the rope that I would want to be scratched copper. The pinky ring, first valve slide and 3rd valve ring would also be done in rope.

3. (back to school time!) Write a short story using each of the following at least once.

A. A TYPE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
B. A COUNTRY OR CITY
C. A FORM OF TRANSPORT
D. AN ITEM OF CLOTHING
E. A FOOD

The door flew open and Mike ran out with his trumpet strapped to his back and adjusting his cowboy hat. His thoughts were racing at a million miles an hour as he jumped on his bike and took off towards downtown Houston. He stopped along the way and picked up the usual, a Big Mac and Coke. After inhaling the burger he continued on his way until he finally arrived at the club. He had an hour to spare before he had to go on stage so he thought he’d do some warming up. “Something just doesn’t feel right”, he said to himself after about 15 minutes. From outside his little room he heard a voice say, “Quit trying so hard and the horn will speak”. Mike had heard these words before from one of his instructors. The voice said once again, “Just let the horn speak”. After the third time, the owner of the voice entered the room were Mike was warming up. The old man stopped dead in his tracks and just looked at Mike holding his trumpet. Mike looked at the man and said, “I can’t help it; just looking at this beautiful horn gets my stomach all tied up.”

4. And last but not least!

Apart from your brilliant answers to the above, please tell us just why you feel that you should win this contest.

On average, I spend no less than three hours a day on my horn. I already have a few trumpets and think that I deserve this custom horn so that I can change horns to change scenery so that I can keep up my intensity while I practice. Actually, I've been so driven to practice I figure that this horn would only increase that drive.

01-13-2004, 09:45 AM	#35 (permalink)
FreshBrewed Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 519	1. Tell us how you would improve a trumpet with a new feature or design. I think that adding a bit of weight in another form other than sheet bracing would be a good idea. I'll explain more on that in my theme. A copper bell combined with a tapered leadpipe would contradict each other to allow the horn to really be an all purpose horn. There are those who would question a tapered leadpipe but this would be MY custom horn. I would eliminate the ability to extend the end of the third valve slide by making the third valve slide one solid piece. My next change would come in the leadpipe. I would eliminate the spit valve and adjust the lead pipe so that after the bend, the pipe would come back towards the player and bend out at the same angle as the second valve slide (parallel) and then bend back towards the front of the horn and go into the third valve at its usual spot. This extra curve would be removable for spit purposes and flush on the inside of the horn to help against resistance.This removable part would be held in place with a screw like the third valve slide only it would have no play in it like the third valve slide. The important thing is that the length of the leadpipe stay the same. It would just be manipulated to shorten the length between the receiver and the first bend in the leadpipe. 2. Give us a theme for a trumpet! For example "THE SPIDERMAN" maybe we would then cut out braces in the shape of cobwebs? and spray the horn red and black? The theme of this horn would be "All Tied Up". The horn would feature a series of square knots made of copper (wire?) that would replace the two main braces between the leadpipe and bell. The section of the leadpipe that is open would feature two complex knots that would start just after the receiver and end at the bend of the leadpipe. The entire horn would be silver plated with copper accents to include the "rope". There are also sections of the rope that I would want to be scratched copper. The pinky ring, first valve slide and 3rd valve ring would also be done in rope. 3. (back to school time!) Write a short story using each of the following at least once. A. A TYPE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENT B. A COUNTRY OR CITY C. A FORM OF TRANSPORT D. AN ITEM OF CLOTHING E. A FOOD The door flew open and Mike ran out with his trumpet strapped to his back and adjusting his cowboy hat. His thoughts were racing at a million miles an hour as he jumped on his bike and took off towards downtown Houston. He stopped along the way and picked up the usual, a Big Mac and Coke. After inhaling the burger he continued on his way until he finally arrived at the club. He had an hour to spare before he had to go on stage so he thought he’d do some warming up. “Something just doesn’t feel right”, he said to himself after about 15 minutes. From outside his little room he heard a voice say, “Quit trying so hard and the horn will speak”. Mike had heard these words before from one of his instructors. The voice said once again, “Just let the horn speak”. After the third time, the owner of the voice entered the room were Mike was warming up. The old man stopped dead in his tracks and just looked at Mike holding his trumpet. Mike looked at the man and said, “I can’t help it; just looking at this beautiful horn gets my stomach all tied up.” 4. And last but not least! Apart from your brilliant answers to the above, please tell us just why you feel that you should win this contest. On average, I spend no less than three hours a day on my horn. I already have a few trumpets and think that I deserve this custom horn so that I can change horns to change scenery so that I can keep up my intensity while I practice. Actually, I've been so driven to practice I figure that this horn would only increase that drive. __________________ Mike Eclipse MHY Bell 1949 Olds Ambassador Listening has nothing to do with moving your mouth!